Develops and manufactures CNC multitasking machines, lathes, automation solutions, and optics machines for the machining industry.
Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
Kanazawa (JP) · Hamburg (DE) · Chicago (US) · Los Angeles (US)New on Amplifa
About Nakamura-Tome
Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of CNC machines headquartered in Kanazawa. The company produces multitasking machines, CNC lathes with one or more turrets, automation components such as Gantry Loaders and Cobots, and optical machines for lens centering, glass, and edge grinding. The machines combine turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and gearing processes such as hobbing, skiving, and gear shaping in a single setup. Additionally, Nakamura-Tome develops its own software (e.g., Protona) and offers metrology automation, service, spare parts, and training. Typical application industries include automotive supply, aerospace, medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, optics/glass processing, energy technology, construction machinery, and home appliances. Materials processed include steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, cast parts, plastic, and glass. The company was founded as an Iron Works in 1949 and reorganized as Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. in 1960; service centers were opened in Hamburg, Chicago, and Los Angeles in 1975.
- Site
- Kanazawa
- Processes
- Turning (OD, ID, Contour Turning), Thread Turning, Drilling, Milling, Grinding, Gearing: Hobbing, Gearing: Gear Skiving, Gearing: Gear Shaping
- Materials
- Iron/Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, Castings, Plastic, Glass, Copper
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Founded
- 1949
- Industries
- Automotive Suppliers, Aerospace, Medical Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing Plants, Optics/Glass Processing, Energy Technology
- 01
Machine Construction and Engineering
- 02
In-house Software Development (e.g., Protona)
- 03
Machine Manufacturing and Assembly at Kanazawa Plant
- 04
Automation and Process Integration (Gantry Loader, Bar Feeder, Robots)
- 05
Sales via Own Branches and Distributors
- 06
Service, Spare Parts and Training (NT Update)
Machines, Processes and Materials
Steel/Iron
Main material for turning and milling cylindrical components.
Aluminum
Soft, easy-to-machine material with long chips, usable with Oscillation Cutting, among others.
Stainless Steel
For corrosion-resistant precision parts, typical in medical technology and food industry.
Brass
Easily machinable material for fittings and precision parts.
Castings
Processing cast parts on turning and multitasking machines.
Copper
Tough material with long chips, treated in the company's cutting processes.
Plastic
Machining of plastic components on CNC lathes.
Glass
Processing at micrometre accuracy on optical grinding machines (e.g., NCF-500).
Locations
Kanazawa
JPHeadquarters and Main Plant (Moved to current location in 1963)
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, Castings, Plastic
- Turning and Multitasking Machine Product Lines (e.g., WT-, SC-, NTY3-, JX-Series)
- Automation Systems (GR-210 High-Speed, RoboSync)
- Optical Machines (LC-50, GSP-60, NMPG-450)
Hamburg
DEService and Sales Branch (since 1975)
Chicago
USService Center (since 1975)
Los Angeles
USService Center (since 1975)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning (OD, ID, Contour Turning)Machining | – | – | – | – | Iron/Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, Castings, Plastic |
| Thread TurningMachining | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| DrillingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| MillingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| GrindingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gearing: HobbingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gearing: Gear SkivingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gearing: Gear ShapingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gearing: Gear MillingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Glass/Lens GrindingMachining | Micron range | – | – | – | Glass |
| Groove MachiningMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Deep-Hole DrillingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Internal Groove Milling with Slotting ToolMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
38 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATC Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome JX-50 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 280mm (Tool Spindle), Spindle Distance 900mm | – | – |
| ATC Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome JX-200 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 325mm, Spindle Distance 1,250mm | – | – |
| ATC Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome JX-250 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 320mm, Spindle Distance 1,850mm | – | – |
| ATC Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome MX-100 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 305mm, Spindle Distance 1,000mm | – | – |
| ATC Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome NTRX-300 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 640mm, Spindle Distance 1,350mm | – | – |
