Methods Machine Tools Announces New Midwest U.S. Nakamura Sales Support Engineer

SUDBURY, MA, October 12, 2012 (Press-News.org) Methods Machine Tools, Inc. and Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry co., ltd. have announced a new appointment for Nakamura in the U.S.A. Mr. Takuro Kakeyama has joined the Methods / Nakamura specialist team group in Chicago, IL U.S.A. As Sales Support Engineer, a newly created position to support increased demand for Nakamura products in the Midwest U.S. region, Mr. Kakeyama will support both sales and applications engineering for the Methods' Illinois office. http://www.methodsmachine.com

"We're pleased to have Takuro work with the Methods' team," commented Mr. Imad Tsay, General Manager of Methods Machine Tools, Inc - Chicago, IL Office. "Takuro will work closely with customers, while collaborating with Methods' sales and engineering organizations, to communicate customer requirements to Nakamura."

Mr. Kakeyama brings over 10 years of in-depth experience in Nakamura engineering to his role of Midwest U.S. Nakamura Sales Support Engineer. Beginning in 2002, he joined Nakamura in Japan and from 2006-2010 Mr. Kakeyama was based in Nakamura-Tome Germany. While in Germany, he was extensively involved in projects including applications engineering, machine tool installations and maintenance as well as specialized training for both end-users and Nakamura's European distributors.

Several new Nakamura-Tome Multitasking Turning Centers have recently been introduced which feature the latest FANUC 31i-B controller and 19" high-resolution touch screen LCD panel to give a high degree of functionality, coupled with fast processing speeds. New machines include the Nakamura-Tome NTY3-250 Multitasking Turning Center offering three high rigidity turrets, each with a Y-axis of 4.4 inches (112 mm) - the longest Y-axis in its class and the Nakamura WY-250L Multitasking Turning Center featuring two high rigidity turrets, each with a Y-axis of 3.93 inches (100 mm). Nakamura Multitasking Turning Centers are equipped with the CAMplete TruePath Turn / Mill software suite.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has been a leading supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories for over 50 years, providing installation, parts, service, and training through a network of dealers throughout North America. Methods Machine Tools Inc. is the exclusive U.S. and Mexico importer of Nakamura-Tome machines.
Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry co., ltd. is the premier multitasking turning center manufacturer, offering more than 20 twin spindle machine configurations. Nakamura has offered machining technology to the U.S. for 30 years, where approximately over 20,000 Nakamura machines have been sold.

For more information, please contact Methods at 65 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388, FAX: (978) 440-9405, Email: sales@methodsmachine.com or visit their website at http://www.methodsmachine.com