May 14, 2025


At Precise Tool & Manufacturing, we believe the best way to serve our customers is to invest in our people. That commitment just came full circle in a big way—Jacob Gizzi, one of our own, recently completed a three-month, world-class training program at MAZAK’s global headquarters in Oguchi, Japan.

This exclusive experience was personally offered to Precise Tool by MAZAK—a rare and prestigious opportunity that only a handful of manufacturers in the world ever receive. Jacob didn’t just attend—he excelled, completing full service training, application training, and production training at the highest international level. And now, he’s brought that knowledge and capability back home to Rochester, NY, where it will directly enhance every department and project we take on.

An Unforgettable Global Training Experience

Jacob’s three-month journey through Japan was more than a technical training—it was an immersive deep dive into the heart of global CNC machining innovation.

He worked hands-on with the same advanced machines we operate every day at Precise Tool, including:

  • HCN-4000 – We run over 30 of these machines in our shop

  • INTEGREX J-400 – With 10 in operation, these multitasking beasts are critical to our versatility

  • HCN-6800 – We have 4 of these horizontal machining centers, known for heavy-duty cutting and speed

Jacob also experienced cutting-edge manufacturing environments, visiting plants and partners across Japan that support and shape the global machining industry.

Advanced CNC-Machining Services From Japan To USA

Trip Highlights You’ll See in the Videos:

🎥 Catch the full experience in the three-part video series on our blog, featuring incredible footage and time-lapses from across Japan:

  • MAZAK Minokamo Plant 2 – A fully automated, high-capacity production facility

  • BLUM Measuring Technologies – Experts in CMM systems and advanced measurement automation

  • Tungaloy Corporation – A leading global manufacturer of carbide inserts and tooling systems

  • OSG NEO Shinshiro Factory – Known worldwide for producing high-performance endmills, taps, and drills

  • Intricate 5-Axis Machining Demonstrations – Including ninja stars and aluminum dragons, showcasing the limits of precision and creativity

From tool path strategies to spindle diagnostics, every insight Jacob gained is now directly applied here at Precise Tool—giving us even greater in-house troubleshooting, process optimization, and advanced machining capabilities.

Why This Matters for Our Customers

Jacob’s training isn’t just an achievement—it’s a strategic advantage for every customer we serve. Here’s why:

  • Immediate Service Response – Faster, more accurate in-house machine service and diagnostics

  • Smarter Application Engineering – Improved tooling setups, material-specific strategies, and cycle time reduction

  • Enhanced Production Support – Better fixture designs, efficient programming, and fewer process bottlenecks

  • Knowledge Transfer – Training and elevating the rest of our team with cutting-edge global techniques

In short: Jacob’s training raises the bar for everything we do. And that means better quality, faster turnaround, and smarter machining solutions for your parts.

Tungaloy Japan Visit

Thank You to MAZAK and Congratulations to Jacob

We want to extend a sincere thank you to the entire MAZAK team, especially the leadership who made this experience possible, including the opportunity for Jacob to meet and present his experience directly to MAZAK’s CEO and executive team.

From professional development to personal connection, this journey was unforgettable—Jacob even hosted a cookout for the MAZAK team in Japan, sharing a taste of American hospitality with his Japanese colleagues.

Congratulations, Jacob, on completing this incredible training with excellence. We’re proud to have you back—and excited for what comes next.

Experience the Benefits of Precision and Expertise

Want to see it all for yourself?
📽 Watch the full three-part video series on our YouTube Channel
🔎 Explore our capabilities and what we can do for your parts
📩 Request a quote today and see what true precision looks like

Whether you’re in aerospace, defense, power generation, or medical, and whether you’re local to New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, or sourcing CNC machining services nationally, Precise Tool is your trusted partner for complex, high-tolerance machining—now backed by the best global training in the industry.

Let’s build something precise, together.