ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (February 10, 2020) – JTEKT Machinery Americas Corporation and Ace Micromatic Group have formed a strategic alliance to offer a complete range of high-speed production machines to their customers. JTEKT Machinery Americas has signed a long-term agreement to be the exclusive importer of the entire Ace Micromatic machining line.
Immediately, JTEKT Machinery will be introducing several new specific machine classes to its production product range. Among these machines is the Gemini XL Twin Spindle vertical machining center. The twin spindles, combined with fast linear guideways and traverse rates of 1,968 ipm (50 m/min), makes the Gemini XL series best suited for industries with high-volume production such as automotive, aerospace, and medical.
The MCV450XL vertical machining center is another machine from the production line series – equipped with an integrated rotary pallet changer with factory integrated overhead hydraulics, a 12,000 RPM direct drive spindle, and FANUC fine mold package with 400 block look ahead. Linear pallet changers are also available as an option with this machine and across the entire VMC lineup.
Another exciting machine that will be available is the DTC-400 XL high-speed drill tap machining center. This compact, powerful machine is loaded with high-speed spindle options, up to 24 tools, and rapid feedrates up to 2,362 ipm (60 m/min).
“We are thrilled to provide our customers with these new solutions for high production manufacturing.” says Graham Roeder, JTEKT Machinery National Product Manager. “The partnership is a strong strategic fit, leveraging both companies’ respective strengths in production machining. We believe JTEKT Machinery's standard of excellence is mirrored with these products, further strengthening our company’s ability to serve the needs in any production line manufacturing.”
These production-type machine tools will be offered across the US and Canadian markets. JTEKT Machinery will stock machines as well as parts inventory for this new strategic partnership. Some machine models are available for immediate delivery. Sales and support are provided by JTEKT Machinery Americas Corporation in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
About Ace Micromatic Group
Ace Micromatic Group is India’s largest machine tool group with global presence in more than 35 offices. Ace Micromatic group comes with more than five decades of rich engineering experience supported by its leaders who are the pioneers in the development of many technologically advanced products. The group companies specialize in manufacturing of turning centers, milling centers, grinding centers, automation, and productivity solutions.
About JTEKT Machinery Americas Corporation
For more than 40 years, JTEKT Machinery Americas Corporation has provided an extensive line of CNC machines engineered for innovators and built with the speed, strength and capacity to get the job done. JTEKT Machinery's premier lineup includes horizontal and vertical machining centers, bridge-type mills, turning centers, grinding machines and automation solutions. From job shop applications to high-volume production, thoughtful engineering has been the cornerstone of JTEKT Machinery machine tools. Built to be ruggedly tough in high-production environments, JTEKT Machinery sparks innovation and efficiency for the technology of tomorrow. www.JTEKTMachinery.com
