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A Special Message from Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.

Absolute Performance for Absolute Value. 

25 years of Excellence 

Absolute Machine Tools provides advanced metalworking solutions and comprehensive services for production machining, mold / die machining, and production turing. 

 

YOU JI VTL-2000ATC+C Vertical Turning Lathe
YOU JI VTL-2000ATC+C Vertical Turning Lathe

YOU JI VTL Series (Turning Heights up to 28')

 

35 years building the best VTL in the industry

VTL Series ( VTL1000-4000ATC)

  • Table size 8" - 315"
  • Turning Heights up to 28'
  • Cross roller and hydrostatic bearings
  • Spindle motors up to 200 HP
  • Table loads up to 250,000 lbs.
  • ATC's up to 120 tools
  • C-axis and live tools to 35 HP
  • Dual rams available
  • Pallet changers available

Watch You Ji Company Intro. Video here .
  

 

Johnford ST-60CX Heavy-Duty Turning Center
Johnford ST-60CX Heavy-Duty Turning Center

Johnford DMC Series (DMC900 - SDMC8000)

This big 60 degree slant bed lathe tackles large parts and heavy-duty cutting with ease! It's a great workhorse for industries such as oil-field, energy, and construction. 

ST Series (ST40-160)

  • Swing diameter 31" - 47"
  • Bed length 40" - 240"
  • Heavy duty spindles 4" - 21" hole
  • Heavy duty 4-speed gearbox driven spindles deliver high torque at low RPM
  • 12-Station Bi-directional turret or optional BMT live turret provides .5 seconds indexing
  • 60 degree slant bed torque tube design - Ergonomic Design
  • Optional C-axis with live tools - Optional Y-axis

 

Watch Johnford Company Company Intro. video here .

 
 

Tongtai HB-630
Tongtai HB-630

Tongtai Horizontal Machining Centers (HA400-500 / HB630-800 / HG800-1250)

Everything you want in a Horizontal! 

Japanese Quality & Performance...

 

Fraction of the Cost!

As the taiwanese OEM for Hitachi Seiki for many yearsm Tongtai knows how to build state-of-the-art horizontal machining centers. These machines are the latest generation of high performance machining centers. they will exceed the demands of any manufacturer with high volume, high precision machinig needs. The rigid, heavy cast iron construction combined with blazing speed delivers more parts per hour than competitive machines costing thousands more.

Outstanding STANDARD Features:

  • Full B-axis
  • 60 tool ATC'S ( up to 240 opt.)
  • 1.6 second tool changes ( 40 taper)
  • 2.1 second tool changes ( 50 taper)
  • deluxe chip management system
  • 1,000 PSI coolant through spindle
  • Hydraulic fixture interface / flex arm package
  • 2,000 IPM rapids in all axes
  • 40 HP, 10,000 RPM integral spindles ( 50 taper)
  • 33.5 HP, 12,000 RPM integral spindles ( 40 taper)
  • Fast rotary pallet changers
  • HG series heavy duty boxway machines available

Watch Tongtai's Corporate Video here .

Company Profile

Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. provides advanced metalworking solutions and comprehensive services for production machining, mold / die machining, and production turing. A leading importer and distributor of high-performance CNC machining and turning equipment, our company helps machine shops and manufacturing facilities improve their production processes to be more competitive in a tough global environment. Our corporation has a second division, AccuteX EDM. We have built our reputation on exemplary applications engineering, service, customer support, comprehensive training, and effective preventive-maintenance programs. We have offices in Lorain, Ohio; Mason, Ohio; Livonia, Michigan. 

 

Our Partners Include:

  • Johnford - Heavy-duty CNC lathe & Machining Centers
  • You Ji - High Precision VTLs & HMCs
  • Tongtai - High Precision and Mass Production Machining Centers
  • APEC - 5-Axis Gantry Type Machining Center
  • QuickTech - Multi-axis & Small Complex Parts Turning and Milling Centers
  • Ecoca - Cost Effective Turning Centers
  • AccuteX - Wire EDM, Die Sinker, and Small Hole EDM

 

 

Absolute's Applications and Engineering and Support:

Benefit from our highly trained applications engineering support and service department

  • Preventive Maintenance Programs
  • Comprehensive Training
  • ISO Certified Inspection Reports
  • Pitch Error Compensation Reports
  • Servo Turning and Backlash Reports
  • Machine Squaring and Leveling
  • Accuracy Maps

 

Product Categories of Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.

