Trusted by engineers, fabricators & manufacturers since 2006

Precision Sheet
Metal & Fabrication
Machinery Suppliers

Africa Machine Tools Supplies (AMTS) is your specialist source for high-quality new
sheet metal and fabrication machinery in South Africa.

Our range offers guillotines, press brakes, lathes, drilling machines, and plate rollers.
We source all our equipment directly from international manufacturers that prioritise
engineering performance and longevity. Whether you run a workshop, a production
facility, or a large-scale fabrication operation, we have the machines and the expertise
to keep your production line running smoothly.

Four reasons South African engineering companies trust Africa Machine Tools

20+ years in the industry

Since 2006, we have built a reputation for reliability, competitive pricing, and technical know-how across the sheet metal and fabrication sector.

Internationally sourced machinery

Our team identifies and hand-selects the most reliable, high-performance machine tools available, so you receive quality you can count on.

Competitive pricing without compromising performance

We source directly from manufacturers, eliminating unnecessary mark-ups and passing genuine savings on to our clients without sacrificing specification or quality.

Dedicated technical support

Africa Machine Tools understands the demands of fabrication environments. We provide accurate product specifications and practical guidance to help you select the right machine.

About us

South Africa's
specialist machine
tool supplier

Learn more about us

AMTS was founded in 2006 with a clear purpose: to give South African manufacturers, fabricators, and workshops direct access to reliable, internationally sourced machinery at competitive prices.

Based in Johannesburg, we serve clients across Gauteng and beyond, supplying both individual workshops and multi-site production facilities.

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As a young, dynamic company, we recognised early on that the quality of machinery directly determines the quality of output.

This belief drove us to establish relationships with leading international manufacturers, ensuring every machine we supply meets the performance and durability standards that modern fabrication demands.

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Clients working a single guillotine or a fully equipped fabrication floor can access the range, expertise, and commitment to service that keep our clients coming back.

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Our machinery range

We supply a comprehensive range of new sheet metal and fabrication machinery —
each machine selected for its build quality, precision, and suitability for South African
industrial conditions.

Browse our full product range below.

3 Jaw Chuck

A 3 Jaw Chuck is a versatile workholding tool commonly used on lathes and machining equipment to securely grip round or hexagonal materials. Its self-centering design allows all three jaws to move simultaneously, ensuring quick setup, accurate alignment, and reliable clamping for precision machining applications. Ideal for workshops, manufacturing, and engineering environments, 3 jaw chucks are valued for their efficiency, durability, and ease of use.

3 Jaw Chuck

4 Jaw Chuck

A 4 Jaw Chuck is a robust and highly versatile workholding device used on lathes and machining equipment to securely grip a wide variety of workpiece shapes, including round, square, rectangular, and irregular materials. Unlike self-centering chucks, each jaw moves independently, allowing for precise off-center and eccentric turning as well as exact alignment of non-symmetrical parts. Ideal for toolrooms, workshops, and precision engineering environments, 4 jaw chucks are valued for their exceptional holding strength, flexibility, and ability to achieve highly accurate setups.

4 Jaw Chuck

Band Saw

A Horizontal Metal Mitre Cutting Band Saw is a powerful and precise cutting machine designed to efficiently cut metal bar stock, tubes, pipes, and profiles at a variety of angles. Its horizontal cutting action and adjustable mitre head allow operators to make accurate straight and angled cuts with minimal effort, while the continuous band blade delivers smooth, burr-free results across a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Ideal for fabrication shops, engineering workshops, and manufacturing environments, horizontal metal mitre cutting band saws are valued for their versatility, cutting accuracy, material efficiency, and ability to handle high-volume production cutting with consistent, repeatable results.

Band Saw

Box and Pan Folder

A Box and Pan Folder is a sheet metal forming machine used to create precise bends and folds in sheet metal, enabling the fabrication of boxes, trays, enclosures, and other complex folded components. It features segmented removable fingers (the “pan” sections), which allow operators to form bends on multiple sides of a workpiece without obstruction. Commonly used in metal fabrication, HVAC, and general engineering workshops, box and pan folders are valued for their versatility, accuracy, and ability to produce clean, consistent bends in both simple and intricate sheet metal projects.

Box and Pan Folder

Drilling Machine

A Gear Driven Pedestal Drilling Machine is a robust, floor-mounted drilling unit designed for precise and heavy-duty drilling operations in metal and other rigid materials. It uses a geared transmission system to provide multiple spindle speeds and high torque, allowing efficient drilling of large diameter holes and tougher workpieces. Commonly used in engineering workshops, fabrication shops, and industrial manufacturing environments, this machine is valued for its power, accuracy, and durability in continuous or high-load drilling applications.

