What Smart Machine Tool does

Smart Machine Tool U.S.A. is a privately held CNC machine tool distributor based in Pewaukee, United States, operating a North American dealer channel across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The company functions as a multi-OEM channel partner rather than a primary manufacturer of CNC controls, sourcing machines from in-house SMART branding as well as HNK, Kenichi, and SXKH, and reselling them through authorized dealers and a direct website storefront.

The product portfolio spans 80+ models across multiple CNC categories: NL Series 2-axis, 3-axis, and multi-axis box-way lathes (6" to 24" chuck); SV, SM, NV, and SMART MINI vertical machining centers (CAT40/CAT50, linear way and box way); the SX 4000 horizontal machining center; KM and KT drill-tap/mill machines; HSA and SW bridge mills for large work envelopes; HNK horizontal boring mills (HB series, 4.3"-5.9" spindle diameters); HNK vertical turning lathes (VTC and NT series, up to 629.9" swing and 1,543,000 lb load capacity); Kenichi 5-axis machining centers (Compact B, Focus 5, Linmax B); and SXKH die spotting presses. Pricing is disclosed on stocked units, ranging from $79,900 for the KT 420L to $559,900 for the SW 423 bridge mill, with custom configurations quoted on request.

The revenue model is primarily one-time hardware sales of capital equipment priced between roughly $80,000 and $560,000 per unit, supplemented by a financing-application pathway that supports buyer-side credit purchases. Go-to-market is dealer-centric, with a dealer locator, dealer lounge, and partner enablement layered over a direct website with Quick-Quote, Build a Quote, and Secure Credit Application tools. The customer base is concentrated in U.S. manufacturing and machine shop operations (named testimonials include FleecePerformanceEngineering and Thaler Machine Company); 501-1000 employees are reported, but no revenue, ownership, or investor backing is disclosed.

Name

Smart Machine Tool

Legal name

Smart Machine Tool U.S.A

Website

https://samsungmachinetools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Smart Machine Tool U.S.A. is a Pewaukee, Wisconsin-based privately held CNC machine tool distributor that resells 80+ models of lathes, machining centers, bridge mills, boring mills, and 5-axis machines through a dealer network across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tools

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• CNC lathes
• Machining centers
• Industrial machinery
• Metalworking equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pewaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Sales: One-time sale of CNC machine tools including 2-axis, 3-axis, and multi-axis CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, bridge mills, and horizontal boring mills. Machines are sold as capital equipment with prices ranging from approximately $79,900 to $559,900 for stock units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Smart Machine Tool distributes and sells CNC machine tools including 2-axis, 3-axis, and multi-axis CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, bridge mills, horizontal boring mills, vertical turning lathes, drill tap/mill machines, 5-axis machining centers, and die spotting presses. The company offers stock machines with special pricing alongside custom configurations, sourced from manufacturing partners including SMART, HNK, Kenichi, and SXKH, and supported by financing options.

Product overview

Smart Machine Tool is a CNC machine tool distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of computer numerical control machining equipment. The product line includes: (1) NL Series 2-axis, 3-axis, and multi-axis CNC lathes with box way construction ranging from 6" to 24" chucks; (2) Vertical Machining Centers including SV series (linear way, CAT40), SM series (box way, CAT40/CAT50), and NV 5500L models; (3) SX 4000 Horizontal Machining Center; (4) KM and KT Series Drill Tap/Mill machines; (5) HSA and SW Series Bridge Mills for large-part machining; (6) HNK-manufactured Horizontal Boring Mills (HB series) and Vertical Turning Lathes (VTC series, NT series) for large-diameter workpiece machining; (7) Kenichi 5-Axis machining centers for complex multi-sided operations; and (8) SXKH Die Spotting Press. Products are available through stock specials with financing options.

