Method and system for manufacturing engine connection rod assemblies

A method of manufacturing an engine connecting rod assembly using a machine, the engine connecting rod assembly including a rod and a cap, the method comprising:

• mounting the rod on a first mount configured to rotate, the rod having a first connecting end;
• mounting the cap on a second mount configured to rotate, the cap having a second connecting end configured to be coupled to the first connecting end;
• positioning a spindle head such that a tool of the spindle head contacts the first connecting end;
• machining the first connecting end by spinning the first mount;
• machining the first connecting end by moving the spindle head;
• positioning the spindle head such that the tool of the spindle head contacts the second connecting end;
• machining the second connecting end by spinning the second mount;
• and
• machining the second connecting end by moving the spindle head, wherein the spindle head is moveable in a first direction, moveable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, moveable in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and rotatable about an axis, and wherein the first direction extends between the first and second mounts.