Drilling Machine

Eccentric Press

An Adjustable Stroke Eccentric Press is a mechanical forming machine used for stamping, punching, blanking, and pressing operations in metalworking applications. It features an eccentric drive mechanism with an adjustable stroke length, allowing operators to control the ram travel for different tooling requirements and material thicknesses. Commonly used in manufacturing, fabrication, and production environments, this press is valued for its versatility, high-speed operation, and ability to deliver consistent, repeatable force for precision forming tasks.

Eccentric Press

Hydraulic Press

A Hydraulic Press is a heavy-duty machine used to apply high compressive force to materials for forming, shaping, stamping, punching, and assembly operations. It operates using a hydraulic cylinder that generate controlled pressure, allowing precise force application across a wide range of industrial tasks. Commonly used in manufacturing, fabrication, automotive, and engineering industries, hydraulic presses are valued for their power, versatility, and ability to perform consistent, high-force operations with excellent control and repeatability

Hydraulic Press

Hydraulic Press - Brake

A Hydraulic Press-Brake is a powerful sheet metal forming machine used to bend and shape metal plates and sheets with high precision. It operates using a hydraulic cylinder that apply controlled force to a punch and die set, allowing for accurate bending of various thicknesses and materials. Commonly used in fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, and industrial engineering environments, hydraulic press-brakes are valued for their high bending capacity, consistent performance, and ability to produce complex and repeatable metal profiles efficiently

Hydraulic Press - Brake

Iron Workers

An Iron Worker / Cropper is a multi-function metal fabrication machine designed for cutting, punching, shearing, and notching steel sections, plate, and bar materials. It uses hydraulic or mechanical force to perform a variety of metalworking operations efficiently and accurately in a single compact unit. Commonly used in structural steel fabrication, engineering workshops, and manufacturing environments, this machine is valued for its versatility, high productivity, and ability to handle heavy-duty metal processing tasks with speed and precision.

Iron Workers

Lathe Machine

A Pedestal Centre Lathe is a floor-mounted turning machine designed for precision machining of cylindrical components such as shafts, bushings, and threaded parts. It operates by rotating the workpiece against a fixed cutting tool, allowing for turning, facing, threading, and boring operations. Built on a sturdy pedestal base, it offers enhanced stability and support for medium to heavy-duty machining tasks. Commonly used in engineering workshops, manufacturing facilities, and maintenance environments, this lathe is valued for its accuracy, versatility, and reliable performance in general-purpose metalworking applications.

Lathe Machine

Lock Former

A Lock Former is a sheet metal fabrication machine used to form interlocking edges, seams, and profiles on ducting and sheet metal components. It creates precise mechanical locks such as Pittsburgh seams, snap-locks, and other folded joints required for HVAC ductwork and general sheet metal assembly. Commonly used in HVAC manufacturing, fabrication shops, and industrial sheet metal workshops, lock formers are valued for their accuracy, efficiency, and ability to produce consistent, airtight joints for ducting and enclosure applications.

Lock Former

Mechanical Guillotine

A Mechanical Guillotine is a heavy-duty sheet metal cutting machine used to shear straight cuts in metal plates and sheets with precision and efficiency. It operates using a mechanical drive system that delivers consistent cutting force through a fixed upper blade and stationary lower blade, ensuring clean and accurate cuts. Commonly used in fabrication shops, steel service centers, and industrial manufacturing environments, mechanical guillotines are valued for their durability, high cutting speed, and ability to process large volumes of sheet metal with reliable accuracy.

Mechanical Guillotine

Milling Machine

A Stepped Deck Milling Machine is a versatile metalworking machine designed for precision milling, shaping, and material removal from flat and contoured surfaces. Its stepped worktable design allows for flexible positioning of workpieces at different heights, improving accessibility and setup efficiency for complex machining tasks. Commonly used in engineering workshops, fabrication environments, and manufacturing facilities, this machine is valued for its stability, accuracy, and ability to handle a wide range of milling operations with consistent surface finish quality

Milling Machine

Plate Roller

An Initial Pinch Plate Roller is a sheet metal forming machine used to pre-bend and roll flat metal plates into cylindrical or curved shapes. It features a set of powered rollers that “pinch” the plate at the entry point, ensuring controlled feeding and accurate initial bending before full rolling is completed. Commonly used in fabrication shops, tank manufacturing, and structural steel industries, this machine is valued for its ability to produce consistent curves, reduce manual handling, and efficiently form metal plates into precise round or conical shapes.

Plate Roller

Power Feed Motors

A Milling Machine Power Feed Motor is an essential accessory for milling machines that automates the movement of the machine table along one or more axes, replacing manual hand-cranking with consistent, controlled feeding. By maintaining a steady and uniform feed rate, it reduces operator fatigue, improves surface finish quality, and enhances machining accuracy across a wide range of cutting operations. Ideal for workshops, manufacturing facilities, and engineering environments, milling machine power feed motors are valued for their reliability, adjustable feed rates, and ability to significantly increase productivity and precision during extended milling tasks.

