Methods Machine Tools, Yasda renew strategic partnership

Methods Machine Tools, the foremost supplier ofhigh-quality, high-precision CNC machine tools, automation, and engineeringservices, announces a new commercial agreement with Yasda Precision Tools K.K.that continues Methods’ role as the single importer, distributor, and serviceprovider of Yasda’s portfolio of precision machining centers in the UnitedStates.

The formal relationship betweenthe two companies began in 2014, when Methods began importing Yasda’s lines of3- and 5-axis lines, including the YBM vertical and horizontal series, YMCseries, and the PX30i and H40i Precision Centers.

“For nearly a decade, we haveheld the distinct privilege of offering Yasda’s world-class machines in theU.S., directly and through our dealer network,” says Dale Hedberg, COO atMethods. “The continuation of our partnership demonstrates the strength of ourcollaboration and focus on delivering Yasda’s unrivaled class of machines,backed by the highest-quality service and parts fulfillment.”

“As the most advanced and establishedmachine importer in the U.S., Methods is the best partner to convey, supply,and support our machining technologies for manufacturers throughout thecountry,” says Yasushi Kimura, president of Yasda Precision America Corp.

“Our machine designs and uniquemanufacturing processes provide the highest level of accuracy and stability tosatisfy demand for the tightest precision across all industries. Additionally,with growing needs for automation, Methods’ engineering capabilities expand thepossibilities customers can achieve when working with Yasda and Methods,”Kimura adds.

Yasdaprecision centers, mostcommonly found in aerospace, micro-milling, and die/mold facilities, are knownfor having the highest CNC machining accuracy in the industry. Capable ofregularly achieving accuracies of 0.001mm, and submicron accuracy in uniqueapplications, Methods showcases Yasda machining centers at its one-of-a-kind Precision Center locatedin Acton, Massachusetts.

“Yasda’s attention to geometricassembly perfection and thermal stability, combined with exceptional rigidityand spindle capability, make Yasda the premier machine tool builder in theworld,” says Kevin Lichtenberg, Methods’ product manager for Yasda.

“Whether a shop requires thetightest tolerances for aerospace, medical, or semiconductor manufacturingparts or for complex mold shapes, my guidance to manufacturers looking toseparate from their competition is that the precision, market-leading features,and reliability of Yasda will increase their workpiece quality, reducesecondary processes and – most importantly – ultimately reduce productionscosts.”

Customer examplePlasticInjection Mold Manufacturer Succeeds with Five-Axis Machining, AutomationPennsylvania-based X-Cell Tool and Mold leveraged the Yasda YMC650 andautomation to fulfill contracts for ventilator components during the COVID-19pandemic.