A huge Thank you to all that visited BJC and Livetools at AMW 2026. Thank you to SolidCAM for the amazing tool paths and cutting strategies. This was a great event with terrific attendance, had a blast. Thanks to all 👌 😎🫶
Day 2 at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 and the energy at the @livetools_ and BJC Machine Tools stand has been incredible! 🙌
Fantastic turnout, plenty of valuable conversations, and exciting to see the level of innovation and emerging technology shaping the future of manufacturing.
A great event for the Queensland manufacturing industry — and we’re proud to be part of it.
Thanks to everyone who popped by to say g’day!
#AMW2026 #Manufacturing #QueenslandManufacturing #Industry40 #MachineTools
Setting up for a big couple of days at #AMW2026 👌 Get on over to booth 1913 for all the @livetools_ and SMECzy action.
It’s shaping up to be huge! Looking forward to catching you all there!
#bjcmachinetools #smecmachinetools #smec #automation
40,000 RPM test cutting… stand back! Chips will be flying at AMW2026 and it’s not to be missed… WHY? We’re rolling in with a new toy 🔥 The SMEC Q4200 Compact High-Speed Mill-Tapping Centre, fitted with the Speed Increaser! 🙌
…and in partnership with @livetools_ , it will be put straight to work live at Australian Manufacturing Week!
This is shaping up to be an impressive live machining demonstration, with LiveTools showcasing their advanced cutting tool technology as the Speed Increaser takes tooling from 12,000 RPM up to 40,000 RPM! 🔥🔥🔥
See how you can unlock faster machining, improved workflow, and rapid tool change capability.
The deets:
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
📅 12–14 May
📌 Booth 1913
Tickets are FREE so there’s no excuse to not come and say “G’day!” to the LiveTools and BJC crew.
#AMW2026 #AustralianManufacturing #Manufacturing #Innovation #MachineTools
All systems go over on the shopfloor over here 🤙 When AMU’s move came up we made sure that every machine was ready to land, and quickly back up and cutting chips with minimal downtime.
We had Karl and the team packed up by Thursday and running that Monday. Top effort by Jon L, Daniel and Jo on this move.
📹 Enjoy the walkthrough from the old and into the new workshop!
Got a move coming up? BJC Machine Tools can handle the lift and shift.
@amuengineering
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This win belongs to all of us! 🏆 BJC Machine Tools is incredibly proud to be named SMEC’s Distinguished Dealer for 2026!
A tremendous achievement to receive this honour from more than 50 dealers worldwide, this award not only recognises the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our entire team, but more importantly, it is a reflection of the ongoing loyalty and confidence our customers continue to place in us.
A huge thanks to all of you who continue to choose @smec_machinetools , extending your trust in BJC Machine Tools for sales, service, and ongoing support.
Your belief in us is what makes an achievement like this possible.
The award was presented at the Dealer Dinner during SIMTOS in Korea, made even better by sharing it with some of our valued clients who came along for the ride including @sharpeengineering@dkengmachining@galvineng and Technofast Industries.
We’d also like to thank our friends from Complete CNC, BDMS and Curran Industrial Supply for their partnership, helping expand the SMEC brand across Australia and New Zealand.
Thank you for being part of the journey 🙌
#SMECMachineTools #CustomerSuccess #CNCInnovation #Winners #SMECDealerOfTheYear CNCManufacturing GlobalRecognition
AdvancedManufacturing IndustryExcellence FutureOfManufacturing
Another successful machine inspection 👏 We just checked out this Swiss Sliding Head Lathe while in Taiwan with QTEC FireServices as they upgrade their ageing equipment—they’re moving to faster, smarter technology to boost performance, speed, and overall productivity.
Taking Ryan and Shaun to CC Machinery to see their latest purchase, this lathe is built for high-volume, multitasking operations. It is capable of handling complex parts at lightning speed by running 2 to 3 tools simultaneously, so there’s no waiting, just efficiency.
A bit of a milestone for the team as well 🙌 Shaun’s first visit to Taiwan, along with Jon L’s first overseas visit with BJC to our supplier factories.
Looking forward to seeing this machine land in Australia very soon! Stay tuned for the install!
#CNCMachining #AdvancedManufacturing #FactoryLife #SmartManufacturing #Automation #Productivity #NextGenManufacturing #SwissLathe
Just wrapped up another solid install for the team at @exceed_industries , proving that you don't always need to buy brand new to get the best gear.
They’ve just added a high-spec second-hand Tongtai CNC Lathe, complete with a bar feeder, to their lineup! 🏗️
At BJC Machine Tools, we take pride in sourcing and preparing pre-owned gear that still has a massive career ahead of it. This Tongtai is the perfect example—rugged, reliable, and ready to work.
#BJC #CNCEquipment #CNCSales #ManufacturingTechnology #BarFeeder #Tongtai #Lathe #MachineShopLife
SMEC have stepped into a new realm of high performance, advanced machining technology with their latest release 🙌 We got a firsthand look at the STX 2600 — a seriously cool addition to their lineup!
Hear what Jon from @sharpeengineering and Damien from @dkengmachining have to say about this multi function horizontal turning centre, which combines heavy-duty performance with direct drive spindles, bottom turret, and an upcoming HSK63 option, which will allow you to manufacture a component in one setup.
SMEC continues to reshape the industry and the STX 2600 makes one thing clear — SMEC is here to compete and certainly here to stay! 🔥👌
As the exclusive dealer for SMEC in Australia and New Zealand, we’re proud to bring this technology to our local industry.
Keen to know more about this turning centre?
Get in touch with our team
📞1300 BJC CNC
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What a fantastic week at SIMTOS 2026… the best yet! ✨ Even better sharing it with our valued clients @sharpeengineering , @dkengmachining , @galvineng and Technofast Industries
Giving them the chance to experience one of the world’s leading manufacturing exhibitions, in partnership with SMEC, was an unforgettable event.
Safe to say, we all had an incredible time connecting with the industry, sharing insights into emerging trends, and exploring the latest in manufacturing innovation.
A big thank you to everyone, including @smec_machinetools and @samchullyworkholding , for making the journey such a success 🙌 We’re already looking forward to the next one.
#BJC #SIMTOS #MachineTools #Manufacturing #IndustryConnections #SMECMachineTools #SIMTOS2026 #CNCManufacturing #Innovation #EmergingTechnology
Excited is an understatement 🤩 We’re thrilled to have brought a few of our valued customers along with us to South Korea this week for the highly anticipated SIMTOS trip!
This journey is the result of our recent SMEC Black Friday promotion —where new machine purchases earned customers flights to experience the heart of CNC innovation firsthand.
And now, we’re finally here!
First stop, the SMEC factory tour for an exclusive look inside SMEC’s manufacturing facility, seeing where precision, performance, and cutting-edge tech come to life.
A key highlight was seeing the new STX 2600. It’s an absolute beast of a machine! More on that later.
Stay tuned as we share more fun from the week ahead 👀
#BJCMachineTools #SMEC #SIMTOS2026 #CNC #Automation #Innovation #FactoryTour #PrecisionMachining #AustralianManufacturing #CNCMachineDeals
