CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies

What CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies does

CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies is an industrial machinery importer and distributor operating in North America. Based on the available data, the company's operational footprint is described through Absolute Machine Tools, a master importer and distributor of CNC machine tools and metalworking solutions headquartered in Lorain, Ohio, serving North American manufacturers since 1988. The product portfolio spans 5-axis CNC machines, horizontal and vertical machining centers, Swiss lathes, slant bed lathes, vertical turning centers, mill-turn centers, wire EDM and die sinker EDM, boring mills, bridge mills, grinding machines, gun drilling, multi-spindle automatics, screw machines, and deep hole drilling systems. The company is an authorized North American distributor for 16+ international OEMs including Johnford, You Ji, AccuteX, Enshu, APEC, Precihole, Nexturn, LICO, Seiki, Quicktech, Tongtai, Shimada, Ocean Technologies, STM, Productive Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric, and Fanuc. It maintains 150+ machines in stock for immediate delivery and a $20 million spare parts inventory covering both new and legacy machines.

The company monetizes through one-time sales of CNC machine tools, aftermarket parts, service contracts (including a three-level Preventive Maintenance Program), applications training, EDM training, and automation integration through the A+ Automation Team. The A+ Automation Team bundles the OB7 7-axis collaborative robot, Master Interface Unit (MIU), and certified integration with Fanuc and Mitsubishi Electric to address labor-shortage-driven automation demand. Pricing is quote-based via a "Request a Quote" channel, with no public tiered pricing. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales from the Lorain, OH headquarters with a regional distributor network spanning US states and Canadian provinces, supported by a multi-channel digital presence (website, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and trade show participation.

Customer segments span aerospace, automotive, medical, military/defense, job shop, energy, firearms manufacturing, and agriculture. Notable named customers include System Components, Revolution Precision Machining, Slim Haney Machining, Wooten Machine Company, Lakeview Precision, and Sattler Machine, spanning enterprise, mid-market, and SMB tiers. The company became an Employee Stock Ownership Partnership (ESOP) in 2018. There is no disclosed revenue, headcount trend, or funding history; firmographics describe a 1-10 employee entity, which is inconsistent with the operational footprint detailed in the rest of the data and likely reflects a separate or outdated record.

Name

CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies

Legal name

Absolute Machine Tools

Website

https://cncindexing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Absolute Machine Tools is a master importer and distributor of CNC machine tools serving North American manufacturers since 1988, offering 150+ machines in stock across 16+ OEM brands with $20M in spare parts inventory and automation integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Machine Tool Distribution

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• CNC machine tools
• Metalworking equipment
• EDM solutions
• Machine tool distribution
• Automation robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machine Tool Distribution: As a master importer and distributor, the company generates revenue through the sale of CNC machine tools including lathes, machining centers, EDM machines, grinding machines, and automation equipment. They maintain 150+ machines in stock for immediate delivery.
2. Aftermarket Parts & Service: Revenue from spare parts sales, service, preventive maintenance programs, and applications training. The company has invested $20 million in spare parts inventory for both new and legacy machines.
3. Automation Solutions & Integration: Sale and integration of collaborative robotics (OB7 cobots), machine interface units, and automation packages through the A+ Automation Team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies operates as a master importer and distributor of CNC machine tools throughout North America, selling metal cutting and metalworking equipment including 5-axis machines, EDM machines (wire, die sinker, drill), CNC lathes (Swiss, slant bed, multi-spindle, vertical turning), horizontal and vertical machining centers, boring and bridge mills, grinding machines, gun drilling and deep hole drilling systems, mill turn centers, and CNC screw machines. The company represents multiple OEM brands (AccuteX, APEC, Enshu, Johnford, LICO, Nexturn, QuickTech, Seiki, Shimada, Tongtai, You Ji, Ocean, Precihole) and maintains 150+ machines in stock for immediate delivery along with a $20M spare parts inventory. The A+ Automation Team provides collaborative robotics (OB7 cobot) and integration solutions including the in-house Master Interface Unit (MIU).

