Methods
Methods applied years of engineering and service experience to design and develop vertical, 5 Axis CNC Machining centers, and horizontal machining centers. These affordable, mid-range machining solutions offer best-in-class quality and performance.
Methods Machines
Methods CNC Machines
Methods Machine Tools has been a leader in CNC technology, automation, and precision manufacturing solutions since 1958.
In addition to representing world class machine tool builders including Nakamura Tome, FANUC, Yasda, OKK, KIWA, and Weiler, Methods designs and delivers its own line of CNC machines engineered for reliability, flexibility, and long-term performance.
Methods branded CNC machines are built to meet real world production demands across job shops, contract manufacturers, and industrial production environments.
These platforms emphasize accuracy, durability, and automation readiness while remaining accessible and serviceable.
Every Methods machine is backed by nationwide service coverage, application engineering support, and deep process expertise.
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Why Manufacturers Choose Methods Machines
Methods machines are engineered to bridge the gap between performance, value, and long term support. They are designed for manufacturers who need dependable machining capability without unnecessary complexity.
Built to Proven Engineering Standards
Every Methods machine is specified and validated using the same performance criteria applied to the premium global builders Methods represents. Structural components, motion systems, and spindles are selected to deliver consistent accuracy, rigidity, and service life.
Industry Standard CNC Controls
Methods machines are equipped with proven CNC control platforms that offer intuitive operation, broad CAM compatibility, and long term parts availability. This simplifies programming, reduces operator training time, and allows easy integration into mixed machine environments.
Designed for Real Production Environments
These machines are built to handle the realities of daily manufacturing, including frequent changeovers, multi shift operation, and varying material requirements. Their design prioritizes uptime, serviceability, and predictable performance.
Supported Nationwide by Methods
Unlike many value focused machine brands, Methods machines are supported by a nationwide network of applications engineers, service technicians, and spare parts inventory. This ensures long term support well beyond installation.
Benefits of Methods CNC Machines
Methods platforms deliver balanced performance across accuracy, reliability, and operational flexibility.
Consistent Accuracy and Repeatability
Rigid machine construction, stable motion control, and proven spindle systems provide reliable tolerances in both prototype and production environments.
Strong Long Term Value
Methods machines are engineered to deliver long service life with manageable maintenance requirements. This combination results in strong ROI for growing manufacturers.
Flexible Application Capability
These platforms support a broad range of machining tasks, including milling, drilling, tapping, contouring, and light production machining across many materials.
Operator Friendly Design
Familiar controls, logical layouts, and straightforward maintenance access reduce training time and improve overall shop efficiency.
Automation Ready Performance
Methods machines are designed to integrate with robotic tending, probing systems, and pallet solutions supported by Automation Engineering.
Industries & Applications
Methods CNC machines are used across diverse manufacturing sectors that require dependable performance and flexibility:
- Aerospace: brackets, housings, precision aluminum components
- Medical: surgical instruments, fixtures, precision components
- Automotive / EV: housings, powertrain components, prototypes
- Firearms: receivers, slides, machined components
- Die & Mold: inserts, mold components, tooling features
- Energy: valve components, pump housings
- Oil & Gas: machined fittings, threaded components
- Job Shops: high mix machining, prototypes, short run production
Methods Machines From Methods Machine Tools
Vertical Machining Platforms
Methods vertical machining platforms provide balanced rigidity and accuracy for general machining, prototyping, and production work. These machines are well suited for shops requiring dependable performance across varied part families.
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5 Axis CNC Capability
Selected Methods platforms support multi axis machining through rotary or trunnion configurations. This allows manufacturers to reduce setups and machine multiple faces in a single cycle.
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Automation and Turnkey Systems
Methods machines are frequently integrated into turnkey production cells designed and built by Methods engineers. These systems support unattended machining, increased throughput, and scalable production.
Automation support is available through Turnkey Solutions and Integration Services.
High Mix and Job Shop Applications
Flexible tooling, stable accuracy, and compact footprints make Methods machines well suited for job shops handling diverse part families and frequent changeovers.