JF Berns Company

Name

JF Berns Company

Legal name

JF Berns Company, Inc.

Website

https://jfberns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JF Berns Company, founded 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio, manufactures CNC lathe and bar-feeding accessories including spindle liners, bar supports, chamfering machines, and draw tubes for US machine shops and OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. CNC Lathe Accessory Sales: JF Berns generates revenue primarily through the sale of manufactured CNC lathe accessories including spindle liners, bar supports, chamfering machines, draw tubes, and spindle stops. Products are sold directly to end-users and through dealer channels via quote-based pricing.
2. Custom/Special Machine Manufacturing: Revenue generated from custom-designed loaders, unloaders, and bundle loaders for applications where standard barfeeders do not meet requirements. These are application-specific designs manufactured to customer specifications.
3. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sales of accessories including spindle liner rack kits (part number LR-002), coolant collector extensions, easy-out tools, bushing kits, and replacement tooling for chamfering machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JF Berns Company designs, manufactures, and sells CNC lathe and bar feeding accessories including spindle liners, CNC top load bar supports, manual and automatic precision chamfering machines, draw tubes, spindle stops, and custom loaders/unloaders. All products are engineered and built in-house at the Cincinnati, Ohio facility using SolidWorks design tools and proprietary manufacturing processes developed over 40+ years.

Product overview

JF Berns Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of CNC lathe and bar feeding accessories. The core product lines include spindle liners (reduction tubes in metal with patented quick-change and two-piece options), CNC Top Load Bar Supports for safely supporting long rotating bars, and a complete range of chamfering machines from manual (Bar Champ) to semi-automatic (Servo Auto Champ 3) to fully automatic systems. The company also manufactures lathe accessories including draw tubes, draw bars, spindle stops, and spindle liner accessories (rack kits, easy-out tools, coolant collector extensions). For specialized applications, the company offers custom loaders, unloaders, and bundle loaders for long parts automation. All products are designed and manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spindle Liners Metal reduction tubes (also called filler tubes, sleeves, or master liners) that reduce the inside diameter of CNC lathe spindles to eliminate bar whip, enable faster machining speeds, and achieve closer tolerances. Sized to 0.030"-0.060" over bar diameter. Over 100,000 manufactured with 40+ years of experience. For CNC machine shops operating bar-fed lathes.
• CNC Top Load Bar Support Top loading bar support designed to safely support rotating bars longer than the CNC lathe spindle, increasing machining speeds, protecting operators, and enabling tool-less changeovers. Available in TLS3 (0.25"-3.0"), TLS4 (0.25"-4.0"), and TLS5 (0.25"-5.0") diameter capacity. Features safety interlock capability, nylatron bushings with dry lubrication, and adjustable height. For CNC machine shops machining long bars.
• Bar Champ Manual Chamfering Machine Manual precision chamfering machine that uses heavy-duty 2-inch thick steel plates for chatter-free chamfering, turning, facing, and center drilling operations. No hydraulics or change parts required; self-centering chuck holds concentricity on diameter variations. Handles round, hex, square bars, and tubing up to 4.25" diameter. For machine shops performing bar end preparation.
• Servo Auto Champ 3 Semi-Automatic Chamfering Machine Semi-automatic precision chamfering machine with servo-driven chamfer head featuring accurate ball screw servo drive, Yaskawa servo motor, Cat 40 taper tool holder for repeatable concentric tool change, and 7-inch TFT color touch screen with 20 recipe storage. No change parts required for 0.25"-3.00" diameter range. Cycle times of 4-8 seconds once bar is detected. For manufacturing operations requiring higher throughput bar end preparation.
• Fully Automatic Chamfering Machines Single and double ended fully automatic precision chamfering machines with servo-driven chamfer feed for precise depth control. Features bundle loading infeed, finished part accumulation, and ability to integrate into upstream and downstream equipment. Designed, manufactured, and built in-house. Processes round, hex, square bars, and tubing. For high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Draw Tubes and Draw Bars Custom and standard draw tubes connecting the hydraulic actuator with chuck on CNC lathes. ID range 1.470" to 7.0". Services include ID honing, dynamic balancing, engineering design, and repair. Multiple styles available with or without pilots. For CNC machine shops and lathe rebuilders.
• Spindle Stops (Parts Stops) Provides repeatable stop for front loading of parts through CNC or engine lathe chuck. Model SS2000-P mounts to coolant collector with non-rotating stop shaft. Features flexible mounting plate designs and quick length adjustments via ER40 collet nut. For CNC machine shops requiring repeatable part positioning.
• Bundle Loaders Automates material supply by loading a bundle of bars into the loader, which then supplies bars to a lathe barfeeder, saw, chamfering machine, straightener, or other tools at any required pace. Custom designs available up to any length with optional discharge ramps and escapements. For high-volume manufacturing operations requiring automated material handling.
• Custom Loaders and Unloaders Custom loaders and unloaders designed for applications where standard barfeeders do not meet requirements. Engineered for finished parts ranging from 3 to 40 feet long. For high-precision manufacturing operations requiring long part handling and automation beyond standard barfeeder capacity.
• Spindle Liner Rack Kit (LR-002) Storage rack holding up to 16 spindle liners (using 4 side holes), keeping liners organized and off the ground. Part number LR-002, publicly listed at $675 per unit. For CNC machine shops managing multiple spindle liner inventories.
• Chamfering Machine Tooling Complete line of replacement tooling for Bar Champ, Servo Auto Champ, and fully automatic chamfering systems. Includes chamfer tools (30, 45, 60 degree angles), turn and chamfer toolholders, facing tools, face and chamfer tools, tubing chamfer heads, and center drills. Uses standard 3-sided or 8-sided carbide inserts. For owners of JF Berns chamfering equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000+ spindle liners manufactured with over 40 years of experience
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Butler TechminorOthersEducational institution supported by JF Berns Company. JF Berns provides tours and educational outreach to mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering technology students.
• Cincinnati StateminorOthersLocal community college supported by JF Berns Company as part of workforce development and STEM education initiatives.
• Sussex Tool & SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTool and supply distributor that works with JF Berns on spindle liner orders. Referenced in customer testimonial praising JF Berns customer service and engineering support.
• LNSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBar feeder manufacturer referenced in JF Berns customer testimonials. LNS is a channel partner/distributor that recommends JF Berns products to customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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