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The Methods Plus E turns the FANUC RoboDrill into a mid-to-high volume workhorse for unattended machining. The Plus E adds just 30 inches of width to the RoboDrill’s existing footprint, making the complete solution ideal for even small shops looking to scale up production. More about the Methods Plus E: https://www.methodsmachine.com/machines/plus-e/

The Plus E turns the FANUC RoboDrill into a mid-to-high volume workhorse of unattended machining, adding only 30" width to the RoboDrill's footprint.

Have you seen KIWA lately? Check out the latest Kiwa CNC machines and learn more about the Horizontal Machining Center manufacturer in this video demonstrating KIWA’s partnership with Methods Machine Tools. View Kiwa Machines  

Completed at the Methods’ Production Facility in Sudbury, MA, we cut 4140 Steel on the 3-axis VMC Methods MV 600H. This demo features drilling, rough milling, face milling, and finish milling. The MV 600H features: Manual Guide I, AICC II, 2ms BPT, and 200 Block Look Ahead 12,000 RPM Big Plus, 40-Taper Spindle with Air-Oil Lubrication, Spindle Chiller 30 HP (15 min.) Direct Drive Hollow Shaft Spindle Motor w/1000 psi CTS Prep Rigid Box-Way Construction…

A demo of the Methods MV 600H featuring drilling, rough and face milling, and finish milling. Completed at Methods' Sudbury, MA facility.

The Methods MB650U-AMP brings instant precision and automation into your shop. The solution reduces manual intervention and improves throughput and uptime by combining the 5-axis Methods MB650U machining center and the convenience of the Indumatik UL300 automatic pallet changer (APC). The APC, measuring just 47.4 square feet, is designed to handle large, heavy workpieces (up to 500 pounds) and  can hold either 6 or 8 pallets based on your needs.

The 5-axis, multi-pallet Methods MB650U-AMP brings instant precision and automation into your shop for higher throughput and uptime.

Completed at Methods’ California office, we demonstrate production of an aerospace component on 7075-T6 Aluminum on the Methods MB450U bridge-type machining center. Cuts include dynamic milling, 5-axis swarf cutting, and end milling.

Demonstration of 5 axis aerospace machining on a Methods MB450U full, 5-axis machining center, completed at Methods' California Tech Center.

Methods created the MV 1000L with every shop owner in mind. No matter what industry you serve or type of job you throw at it, this machine will deliver. This is the cornerstone of a machine shop, a Swiss army knife crafted with high-quality components and design features. The MV-L series of machines combines high-end features such as 19 hand-scraped surfaces, alpha-series FANUC motors, a BIG-PLUS and a dual-contact spindle, and a complete chip management…

The 3-axis vertical machining center MV 1000L with every shop owner in mind. No matter what type of job you run, this machine will deliver.

The FANUC RoboDrill’s speed, precision, and rigidity is already best in class. When combined with field-proven, fully-integrated automation that adds just 30 inches of width, you get a true mid-to-high volume production hero. The Plus-E is a full solution designed, deployed, and serviced by Methods. The video above features a FANUC RoboDrill with 4-axis DDR rotary table and Methods Automation. The Plus-E can also be equipped with a 5-axis table. 

The RoboDrill combined with fully-integrated automation adds just 30 in. of width to your floor to be a mid-to-high volume production hero.

Methods’ Plus-E Automation System for the Fanuc RoboDrill is based around a space saving elevator system manipulating a stack of pallets. The Plus-E system will pull out one pallet–allowing access for the robot to take the raw parts to load/unload into the RoboDrill–then place the finished machined parts back onto the pallet. When the pallet has been exhausted, the finished pallet is pushed back into the stack. The elevator will raise up and pull out…

Elevate your FANUC RoboDrill with Methods' Plus-E Automation System: compact space-saving elevator, efficient pallet stacking, and seamless integration.

The Methods Plus Big-K Automation System is an innovative robotic automation solution that is added to a medium bed Fanuc RoboDrill. It not only exchanges part carriers, but also tool holders to further enhance the functionality of the RoboDrill. We designed the Plus Big-K to handle heavier workloads and larger parts than its predecessor. Combined with more pallet and tool configurations, the system will enable your shop to run lights-out for longer periods or automate…

Explore Methods Plus Big-K: a custom automated robotic CNC machining solution for medium bed FANUC RoboDrill. Enhance efficiency and precision with innovation.

The Methods Plus-K MAX Automation System is an innovative robotic automation solution that is added to a medium bed FANUC RoboDrill. This system not only exchanges part carriers, but also tool holders to further enhance the functionality of the RoboDrill. The compact automation system is only 32” wide and is secured to the machine on a set of rigid brackets. The idea of this cell is to fill up the Rotary Storage Carousel with a…

The FANUC RoboDrill Plus K Max features a Dual Rotary Storage Carousel with 96 part/part carrier positions plus the NEW 28-tool turret.

Cutting 6061 aluminum demonstration highlighting facing, milling, pocket cutting, and blisk elements in one workpiece. The Methods MB650U is a true, native 5-axis machining center at competitive pricing. No additional tables integrated. The Methods MB650U is loaded with options and kinematic repeatability to get you in full 5-axis cutting right when it hits your floor.

North Carolina-based NS Precision Inc. is a 3-person machine shop running 24 hours per day. Upon opening their doors in 2019, they embraced automation right from the start. With Methods’ FANUC RoboDrill Plus K system, the NS team is: ✅ Running through the night at zero downtime. ✅ Quoting higher-volume orders at shorter lead times. ✅ Spending more time on strategic business needs rather than manning machines. ✅ Realizing more personal flexibility in and out…

How NS Precision achieved lights out, zero downtime machining with Methods' RoboDrill Plus K automation system and raised their profitability