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Methods Machine Tools Announces Partnership with Yasda Precision



(l-r) Akira Uehara, Manager Overseas Sales Dept., Yasda Precision; Rich Parenteau, Methods Director of Application Development; Dave Lucius, Methods VP of Sales; Takuto Yasuda, President, Yasda Precision Tools; Bryon Deysher, Methods President/CEO; Tsuneo Senoo, General Manager Management Dept., Yasda Precision; Micky Ito, Yasda Precision America; Tokiho Moriya, Sales Director, Yasda Precision; Yasushi Kimura, Area Manager Germany Office, Yasda Precision.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools, announced that it has signed an agreement effective immediately, to represent Yasda Precision Tools across the U.S. "Yasda is considered an elite Japanese builder of machining centers and jig borers with a reputation of preeminence in accuracy, precision and quality," said a company spokesperson.

"We are very pleased to announce this partnership," said Bryon Deysher, President and CEO of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. "Yasda Precision is a perfect complement to our high-performance machining solutions. With meticulously hand-scraped surfaces and superior machine construction, Yasda's extreme high precision stands alone. We are now proud to offer the pinnacle of quality and precision in the machine tool industry."

"We are pleased to have Methods representation. Their extensive distribution infrastructure, applications expertise and network of technology centers will help significantly expand our brand and capabilities in North America," said Takuto Yasuda, President of Yasda Precision Tools. "We are excited about the agreement and are looking forward to a long and mutually successful partnership. We also look forward to working with Methods on new product development for the U.S. market."

"Yasda Precision uses only Yasda machines to build its own machine tools, to ensure quality and precision. Yasda machine tools are ideal in applications where ultra high performance, accuracy and rigidity are paramount. Methods will be offering the complete line of Yasda machines," said a spokesperson.

  • Yasda Precision offers vertical, horizontal and five-axis machining centers, all capable of Jig Borer accuracies. Many platforms are available with multiple pallet configurations for lights-out manufacturing.
  • Yasda specializes in die mold machining solutions for automotive, aerospace, medical and high precision electronic and optical components. "The accuracy and rigidity of the platforms eliminates the need for hand polishing," said the spokesperson.
  • "The thermal stability and structural integrity of Yasda four and five-axis machines make them the ultimate solution for today's demanding nickel-based alloys, stainless steel and titanium machining requirements in the aerospace, oil field, power generation and medical industries," said the spokesperson.
  • High speed linear motor ultra-precision platforms are also available to serve all intricate tolerance and small part applications.

Select machines are slated to be installed for demonstration at Methods Technology Centers in the near future. Yasda and Methods will also be providing the necessary technical resources, applications and service to support the expansion of Yasda machines into the U.S. market.

"Yasda Precision Tools, established in 1929 in Okayama, Japan, has continually strived to make the best machines in the world through highly skilled engineering and craftsmanship. Yasda's central philosophy is the practice of hand scraping all critical surfaces of its machines, to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability," said the spokesperson.

"Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has been a leading supplier of precision machine tools and accessories for over 50 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," said the spokesperson.

For more information contact:

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.

65 Union Avenue

Sudbury, MA 01776

877-MMT-4CNC (877-668-4262)

sales@methodsmachine.com

www.methodsmachine.com

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