Look for Creativity, Automation at Absolute’s Booth During IMTS 2018
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…
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Absolute’s Phillip Judt Recognized in Production Machining’s 2018 Emerging Leaders
In its July issue, Production Machining magazine recognized the young talent in the precision machined parts industry. These men and women are making strides…
What is Button Rifling?
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…
Getting Ready to Use Your New CNC Machine
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…
The Future Looks Bright for Lights-Out Moldmaking
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…
Visit Absolute at the 2018 PMPA National Technical Conference
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 Celebrates 30 Years as Machine Tool Importer and Distributor
Absolute Machine Tools is very proud to celebrate our 30th year as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America! Steve Ortner and…
Tips on Getting Ready for Your CNC Machine Installation
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…
Greg Knight Receives Gold Micrometer Award for 40 Years of Service
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…
Absolute Machine Tools Helps Manufacturers Stay Competitive in Tough Global Market
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…
Machinist’s Christmas List for 2017
The holiday season is upon us again. Having a hard time finding just the right gift for the machinist on your Christmas list? Well,…
3 LICO CNC Screw Machines Find New Home in Underground Illinois Manufacturing Facility
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…
Absolute’s EDM Technical Director Answers Programming Question for EDM Today Magazine
Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM technical director, was asked by EDM Today Magazine to weigh in on a question about EDM Programming. Find…
Maximize Precision Output of Small, Complex Parts with Compact S-32 ATM Mill/Turn Center from QuickTECH
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 Series Receives 2018 Taiwan Excellence Award
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…
Jeff Sturtevant Hired as General Manager of Absolute’s Mason, Ohio, Technical Center
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce Jeff Sturtevant, formerly of DMG Mori, has been hired as the new General Manager of our Mason…
Replace or Recover Your CNC Equipment after Flooding
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 Now the Exclusive U.S. Importer of Yougar EDM Drills
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…
Tips for Choosing the Right EDM Drill Tube
Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM Technical Director, was recently asked by EDM Today magazine to offer advice on choosing the right EDM drill…
Quicktech ROBO 4-Axis Mill/Turn Centers Offer Speed, Efficiency & Flexibility
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″,…