You Ji

You Ji Machine Industrial Company, Ltd.

You Ji is a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of CNC machine tools, renowned for its expertise in large vertical turning lathes (VTLs) and vertical turning centers (VTCs). Established in 1978 and headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, You Ji has built a strong reputation for producing heavy-duty, highly rigid machines capable of handling large and complex workpieces. Chuck sizes range from 8″ to 315″ with turning heights up to 20′.​

  • Headquarters: Kaohsiung, Taiwan​
  • Founded: 1978​
  • Specialties: Vertical turning lathes, vertical turning centers, horizontal lathes, horizontal machining centers, duplex milling machines, boring mills, and custom machine solutions​.
  • Global Presence: You Ji’s machines are distributed worldwide, with a significant presence in North America through partnerships with companies like Absolute Machine Tools.​

You Ji offers a diverse range of machine tools tailored to various industrial applications:​

  • Vertical Turning Centers (VTCs): Equipped with features like automatic tool changers (ATC), live tooling & multi-axis capabilities for complex machining tasks.​
  • Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs): Designed for heavy-duty turning operations and accommodating workpieces with diameters ranging from 8 inches to 315 inches.​
  • Horizontal Lathes and Machining Centers: Suitable for a variety of turning and milling operations.​
  • Duplex Milling Machines and Boring Mills: Engineered for precision milling and boring applications.​
  • Custom Machine Solutions: Tailored machines designed to meet specific manufacturing requirements.

You Ji’s machines are widely utilized across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Their commitment to quality and innovation has positioned them as a leading CNC machine tool builder in Taiwan and a respected name in global manufacturing.  Absolute has sold, installed, and serviced more than 2,000 You Ji vertical lathes across the U.S. and in countries such as Mexico, Canada, Romania, China, and India.

Why Choose a You Ji VTL?

  • Decreased gravitational and centrifugal forces maintain zero elliptical motion during cutting, providing optimal roundness
  • Excellent surface contact between the workpiece and chuck ensures extreme precision on all YV series machines
  • Easy loading & unloading for irregular-shaped and heavy-duty workpieces
  • Small footprint
  • Designed for optimal ergonomics

Machines

You Ji CTV Series

CTV Series

Vertical Turning Center with ATC (CAPTO)

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YOU-Ji AH Series

AH Series

Oil Country Horizontal Slant Bed Turning Centers

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You-Ji-CY-550HAPC-2

CY Series

Vertical Lathes with Automatic Pallet Changers

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You Ji DSM Series

DSM Series

Duplex Milling Machines

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You Ji HBM Series

HBM Series

Table-Type Horizontal Boring Mills

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HMC Series

Horizontal Machining Centers

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You Ji VHL Series

VHL Aircraft Series

Vertical Turning Centers with Side Head

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You Ji VLS 2000ATC

VLS Series

Vertical Turning Lathes with 12 Station Tool Changer

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VMT1000-OK

VMT Series

Vertical Mill/Turn Centers

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VTH Series

Hydrostatic Bearing

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You Ji VTS-1600-ATC-C

VTS Series

Vertical Fixed-Rail Turning Centers (bearings production)

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You Ji WV600E

WV Series

Wheel Turning

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You Ji YV320E

YV Series

Vertical Turret/ATC Turning Centers

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VTL-1600ATCC-New-Sheet-Metal

YV/VTL Series

Vertical Ram-Type Lathes

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More Than VTLs

Although known for VTLs, You Ji also provides machine tool solutions for:

  • Horizontal Turning
  • Horizontal Machining
  • Large Boring Applications
  • Double-Sided Milling
  • Custom Made Machine Tools

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