Power Feed Motors

Press Brake

An NC Controlled Press Brake is a sheet metal bending machine that uses numerical control (NC) to accurately position the back gauge and control bending sequences for precise and repeatable forming operations. It allows operators to set bending parameters such as depth, back gauge position, and bend angle for consistent production of complex profiles. Commonly used in fabrication workshops, manufacturing plants, and industrial metalworking environments, this machine is valued for its accuracy, efficiency, and ability to improve productivity while reducing manual setup errors in sheet metal bending applications.

Press Brake

Press Brake - Tooling

Standard Type Top Tool Clamps for Press Brakes are mechanical clamping devices used to securely fasten upper tooling to the ram of a press brake. They ensure accurate tool positioning and stable holding force during bending operations, contributing to consistent and precise forming results. Commonly used in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing environments, these clamps are valued for their simplicity, durability, and reliability in maintaining secure tooling alignment under repetitive and high-pressure bending cycles.

Press Brake - Tooling

Quick Change Tools Post

A Quick Change Tool Post is a lathe accessory designed to hold and rapidly interchange cutting tools during machining operations without the need for time-consuming re-alignment. It features a modular clamping system that allows different tool holders to be securely mounted and swapped quickly, improving workflow efficiency and reducing machine downtime. Commonly used in engineering workshops, manufacturing facilities, and maintenance environments, quick change tool posts are valued for their accuracy, convenience, and ability to enhance productivity in turning, facing, and threading operations.

Quick Change Tools Post

Radial Drilling Machines

A Radial Arm Drilling Machine is a versatile heavy-duty drilling machine designed for drilling, reaming, tapping, and boring large or bulky workpieces. It features a movable radial arm that can rotate and extend, allowing the spindle to be positioned over different points of the workpiece without moving the material itself. Commonly used in fabrication shops, engineering workshops, and industrial manufacturing environments, radial arm drills are valued for their flexibility, wide working range, and ability to handle large components with high precision and efficiency.

Radial Drilling Machines

Slotting Head Attachment

A Slotting Attachment is a machining accessory fitted to milling machines or similar equipment to enable vertical reciprocating cutting operations for producing slots, keyways, internal profiles, and flat surfaces. It converts rotary motion into a controlled up-and-down cutting action, allowing precise material removal in areas that are difficult to reach with standard milling tools. Commonly used in engineering workshops, toolrooms, and manufacturing environments, slotting attachments are valued for their versatility, accuracy, and ability to perform detailed internal machining operations on metal components.

Slotting Head Attachment

Top Tooling

Press Brake Top Tooling refers to the upper set of interchangeable tools mounted on a press brake ram, used in combination with lower dies to form sheet metal into precise angles and profiles. The top tooling (punches) comes in various shapes and sizes to suit different bending requirements, material thicknesses, and part geometries. Commonly used in fabrication and manufacturing environments, press brake top tooling is valued for its versatility, accuracy, and ability to produce consistent and repeatable bends across a wide range of sheet metal applications.

Top Tooling

V-Block

A V-Block for Press Brake is a specialised tooling accessory used in sheet metal bending operations to support and position workpieces during forming. It features a V-shaped profile that helps align and stabilise material, allowing for more accurate bends and improved control over complex or irregular shapes. Commonly used in fabrication workshops and manufacturing environments, V-Blocks for press brakes are valued for their versatility, enhanced positioning accuracy, and ability to improve repeatability and consistency in specialised bending applications.

V-Block

Vice

A Machine Vice is a precision workholding device used to securely clamp workpieces during machining operations such as milling, drilling, and grinding. It is typically mounted on machine tables and features a fixed and movable jaw that holds materials firmly in place for accurate cutting and shaping. Commonly used in engineering workshops, toolrooms, and manufacturing environments, machine vices are valued for their stability, precision, and ability to ensure safe and repeatable machining of a wide range of components.

Vice

Welding Positioners

Welding Positioners are mechanical devices used to hold, rotate, and tilt workpieces during welding operations to ensure optimal positioning for consistent and high-quality welds. They allow components to be rotated or angled so welders can maintain a stable, ergonomic working position, improving accuracy and productivity. Commonly used in fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, and heavy engineering environments, welding positioners are valued for their ability to enhance weld quality, reduce operator fatigue, and increase efficiency when working on cylindrical or complex assemblies.

Welding Positioners

Welding Rotators

Welding Rotators are specialised handling equipment used to rotate cylindrical workpieces such as pipes, tanks, and pressure vessels during welding or assembly operations. They typically consist of a powered drive unit and an idler unit that support and rotate the workpiece smoothly, ensuring consistent welding speed and improved weld quality. Commonly used in fabrication, shipbuilding, and heavy engineering industries, welding rotators are valued for their ability to increase productivity, enhance weld consistency, and reduce manual handling of large and heavy cylindrical components.

Welding Rotators
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