Product overview

Absolute Machine Tools is a master importer and distributor of CNC machine tools throughout North America, serving manufacturers since 1988. The company operates as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Partnership) and offers a comprehensive portfolio of metal cutting and automation products through long-standing partnerships with leading OEMs including AccuteX EDM, APEC, Enshu, FANUC, Johnford, LICO, Mitsubishi Electric, Nexturn, Ocean, Precihole, Productive Robotics, QuickTech, Seiki, Shimada, Tongtai, and You Ji. The product lineup spans 150+ machines in stock across categories including 5-axis CNC machines, horizontal and vertical machining centers, Swiss lathes, turning centers, mill turn centers, EDM (wire, die sinker, drill), boring mills, bridge mills, grinding machines, gun drilling, multi-spindle automatics, and deep hole drilling systems. The A+ Automation Team provides collaborative robotic solutions including the OB7 7-axis cobot and Master Interface Unit (MIU) for in-house integration. Accessories include rotary tables, indexing tables, bar feeders, high pressure coolant systems, and air filtration systems. Services encompass preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory ($20M+ investment), applications training, and EDM training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A+ Automation Team: Company's automation division representing lines such as Productive Robotics, Mitsubishi, and Fanuc for CNC automation solutions.
• OB7

Products and services

• 5-Axis CNC Machines 5-axis CNC machines for complex multi-sided part machining, represented through the APEC brand partnership for North American manufacturers.
• Horizontal Machining Centers Horizontal CNC machining centers for high-volume production machining, including Enshu and Tongtai SH-4000P models.
• Vertical Machining Centers Vertical machining centers for general-purpose milling operations.
• Swiss CNC Lathes Swiss-type CNC lathes for precision small-diameter part machining, distributed via the Nexturn brand.
• Horizontal Slant Bed Lathes Horizontal slant bed CNC lathes for efficient turning operations.
• Multi-Spindle Automatic Lathes Multi-spindle automatic lathes for high-volume bar processing, including Shimada brand offerings.
• Vertical Turning Centers Vertical lathes and vertical turning centers for large-diameter part machining, distributed via the You Ji brand.
• Wire EDM Machines Wire EDM machines for precision electrical discharge cutting, distributed via AccuteX EDM with ueX10 CNC control.
• Die Sinker EDM Die sinker EDM machines for mold and die machining.
• Gun Drilling Machines Gun drilling machines for deep hole drilling operations, supplied through Precihole brand.
• Deep Hole Drilling Systems Deep hole drilling systems including BTA drilling, trepanning, gun drilling, honing, lapping, and reaming from Precihole.
• Mill Turn Centers Mill turn centers combining milling and turning capabilities, including QuickTech multi-axis multi-spindle offerings.
• CNC Screw Machines CNC screw machines for precision threaded part production, including LICO multi-slide screw machines.
• Grinding Machines Grinding machines for precision surface finishing operations.
• Rifling Machines Rifling machines designed for firearm barrel manufacturing.
• Boring Mills & Bridge Mills Boring mills and bridge mills for large work envelope machining and heavy-duty applications, supplied via the Johnford brand.
• OB7 Collaborative Robot 7-axis collaborative robot from Productive Robotics featuring a self-teaching platform for machine tending operations 24/7 with no programming required.
• Master Interface Unit (MIU) In-house integrator solution enabling customers to be their own integrators for connecting automation systems to CNC machines.
• Cobot Machine Tending Package Collaborative robot package for automated machine tending operations, provided through the A+ Automation Team.
• CNC Machine Accessories CNC machine accessories including rotary tables, indexing tables, bar feeders, tailstocks, air filtration systems, high pressure coolant systems, indexer controls, and oil skimmers.
• Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) Three-level preventive maintenance program designed for CNC machine upkeep with scheduled maintenance tracking.
• Spare Parts Inventory & Service Over $20 million investment in spare parts inventory for new and legacy CNC machines to minimize customer downtime.
• Applications Training Training services for CNC machine operation and programming.
• EDM Training Specialized training services for electrical discharge machining operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automatic Wire Threader 99% reliable 100% of the time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JohnfordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with Johnford for bridge mills, boring mills, and large lathes. Absolute Machine Tools serves as the authorized distributor for Johnford products in North America.
• You JicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with You Ji for vertical lathes and vertical turning centers. Featured products include You Ji VTL-1600ATC+C vertical turning lathes.
• AccuteX EDMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccuteX provides wired EDMs and die sinkers through Absolute Machine Tools distribution. Featured products include AccuteX GA Series Wire EDM with ueX10 CNC control.
• EnshucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnshu supplies horizontal CNC machining centers through Absolute Machine Tools distribution network in North America.
• APECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPEC provides 5-axis machining centers through the Absolute Machine Tools distribution partnership.
• PreciholecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecihole supplies deep hole drilling and hole finishing solutions including BTA drilling, gun drilling, honing, lapping, and reaming machines.
• NexturncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNexturn Swiss CNC lathes are distributed by Absolute Machine Tools in North America.
• LICOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLICO multi-slide CNC screw machines are distributed through Absolute Machine Tools, including LICO LNT-51S-S3 models.
• SeikicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeiki high production mill/drill/tap centers are part of the product portfolio.
• QuicktechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuicktech multi-axis, multi-spindle mill-turn centers are distributed by Absolute Machine Tools.
• TongtaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTongtai products including SH-4000P horizontal machining centers are distributed in North America through Absolute Machine Tools.
• Ocean TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Technologies small hole drilling equipment is part of the product portfolio through the distribution partnership.
• ShimadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShimada multi-spindle automatic lathes and tap centers are distributed by Absolute Machine Tools.
• Productive RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationProductive Robotics collaborative robotic systems are represented by the A+ Automation Team. Products include OB7 7-axis collaborative robot and cobot machine tending packages.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric automation and robotics solutions are represented by the A+ Automation Team for integration with CNC machine tools.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC certified robotic automation integration is offered through the A+ Automation Team, providing automation solutions for CNC machine tools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gosiger: Dayton, OH-headquartered CNC machine tool distributor and automation integrator serving North American manufacturers. Comparable OEM portfolio structure, automation/robotics integration offering, and industrial customer base.
• Methods Machine Tools: US-based master distributor of CNC machine tools representing multiple Japanese and Taiwanese OEMs across machining centers, lathes, and EDM. Directly comparable multi-brand distribution model, North American field-sales motion, and similar customer verticals.
• Ellison Technologies: Multi-OEM CNC machine tool distributor with automation integration capabilities operating across the US. Closely comparable business model combining machine sales, service, parts, and FANUC-style automation.
• Kingsbury CNC: Long-established CNC machine tool distributor representing German and Japanese OEMs in North America. Comparable multi-decade distribution franchise, industrial customer focus, and service/parts support infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• DMG MORI: Major global CNC machine tool manufacturer with strong North American footprint across milling, turning, and additive. Direct overlap in aerospace, automotive, and medical verticals, competing as a principal rather than through distributor channels.
• Yamazaki Mazak: Global CNC machine tool OEM with substantial North American direct-sales presence. Overlaps heavily with the subject company's product categories (lathes, machining centers, multi-tasking) but competes as a principal manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Okuma America Corporation: US subsidiary of Japanese CNC OEM Okuma, selling lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis machines directly to North American manufacturers. Comparable target customers and product overlap with the subject's represented brands.
• Haas Automation: Largest US-based CNC machine tool manufacturer, selling direct and through its own Haas Factory Outlet network. Competes head-to-head across VMCs, lathes, and machining centers but as a vertically integrated OEM rather than a multi-brand distributor.

Emerging players

• Productive Robotics: Small-volume US maker of the OB7 collaborative 7-axis cobot, which the subject company distributes. Partially overlaps as both supplier and adjacent competitor in cobot machine-tending automation.
• Tormach: US-based manufacturer of small-format CNC mills, lathes, and plasma cutters targeted at job shops, education, and small manufacturers. Comparable end-customers but operates as a direct-to-customer manufacturer rather than a multi-brand distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/absolutemachine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/absolutemachine02
• Facebookfacebook.com/CNC-Indexing-Feeding-Technologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/absolute-machine-tools
• Instagraminstagram.com/absolutemachinetools

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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