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Products and services

• NL Series CNC Lathes (2-Axis) 2-axis CNC lathes with box way construction ranging from 6" to 24" chuck sizes, including NL 1500 through NL 6000XL models with various spindle motors, speeds, and turning capacities. Designed for precision turning operations in manufacturing and machine shops.
• NL Series CNC Lathes (3-Axis) 3-axis CNC lathes with live tooling and Y-axis capability ranging from 6" to 24" chuck sizes, including NL 1500M through NL 6000XLM models. Designed for advanced turning and milling operations in manufacturing shops.
• NL Series Multi-Axis CNC Lathes Multi-axis CNC lathes with sub-spindle capability, including NL 2000ASY, NL 2500SY, NL 3500BY, NL 3500BSY, NL 4000LY, and NL 5000LY models with dual spindle configurations. Designed for complete part machining in a single setup.
• SV Series Vertical Machining Centers Linear way vertical machining centers with CAT40 spindle taper at 12K RPM, including SV 1, SV 2, SV 3, SV 4, and SV 6 models with varying table sizes and travel distances. Designed for precision milling operations.
• SM Series Vertical Machining Centers Box way vertical machining centers with CAT40 or CAT50 spindle tapers, including SM 1100-50, SM 1370-50, SM 1682-50, SM 2082-50, SM 2100-40, and SM 2110-50 models. Designed for heavy-duty milling operations.
• NV 5500L Vertical Machining Center Linear roller way vertical machining center with CAT40 spindle taper at 12K RPM. Designed for high-precision milling applications.
• SX 4000 Horizontal Machining Center Horizontal machining center with 40-taper spindle, 100-15,000 RPM speed range, 50-tool capacity, and 184 ft/lbs spindle torque. Designed for high-volume horizontal machining operations.
• KM Series Drill Tap/Mill Machines Drill tap and mill machines including KM 450D (linear way, CAT40, 12K) and KM 450DH (cross roller way, CAT40, 12K) with BT40 spindle taper options. Designed for drilling, tapping, and milling operations.
• KT Series Drill Tap/Mill Machines Drill tap and mill machines including KT 360D (linear way, BT30, 15K) and KT 420L (cross roller way, BT30, 15K) with varying travel and table sizes. Designed for high-speed drilling, tapping, and milling operations.
• HSA Series Bridge Mills Bridge type machining centers with CAT50 spindle tapers at 6K or 12K RPM, including HSA 2212, HSA 3212, HSA 323, HSA 423, and HSA 523 models with varying table sizes. Designed for large-part machining.
• SW Series Bridge Mills Bridge type machining centers with CAT50 spindle tapers at 6K RPM, including SW 216, SW 316, SW 323, SW 423, SW 523, and SW 623 models with large work envelopes. Designed for extra-large part machining.
• HB Series Horizontal Boring Mills (HNK) Horizontal boring mills from HNK with spindle diameters ranging from 4.3" to 5.9", including HB-110M, HB-130S, HB-130, HB-130X, HB-130C, HB-130CX, HB-150, HB-150X, HB-150LH, and HB-150LHX models with various table sizes and load capacities. Designed for heavy boring and milling operations.
• VTC Series Vertical Turning Lathes (HNK) Vertical turning lathes from HNK for large diameter workpiece machining, ranging from VTC-12/16R to VTC-100/160 with table sizes up to 629.9" and load capacities up to 1,543,000 lbs. Designed for heavy industrial large-diameter turning operations.
• NT-10/12 F Vertical Turning Lathe (HNK) Vertical turning lathe with 49.2" max swing/turning diameter, 31.5" max turning height, and 9,920 lbs max load capacity. Designed for medium-large diameter workpiece turning.
• SXKH Die Spotting Press Die spotting press for stamping die alignment and validation. Designed for tool and die shops.
• Kenichi 5-Axis Machines 5-axis machining centers from Kenichi including Compact B, Focus 5, and Linmax B models for complex multi-sided machining operations. Designed for advanced multi-axis machining applications.
• SMART MINILINEAR WAY Vertical Machining Center Compact linear way vertical machining center with CAT40 spindle taper, 12K RPM, and 10/15 HP AC spindle motor. Designed for small-footprint precision milling.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HNKcoreTechnology or IntegrationHNK is a key manufacturing partner supplying Horizontal Boring Mills and Vertical Turning Lathes to Smart Machine Tool's product portfolio. Products include HB-110M, HB-130 series, HB-150 series horizontal boring mills, and VTC series vertical turning lathes ranging from 49.2-inch to 629.9-inch max swing diameter.
• KenichicoreTechnology or IntegrationKenichi supplies 5-axis CNC machining centers to Smart Machine Tool, including Compact B, Focus 5, and Linmax B models for advanced multi-axis machining applications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Methods Machine Tools: Methods Machine Tools is a North American distributor of CNC machines including Nakamura-Tome, Yasda, and Kitamura brands. Its multi-brand distributor model is directly comparable to Smart Machine Tool's role as a multi-line CNC machine tool distributor across the USA.
• Haas Automation: Haas Automation is a leading US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer producing vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and CNC lathes. Like Smart Machine Tool, Haas serves small-to-mid size machine shops and industrial manufacturers across North America, making it a direct product and channel competitor.
• Makino: Makino produces horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, and EDM machines for aerospace and die/mold industries. Its horizontal machining center product competes directly with Smart Machine Tool's SX 4000 HMC and bridge mill offerings.
• DMG MORI: DMG MORI is a global manufacturer of CNC turning, milling, and advanced 5-axis machining centers serving aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. Its premium positioning and direct sales force overlap with Smart Machine Tool's enterprise customer base and product categories.
• Okuma America Corporation: Okuma manufactures CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis machines distributed across North America. Its product breadth in turning and machining centers directly competes with Smart Machine Tool's NL and SV series offerings.
• Doosan Machine Tools: Doosan Machine Tools produces CNC lathes and machining centers sold through a North American dealer network. Its dual-spindle lathe and machining center lines compete directly with Smart Machine Tool's multi-axis lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers.
• Mazak: Mazak (Yamazaki Mazak) is a major Japanese CNC machine tool manufacturer offering multi-axis lathes, machining centers, and 5-axis machines. It competes head-to-head with Smart Machine Tool's NL series lathes and Kenichi 5-axis offerings in similar enterprise and mid-market segments.
• Ellison Technologies: Ellison Technologies is a US-based CNC machine tool distributor and integrator offering multiple premium brands (Mazak, Nakamura-Tome, etc.). Its regional dealer/service model and multi-brand positioning closely mirror Smart Machine Tool's distribution strategy.
• Hurco Companies: Hurco manufactures CNC vertical machining centers and turning centers with conversational controls popular in job shops and contract manufacturers. It targets the same small-to-mid size manufacturing segment as Smart Machine Tool with comparable price points.

Emerging players

• Tormach: Tormach focuses on compact, affordable CNC mills and lathes targeting small businesses, education, and hobbyist/prosumer segments. While smaller in scale than Smart Machine Tool, it represents an emerging direct-to-customer CNC distribution model that could pressure traditional dealer channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smartmachinecnc
• Facebookfacebook.com/smartmachinetool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samsung-machine-tools

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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