In September, Absolute Machine Tools partner PCI-SCEMM introduced at EMO 2019 a new electro-spindle that integrates sensors and actuators to monitor cutting processes and…
Machine tool company open houses can be oh so unoriginal. Here’s one that sure isn’t — The Absolute Oktoberfest! And it’s only one week…
This article from Max Paulet, Business Development Manager PCI / Absolute Machine Tools Inc., was printed in the September edition of Manufacturing Engineering Magazine…
For more than 30 years, Absolute Machine Tools has been helping machine shops and manufacturing facilities improve their production processes to be more competitive…
Come check out the latest in cutting-edge machine tools while enjoying Bavarian-style food and beer at Absolute Machine Tools’ Oktoberfest! All are invited to…
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to announce that we have earned the Precision Machine Products Association’s Technical Members Participation Award for the second year…
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce that we’ve established a partnership with Sussex Tool & Supply, a full-range distributor of industrial tooling, abrasives,…
Why is the C-frame VMC is not as useful as a bridge mill or gantry mill? 1. Ergonomics is a big issue (as pictured…
Absolute Machine Tools is excited to offer a FREE Tracer Barfeeder with the purchase of any LICO, Nexturn or Quicktech machine until 4/30/19*! Machines…
PMTS is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to see you all there. Absolute Machine Tools will be in Booth 3050 with…
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to announce that we are now owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP)! Owners Steve & Courtney Ortner…
Whether you’re a high school senior trying to decide on a career path or an adult looking for a new adventure, you can find…
Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest PMTS 2019 will be here before you know it, and we would love to see…
In 2019, job shops are expected to spend around $7.750 billion, much of it on trying to improve production efficiency. This means buying new…
Hey all you job shops out there! The Precision Machined Products Association is truly a valuable resource for sharing information, solving technical issues, learning…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October and November Jobs Reports, unemployment remained at its lowest level since 1969 at 3.7%. Here are…
Looking for the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for the machinist in the family? Here’s some constructive ideas that are perfect for any…
At Absolute Machine Tools, we’re always excited to see our customers in the news! Lakeview Precision Machining, Inc. was featured as the cover story…
Swiss-Tech has a world-class reputation for manufacturing quality precision components for the medical technology, aerospace and high-end industrial markets. As part of their continuing…
In its October issue, SME’s Manufacturing Magazine explored in-depth the move to automate EDM processes. Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM technical director, was…
2018 was a record-breaking year at IMTS, and the team at Absolute Machine Tools had a great week that left us all very excited…
An Absolute Machine Tools customer recently took this video of the LICO LNT42S-4S turning and milling 1” hex 316 Stainless Steel out of 12-foot…
IMTS 2018 is rapidly approaching, and with more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, we know your week will be busy. We want you to know…
In its July issue, Production Machining magazine recognized the young talent in the precision machined parts industry. These men and women are making strides…
In button rifling, the “button” is actually a tool made of tungsten carbide. It is essentially a negative image of the barrel, i.e. the…
So you’ve got a new CNC machine installed, and you’re ready to machine some parts, right? Almost! After installation is complete, the team from…
Absolute Machine Tools President Steve Ortner was recently featured in an article on AdvancedManufacturing.org discussing the evolution of untended, or “lights out,” machining in…
Come out and see the Production Turning Team from Absolute Machine Tools at the 2018 PMPA National Technical Conference, held April 21-24 at the…
Absolute Machine Tools is very proud to celebrate our 30th year as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America! Steve Ortner and…
High-quality CNC machines last many years. So if you’ve recently purchased a new machine, it’s possible it’s just been a long time since you’ve…
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to congratulate our own Greg Knight on receiving the Precision Machined Products Association’s Gold Micrometer Award! The award recognizes…
Operating a business isn’t easy, and you can’t do it alone. Today’s manufacturers need real solutions from knowledgeable, stable suppliers to remain competitive in…
The holiday season is upon us again. Having a hard time finding just the right gift for the machinist on your Christmas list? Well,…
Gateway Fabrication Solutions, Columbia, Illinois, purchased 3 LICO LNT multi-slide CNC screw machines for their new “underground” manufacturing facility in Valmeyer, Illinois. The facility…
Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM technical director, was asked by EDM Today Magazine to weigh in on a question about EDM Programming. Find…
The QuickTECH S-32 ATM 9 axis twin spindle mill/turn center is a compact, high precision solution for maximizing production of small, complex parts while…
You Ji’s DSM heavy duty duplex milling machine series was designed for heavy duty machining with high accuracy and high throughput. For its successes…
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce Jeff Sturtevant, formerly of DMG Mori, has been hired as the new General Manager of our Mason…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused significant flooding throughout Texas and Florida. For those in the manufacturing industry, the long wait for insurance claim money…
Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. is pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor of EDM machines and supplies from…
Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM Technical Director, was recently asked by EDM Today magazine to offer advice on choosing the right EDM drill…
With integrated 6-axis Mitsubishi robots, the QuickTECH i-42 and i60 ROBO 4-axis mill/turn centers offer fast, automated loading and unloading of medium-diameter (i42: 42mm/1.68″,…
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce that David Grega has been hired as our new Chief Operating Officer to oversee our technical centers…
Where do you turn if you need a compact, high precision, high production CNC mill/turn center with unique bar processing capabilities and complete parts…
Absolute Machine Tools was proud to re-introduce QuickTECH in our machine lineup at the recent PMTS show. The i-60 Ultimate 10-axis twin spindle lathe…
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to announce Alex Churbock as our new Regional Sales Manager for Southern and Western United States. He replaces Bruce…
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to re-introduce QuickTECH CNC turning centers to our product lineup! The i-60 Ultimate 10-axis twin spindle lathe with dual…
Absolute Machine Tools invites everyone to join us at PMTS 2017 for a live 30-minute floor show demo on two LICO multi-slide screw machines!…
PMTS 2017 is just a few weeks away, and Absolute Machine Tools is excited to showcase many of our machine tools at our booths,…
CNC machine maintenance may seem like a boring chore compared to the other tasks of running a successful machine shop. When a machine breaks…
