Methods Machine Tools Celebrates 10 Years at Wixom, MI Technology Center Open House

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, automation and accessories, held a successful open house on May 6th and 7th, 2015 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its state-of-the-art Detroit Technology Center, located in Wixom, Michigan.

The two-day event drew many manufacturing professionals and featured the latest machines and technology offered by Methods, in addition to technical seminars, tours, and access to applications experts. To kick-off the event, a traditional Japanese sake-barrel smashing ceremony took place on May 6th.

“We’re proud of this milestone and we were pleased to see a steady stream of customers and prospects excited about our new machining solutions,” said Mr. Bryon Deysher, President and CEO of Methods, who was on hand for the two-day event.
“Our open house was a big success, attracting manufacturers that were eager to see the latest machines, our impressive technology center and to discuss their applications in a relaxed environment,” said Mr. Thomas Saur, General Manager, Methods’ Detroit Technology Center.

Among an array of new machining solutions were the KIWA KMH 300 affordable Horizontal Machining Center that features new pallet sizes to handle a large range of components, the Nakamura-Tome AS-200MY and FEELER FT-250MC Turning Centers, and the new YASDA line of high precision machines, which also drew a lot of attention.

Machines on display in the Detroit Technology Center included YASDA Machining Centers, Nakamura-Tome Multi-Tasking Turning Centers, FANUC RoboDrill Vertical Machining Centers and FANUC Wire EDM Machines, KIWA-Japan Horizontal Machining Centers and FEELER High Performance Vertical Machining Centers and Horizontal Turning Centers. In addition, the VisionGauge Digital Optical Comparator 500 and 700 Series, Zeiss Contura-G2 Coordinate Measuring Machine and Exeron EDM Die Sinking Machine were on display. Over 18 machines were showcased and under power.

In addition to live machining demonstrations, industry experts held two seminars each day on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in the Manufacturing World and another on FANUC Robotics, which highlighted automation, dual check safety, material handling solutions and costs. Engineers were also on hand to discuss customer machining needs, prints/ part specifications and application solutions.
Attendees also viewed the latest products and met company representatives from Amada, Edge Technologies, Hembrug, MCU, MP Tool & Engineering, MSC Industrial Supply, Nikuni, Sandvik, Tsudakoma and Weiler. Attendees also enjoyed a robot challenge game, complimentary lunch and refreshments.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has been a leading supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories for over 55 years, providing extensive applications engineering support, installation, parts, service, and training through a network of large state-of-the-art technology centers and dealers throughout North America. For more information on the Detroit Technology Center, please contact Methods at 50531 Varsity Court, Wixom, Michigan, TEL: (248) 624-1782, Email: tsaur@methodsmachine.com