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  November, 2008
Five-Axis for the Small Job Shop - Machining Centers Get Smaller, Easier to Program
Five-axis machining technology has been completely viable for more than a decade now. Code writing problems are history, prices are reasonable, and quality is better than ever
  October, 2008
Shedding Light on Lights Out Machining
Jumping Into This Competitive Strategy Without a Plan Could be Disastrous. But by Following the Due Diligence being Discussed Here, Your Business Could not Only Grow, it Could Thrive
  October, 2007
Swimming Upstream
How a Job Shop Learned to Swim Against the Offshore Flow Using Kitamura High Speed Vertical Machining Centers.
  August, 2007
Kitamura Horizontals Expand Company's Production Capability
Making components for industries such as oil and gas, aerospace and defense demands a broad range of machining capabilities
  August, 2007
Increasing Productivity with Lights Out Manufacturing
A family owned business founded in 1967 has built their operations on full-service, customer-focused manufacturing by increasing productivity and replacing obsolete technology.
  June, 2007
Machining For Air
The owner of this shop saw his sister stand and walk again. Now the shop makes the oral devices that he hopes will change other lives just as profoundly
  January, 2007
Kitamura/Fasterms - Increasing Productivity with Cellular Manufacturing
While Productivity is up in today's brave new world of manufacturing, cost is the driving force. Flexibility is key in two areas: The machining cell, and those providing the equipment. A story of shared vision that binds two companies in a spirit of partnership.
  January, 2007
High-Tech Response Provides Customer Satisfaction
Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine - Staying Sharp
  November, 2006
The Power of Precision
A Silicon Valley Job Shop Succeeds in Hard Times by Specializing in Ultra-Precision Machining
  March, 2005
Going Lean & Flexible
A Highly Successful Job Shop Beats the Odds with Lean and Flexible Manufacturing Using Kitamura's HX400iF Horizontal with 21 Station APC
  October, 2004
Planning for On-Demand Machining
Quick Turnaround on Repeat Jobs is a Competitive Advantage for this Shop
Press Releases
DateTitleDescriptionLink
  October, 2008
Kitamura Introduces Mycenter-HX800i Horizontal Machining Center to its Line Up
Kitamura's Mycenter-HX800i Horizontal Machining Center delivers the precision, accuracy and repeatability required to produce close tolerance parts from the toughest materials
  October, 2008
Bronco Manufacturing Captures New Precision Machining Business with Kitamura Machining Centers
Customer demands for more intricate machining capabilities drives decision to add Kitamura horizontal and 5-axis units to floor
  July, 2008
Kitamura Recognized for Best Energy Saving Technology
Precision Machining Center Manufacturer Honored with 20th Japan Industrial Machining Union Chairman Award
  July, 2008
Flexible Manufacturing Systems Make Kitamura Machining Centers Ideal for Lights-Out Manufacturing
Precision and Rigidity of Mycneter-HX400iF Horizontal and Mytrunnion-1 5-axis Machines Allow Manufacturers to Automate Production with Confidence
  June, 2008
Kitamura Introducing New Heavy Duty Horizontal Machining Center at IMTS 2008
Mycenter-HX1000i Provides Faster, More Reliable Large Part Manufacturing For a Variety of Industries.
  June, 2008
Kitamura Machinery Expands Territory of JBM Technologies
Highly experienced, Full Service Dealer Will Now Represent Kitamura Products in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and northern tip of Virginia
  June, 2008
Kitamura Machinery Expands Takaoka City Facility
Cites Critical Need for Space to Produce Larger Size, High Performance Machining Centers
  May, 2008
Kitamura Machinery Showcases its Machining Centers at Eastec 2008
Multi-Use Mycenter-HX400iF Horizontal Machining Center and Mytrunnion-5 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center on Display at SME Show
  March, 2008
Kitamura Machinery Names Tech Image Public Relations Agency of Record
Technology PR Agency selected for its track record for business-to-business results
  March, 2008
Kitamura Machinery Goes West with Medical Device Market Machining Speed and Precision
Westec 2008 - Mytrunnion-1 5-Axis Machining Center Machines, Grinds and Turns with Ultra Precision and High Speed
  January, 2008
Kitamura Appoints Meredith Machinery as Exclusive Dealer for Kentucky and Indiana
Kitamura announces its partnership with Meredith Machinery as the new exclusive dealer for the sales and service of Kitamura products in Kentucky and Indiana
  December, 2007
Kitamura Appoints Knox Machinery As Exclusive Dealer for Southern Ohio
Kitamura Machinery of USA, Inc. has announced the appointment of Knox Machinery, Inc., Franklin, OH, as dealer for Southern Ohio.
  July, 2007
Kitamura Introduces HX1000i Horizontal Machining Center
Heavy Duty Horizontal Machining for Aerospace, Oil Field, Heavy Construction, Automotive and Power Generation Industries Where Large Part Machining Requires a More Expansive Work Envelope.
  May, 2007
Kitamura's Mycenter-2XiF "Sparkchanger" - 2 APC for high production requirements
180 Degree Rotating 2-station Automatic Pallet Changer for Flexibility in High-Volume Production Work with Small to Medium Sized Parts
  May, 2007
Mycenter-HX250iF - Compact Horizontal Versatility
Kitamura's HX250iF Horizontal Machining Center offers a Unique Design within a Compact Footprint
  January, 2007
Mycenter-HX300iF - High Precision Machining with +/-0.000078" Positioning Accuracy and +/-0.000039" Repeatability
A Compact Horizontal Machining Center that is Truly a 400mm Size Machine Within a 300mm Machine Footprint
  January, 2007
Kitamura Appoints New Distributor for Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming
Kitamura Machinery of USA, Inc. is pleased to announce that is has hired on Fuchs Machinery
  December, 2006
Kitamura's Bridgecenter-8F Double Column Machining Center
Combining High Precision and High Speed with Heavy Duty Cutting Power
  December, 2006
Kitamura's Mycenter-4XiF Vertical Machining Center
Offering Built-In Precision with Rigid Meehanite Cast Iron Construction for a Variety of Cutting Capabilities
  December, 2006
Bridgecenter-10 Double Column Machining Center is the Perfect Companion for Aerospace, Defense and Mold/Die Applications
2-Step Gear Driven Spindle with Box Way Rigidity for Extreme Tough Cutting Power
  September, 2006
Kitamura's Best Selling Mytrunnion-5
5-Axis Vertical Machining Center Now Available with Pallet Changing Capabilities
  August, 2006
New - Mytrunnion-1 Compact Vertical 5-Axis Machining Center
Compact 5-Axis Machining for the Medical Device Market
  August, 2006
Kitamura HX630iF Horizontal Machining Center - A Productive and Efficient Workhorse
The Design Strength and Rigidity Necessary to Produce Close Tolerance Parts from the Most Difficult to Machine Materials
  July, 2006
Mycenter-3XiF - Precise, Productive and Progressive
Kitamura's Mycenter-3XiF Vertical Machining Center is Versatile in Size and Function - The Perfect "Job Ready" VMC
  June, 2006
Kitamura's HX400iF Horizontal Machining Center
Allowing for Deep Cuts on Tough Materials with up to 199Ft-Lbs of Torque and High-Speed for Exceptional Fine Finish Capabilities
  January, 2005
New Distributor Appointed for the South East United States
Mike Umeno, Kitamura Vice President announced the appointment of Flint Machine Tools, Inc. as exclusive distributor for...