  • Boring Machines
  • CNC Multi-Spindle Screw Machines - New Equipment
  • CNC Single-Spindle Screw Machines - New Equipment
  • CNC Swiss Screw Machines - New Equipment
  • Drilling & Tapping Machines, CNC
  • EDM Filtration Equipment & Supplies
  • EDM, Ram Type (Die-Sinking) CNC
  • EDM, Small Hole
  • EDM, Wire Type
  • Electrode Materials, EDM Wire, & Supplies
  • Horizontal Machining Centers, Up to Four-Axis
  • Indexers & Rotary Tables
  • Jig Boring Machines
  • Machining Cells & FMS
  • Milling Machines, Graphite
  • Milling Machines, Knee & Column, Non-ATC
  • Milling Machines, Planer, Gantry & Bridge Type
  • Turn/Mill Machines, CNC
  • Turning Centers, Horizontal, CNC
  • Turning Centers, Inverted Vertical, CNC
  • Turning Centers, Twin-Spindle/Twin-Turret
  • Turning Centers, Vertical, CNC
  • Universal Machining Centers
  • Vertical Machining Centers, Five-Axis
  • Vertical Machining Centers, Up to Four-Axis

Trade Names

  • AccuteX EDM
  • APEC
  • Ecoca
  • Johnford
  • QuickTech
  • Tongtai
  • You Ji


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Product Announcements Provided By Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.

Introducing APEC G Series High Performance 3 and 5 Axis Linear Motor Gantry Mills

Small Complex Parts Turing and Milling Centers

High Speed Graphite Machining Center

Introducing TMV-1050Q-II Ultra-high Performance Vertical Machining Center

As seen in MMS

Ultrasonic Machining Center Uses Non-Contact Electrical Material Elimination
Available from Absolute Machine Tools, Tongtai’s TT51-USA ultrasonic machining center is designed to machine aluminum alloy, hardened steel, glass and ceramic materials.

VMC Designed for Graphite Machining
Absolute Machine Tools will display its TMV-510G machining center from Tongtai Machine & Tool.

Quicktech TTS-42 Twin-Spindle Multitasking Center
Absolute Machine Tools’ Quicktech TTS-42 twin-spindle multitasking turning center features nine axes, two turning spindles, two milling spindles and a 31-tool capacity.

High-Performance VMC for Mold and Die Work
The Tongtai TMV-1050Q-II vertical machining center available from Absolute Machine Tools is well-suited for high-volume machining applications as well as mold and die work.

A Preview of Houstex 2013
This slideshow provides a sneak peek at some of the technologies that will be on display at Houstex 2013.

Turning Center for Heavy-Duty Applications
Absolute Machine Tools offers the Johnford ST-80 CH, a high-precision CNC turning center for the oilfield, energy and construction industries.

Vertical Turning Adds a Horizontal Ram
For American Vulkan, having both a vertical and a horizontal ram on a large VTL is a critical advantage. The added flexibility enables the company to finish some of its biggest coupling components in one setup to a level of precision and surface quality not attainable otherwise.

High-Performance VMC for High-Volume and Mold/Die Applications
Tongtai’s TMV-1050Q-II, available from Absolute Machine Tools, is well-suited for both high-volume machining applications and mold/die work.

High-Performance Machining Center for Graphite Components
Available from Absolute Machine Tools, the TMV-510G machining center is engineered for high speed, efficient production of precision graphite electrodes and similar items.

Play Your Cards Right
Last month, Absolute Machine Tools mailed 10,000 postcards to companies in the metalworking industry.

Too Short for Swiss? Try This
The Quicktech TT-42 from Absolute Machine Tools is designed to provide the benefits of Swiss-type machining for parts that don’t require a guide bushing.

Eight-Axis Turn-Mill with Two Turrets
Available from Absolute Machine Tools, the Tongtai TMT-2000 is an eight-axis, two-turret, two-spindle turn-mill cast from Meehanite iron.

Eight-Axis Turn-Mill Offers Two Turrets
 Available from Absolute Machine Tools, the Tongtai TMT-2000 is an eight-axis, two-turret, two-spindle turn-mill cast from Meehanite iron.

Five-Axis Wire EDM Provides Quality Finishes
AccuteX EDM, a division of Absolute Machine Tools, offers the SP-300iA five-axis CNC wire EDM.

