The Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex from Methods Machine Tools Inc. is a multitasking machine that features the two-turret, two-spindle NT-Flex for complex high-mix, small-batch production.

The NT-Flex pairs traditional turning and multitasking with Y-axis milling that the company says provides Swiss-style machining for two reasons. First, on part sizes Ø25 to 38 millimeters, the NT-Flex has the power and rigidity to succeed with cuts where traditional Swiss machining can be limited. Second, the smaller size and more accessible work envelope provide a more productive operator experience on toolholder and part changeover.

For shops seeking greater efficiency, Methods Automation Services will pair bar feeders and collection tables, while utilizing the NT-Flex's Parts Catcher G, to create continuous operations for unattended machining.

The NT-Flex is now available for ordering directly from Methods and its dealer network including Maruka USA, Meredith Machinery, MTA Machinery Inc., and OptiPro Systems.

The NT-Flex is Methods' third Nakamura-Tome platform released to the U.S. this year, joining the JX-200 B-axis machining center and the twin-spindle NTY3-100V series.