Methods Machine Tools Inc., Sudbury, Mass., a supplier of machine tools, automation and accessories will show 20 new machine tools and demonstrate 40 machines and automation solutions at IMTS 2014, booth S-9119. The show will be held McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from Sept. 8 - 13, 2014.

Methods will demonstrate new machine tools and automation from YASDA, KIWA-Japan, Nakamura-Tome, FANUC and FEELER.

A new line of YASDA machining centers making their U.S. trade show debut will include an H40i-24PLS 5-Axis High Precision Machining Center, a YMC 430 5-Axis Micro Center featuring linear motor driven controlled axes and a rigid structure, two Heavy Duty Vertical Jig Boring-Milling Machines including the YBM 640V3 3-Axis and v40i 5-Axis models and a YBM7Ti 2-Pallet Horizontal 5-Axis Machine. Methods will also unveil a newly designed YASDA machine that is the result of collaboration between Methods and YASDA engineers to meet the requirements of the North American market.

KIWA horizontal machining centers at the show will include a newly expanded line, the competitively priced KIWA-Methods KMH Series that now offers pallet sizes ranging from 300 mm to 1,250 mm. The new, compact KMH-300 30-Taper, 15,000 RPM, 300 mm dual pallet machine and new KMH-630B 50-Taper, 10,000 RPM, 630 mm dual pallet changer model will be among the KIWA machines on display.

Nakamura-Tome Multitasking Turning Centers on display will include the NTJ-100 twin spindle with a B-Axis upper turret and Y-Axis lower turret, which will be making its first appearance at IMTS. Also being demonstrated, the NTY3-250 multitasking turning center offering three high rigidity turrets, each with a Y-axis of 4.4 inches (112 mm).

The new AS-200 High Performance Multitasking Turning Center features a single spindle, single turret with Milling and Y-Axis as standard, in a heavy duty and compact machine. The AS-200 will be shown in a Methods Lathe JobShop Cell offering a pre-engineered, flexible cell, ideal for manufacturers who want to incorporate automation into their operations for the first time.

And now available to Nakamura users, a new FANUC control with WINDOWS 8.0 software provides an easy-to-use, powerful touch screen with access to full programming and troubleshooting manuals on a large 19-inch screen. For easy-to-use support, Nakamura includes comprehensive "NT-Nurse" software that provides user-friendly operation, programming and production support, and facilitates easy part set-ups with no fixtures required. For safety, overload detection via an airbag greatly reduces any impact due to machine collision.

FANUC RoboDrill Machining Centers including numerous FANUC D-Series RoboDrills featuring FANUC's most sophisticated control, the 31iB series, will be under power at IMTS. The widely popular and reliable FANUC RoboDrills will be demonstrated with a Pallet Changer model including a 4th-Axis shuttle package which allows for longer unattended operation or quick part change over.

FANUC RoboCut Wire EDMs featuring the FANUC RoboCut α-CiA Series including the C400iA and C600iA Wire EDMs with several new capabilities. A first in the industry, new volumetric taper compensation (TPCMP) with 4-Axis over burn control is being introduced on the FANUC RoboCut α-CiA Series with a CNC FANUC Series 31i-WB control.

FEELER milling and turning centers will include the new FT-250SY 4-Axis Milling Lathe, which will be making its North American debut at IMTS. A unique capability in its class, the FT-250SY features a true Y- axis with 100mm (+/- 50mm) of travel. An 8-inch sub-spindle is offered in addition to the primary 10-inch spindle, providing more capacity on the FT-250SY. Also, the new SBM 2000 Universal Milling Machine with articulated head and integrated 4th Axis will be among the nine FEELER machines on the floor.

Automation will include several pre-engineered automation solutions including the popular RoboDrill JobShop Cell featuring 5-Axis machining and efficient part loading/unloading, ideal for aerospace and medical manufacturers. A RoboDrill Twin Cell featuring two FANUC RoboDrills being serviced by a single robot and optimizing loading/unloading time will be under power.

For more information, visit www.methodsmachine.com.