Turning to an Alternative for Small, Complex Work
The QuickTech TT-42 from Absolute Machine Tools provides many of the same advantages as a Swiss-type lathe for small, complex parts that don’t justify the use of a guide bushing.

A Festive Opening for New Technical Center
Absolute Machine Tools kicked off the opening of its new tech center with a traditional Oktoberfest celebration.

Absolute Plans Tech Center Opening Celebration
Absolute Machine Tools invites customers, prospects and curious well-wishers to share in an October 25 grand opening celebration for its new technical center in Mason, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati.

Absolute Opens New Facility
Absolute Machine Tools (Lorain, Ohio) has opened a full-service office in Livonia, Michigan to support its customer base in Michigan and Ontario, Canada.

Turning Small Parts
The QuickTECH TT-42 CNC is a high-precision, high-production turning center with milling capability.

Wire Rethreader Hits The Mark
The rethreading system on a wire electrical discharge machine helps a U.S. manufacturer keep up with production requirements for a critical pistol component.

Wire EDM Offers Speed, Accuracy
The AccuteX AX-1165 EDM from Absolute is a heavy-duty wire machine that accommodates workpieces weighing as much as 9,000 lbs.

Subspindle Turning Center
Absolute Machine Tools offers the Tongtai TNL-100TLSB subspindle, live-tool, bar-package turning center.

Dual Turning and Milling Complex Lathe
The QuickTech TT-42/60 CNC dual turning and milling complex lathe is designed in 42-mm and 60-mm bar capacities.

Bridge Mill Tackles High Speed Net-Shape Machining
The Hi-Net DMC-900HN by Johnford is suited for aerospace manufacturers and mold/die shops that need speed, rigidity and precision in a competitively priced double-column machining center. Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.

HMC Combined With A Boring Mill
Absolute Machine Tools’ You Ji HMC-1000BP combines boring mill features with a 77,000-lb, moving saddle design HMC. A box-in-box structure confines spindle movement inside the column casting, which reduces moving mass and to allow faster acceleration and rapid rates.

Multitasking Turning Center Offers Twin Spindles
The Johnford HT-30-2SD high precision, CNC turning center is built for industries that require the productivity of a two-spindle turning center. This 45-degree slant-bed machine features a 30-hp, double-wound main spindle that delivers high torque at low rpms. There is also a 15-hp, double-wound subspindle.

Absolute To Distribute Tongtai Product Line
Under a new, exclusive partnership, Absolute Machine Tools (Lorain, Ohio) will import and distribute machine tools from Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. (Kaohsiung County, Taiwan) throughout its North American distribution network. Steve Ortner, president of Absolute, says the partnership will expand the company’s product offerings and allow it to target new markets.

CNC Turning Centers
The Ecoca SJ-20 from Absolute Machine Tools is a high-precision CNC turning center designed for robust cutting performance and operational flexibility. The center is cast from Meehanite with a rigid, 45-degree slant-bed design. Precision linear ways provide stiffness and high rapid feed rates while ensuring accuracy, the company says.

Turning The Tough Stuff
One of this aerospace shop’s many specialties is producing ring-shaped parts that are thin-walled, complex, tightly toleranced and made of difficult-to-machine materials such as Inconel, titanium or high-temperature alloys. Turning jet engine parts doesn’t get much tougher than this.

Two Spindles Achieve Twice The Productivity
The Johnford HT-30-2SD CNC turning center is suited for industries that need the productivity afforded by a two-spindle turning center, the company says. The machine possesses a 30-hp, high-torque, double-wound main spindle as well as a 15-hp, double-wound sub-spindle. The turning center is cast from Meehanite iron

Rigid HBM Designed For Powerful Cutting

Bridge Mill For High Speed, Net-Shape Machining

Slant Bed Lathe For Small Parts Turning

Slant Bed Lathe For Small Parts Turning(2)

Double-Column Machining Center

Vertical Turning Center Built For Rigidity

Heavy-Duty Turning Center For Large Parts

Machine Designed For Speed, Rigidity And Precision

Bridge Mill Features High Torque At Low RPM

CAM Software Is The Driving Force
Doug Noxell knew he had the right software for machining to zero, so he created a shop to add the rest of the capability.

Turning Center Tackles Heavy Cutting

Bridge Mill Offers High-Speed Machining

High Speed VMC For Mold Shops

Slant-Bed Turning Centers

High Speed CNC Machining Center