| ATC Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome NTRX-300L | – | Max. Turning Diameter 640mm, Spindle Distance 1,850mm | – | – |
| Swiveling B-Axis Turret Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome NTJ-100 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 175mm, Spindle Distance 910mm | – | – |
| Swiveling B-Axis Turret Multitasking Machine | Nakamura-Tome Super NTJ | – | Max. Turning Diameter 190mm, Spindle Distance 970mm | – | – |
| Three-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome NTY3-100V | – | Max. Turning Diameter 200mm, Spindle Distance 820mm | – | – |
| Three-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome NTY3-150V | – | Max. Turning Diameter 225mm, Spindle Distance 970mm | – | – |
| Three-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome NTY3-250 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 225mm (op. 191mm), Spindle Distance 1,200mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WY) | Nakamura-Tome WY-100V | – | Max. Turning Diameter 200mm (op. 190mm), Spindle Distance 820mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WY) | Nakamura-Tome WY-150V | – | Max. Turning Diameter 225mm, Spindle Distance 970mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WY) | Nakamura-Tome WY-250L | – | Max. Turning Diameter 225mm (op. 180mm), Spindle Distance 1,200mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WT) | Nakamura-Tome WT-100 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 190mm, Spindle Distance 735mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WT) | Nakamura-Tome WT-150II | – | Max. Turning Diameter 190mm, Spindle Distance 800mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WT) | Nakamura-Tome WT-150V | – | Max. Turning Diameter 190mm, Spindle Distance 800mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WT) | Nakamura-Tome WT-250II | – | Max. Turning Diameter 250mm, Spindle Distance 885mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (WT) | Nakamura-Tome WT-300 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 270mm (op. 199mm), Spindle Distance 1,100mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex | – | Max. Turning Diameter 150mm, Spindle Distance 655mm | – | – |
| Two-Turret Machine (TW) | Nakamura-Tome NEW TW-30 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 335mm, Spindle Distance 1,300mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome AS-200 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 290mm/280mm, Spindle Distance 427mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome AS-200L | – | Max. Turning Diameter 290mm/280mm, Spindle Distance 760mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 195mm, Spindle Distance 600mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-100 | – | Max. Turning Diameter 230mm, Spindle Distance 600mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-200II | – | Max. Turning Diameter 390mm, Spindle Distance 510mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-200IIL | – | Max. Turning Diameter 390mm, Spindle Distance 800mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-300II | – | Max. Turning Diameter 360mm, Spindle Distance 910mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-300IIL | – | Max. Turning Diameter 360mm, Spindle Distance 1,310mm | – | – |
| Single-Turret Machine | Nakamura-Tome SC-450L | – | Max. Turning Diameter 480mm, Spindle Distance 1,752mm | – | – |
| Gantry Loader | Nakamura-Tome GR-210 High-Speed | – | – | – | – |
| Collaborative Robot (Cobot) | Nakamura-Tome RoboSync | – | – | – | – |
| Lens Centering Machine/Edge Grinder | Nakamura-Tome LC-50 | – | Part Size φ2~55mm, Work Thickness ~10mm | – | – |
| Multi-Grinding Machine | Nakamura-Tome GSP-60 | – | Part Size φ5~60mm, Work Thickness ~20mm | – | – |
| Edge Grinder | Nakamura-Tome NMPG-450 | – | Part Size 260mm×370mm, Work Thickness ~2mm | – | – |
| LCD Glass Grinding System | Nakamura-Tome NCF-500 | – | – | 1993 | – |
| Twin-spindle Twin-Turret CNC Turning Center | Nakamura-Tome TW-20 | – | – | 1988 | – |
| NC Precision Turning Center | Nakamura-Tome ATM-4M | – | – | 1974 | – |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
Nakamura-Tome has been certified according to ISO 9001 since 1994 and ISO 14001 since 1998 (both by BVQi). The machines achieve micrometer precision, especially in optical glass grinding.
| Evidence | Kanazawa |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |
History
- 1949
Tomeo Nakamura founded 'Nakamura-Tome Iron Works' in Kanazawa.
- 1960
Establishment of Nakamura-Tome Precision Industry Co., Ltd. by Tomeo Nakamura.
- 1962
First product: hydraulic slot turning machine.
- 1965
Hydraulic automatic turret lathe announced.
- 1972
Automatic lens grinding machine announced.
- 1974
First NC precision turning center ATM-4M presented at JIMTOF.
- 1975
Overseas branches opened in the USA and West Germany.
- 1982
CNC Integrated Center TMC-5LAM presented.
- 1983
Visit of the Japanese Emperor at the plant.
- 1985
Customer-Friendly FA-Series introduced.
- 1988
TW-Series (Two-spindle, Two-turret) presented; Kenichi Nakamura becomes President.
- 1993
LCD Glass Grinding System NCF-500 presented.
- 1994
ISO 9001 Certification by BVQi.
- 1998
ISO 14001 Certification by BVQi; 'Nakamura Forest' plant for the 50th anniversary.