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​
- Specialties: Vertical turning lathes, vertical turning centers, horizontal lathes, horizontal machining centers, duplex milling machines, boring mills, and custom machine solutions​
- Founded: 1978​
- 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 Lathes (VTLs): Designed for heavy-duty turning operations, accommodating workpieces with diameters ranging from 8 inches to 315 inches.​
- Vertical Turning Centers (VTCs): Equipped with features like automatic tool changers (ATC), live tooling, and multi-axis capabilities for complex machining tasks.​
- 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
More Than VTLs
- Horizontal Turning
- Horizontal Machining
- Large Boring Applications
- Double-Sided Milling
- Custom Made Machine Tools
