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Toronto machine shop maximizes multitasking
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Jun 7, 2021
- Metalworking
- Article
Kelk produces small yet highly accurate steel mill rolling components on its new Okuma horizontal lathe with multitasking capabilities.
Okuma conversational programming feature now standard on select CNC machines
- Apr 30, 2021
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Okuma America Corp. has announced that select machines from its core product line now come equipped with the Advanced One Touch-Interactive Graphics Function (AOT-IGF), a conversational programming software designed for lathes, machining centres, and multitasking machines. With AOT onboard, a...
Make lights-out wire EDM a reality
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Feb 1, 2021
- Metalworking
- Article
Wire EDM lends itself well to lights-out manufacturing because of its slow cycle time and built-in features that allow for automation.
Keys to successful machine automation
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Jan 6, 2021
- Metalworking
- Article
A shop needs to think about how automation will change its existing work flow and adapt to ensure that the machine can run for as long as needed.
Okuma America debuts virtual global showroom
- Oct 6, 2020
- Metalworking
- News Release
Okuma America Corporation, a manufacturer of CNC machine tools, debuts its interactive, virtual showroom experience. Visitors can experience Okuma’s showroom with a self-guided tour. A navigational guide allows visitors to explore various areas of the showroom which include machines,...
Okuma’s MCR-S double-column machining center roughs, finishes press dies in one setup
- Sep 21, 2020
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Okuma America Corp. has introduced the MCR-S double-column machining center. It roughs and finishes press dies in one setup and is designed for heavy- duty machining of process-intensive press dies. Featuring full 5-face and 5-axis machining, the system is suitable for die repair work, handling...
Okuma’s Connect Plan provides analytics for improved utilization
- Sep 6, 2019
- Automation and Software
- Product Release
EMEC Machine Tools will display at CMTS Okuma’s Connect Plan, a system that provides analytics for improved utilization by connecting machine tools and visual control of factory operation results and machining records. The system connects the OSP control with a PC. After the Factory Monitor suite...
Okuma America celebrates successful Summer Showcase
- Aug 2, 2019
- Metalworking
- News Release
On July 24 and 25th, Okuma America opened its Charlotte, N.C. headquarters for its Summer Showcase. The theme of this two-day event was “Something to Celebrate,” and it was clear from the excitement on the floor that the machine tool manufacturer and the over 600 guests in attendance did just...
Okuma expands capabilities with complete of third smart factory
- Jun 17, 2019
- Automation and Software
- News Release
Okuma America Corporation, a builder of CNC machine tools, has completed its newest production facility. Located in Kani, Japan, Dream Site 3 (DS3), utilizes cutting-edge technology, robots and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to manufacture vertical and horizontal machining centers and...
Automating mill/turn operations
- By Joe Thompson
- Jun 17, 2019
- Metalworking
- Article
Multitasking automation enables work to continue unattended, freeing up operators to work on several machines at once.
OPEN MIND joins forces with Okuma's Partners in THINC
- Aug 22, 2018
- Automation and Software
- News Release
OPEN MIND Technologies, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions with its North American headquarters in Needham, Mass., has joined the Partners in THINC collaboration, founded by Okuma. "We are looking forward to collaborating with Okuma and the members of Partners in THINC to bring the most...
Okuma's MU-8000V LASER EX multitasking CNC machine includes additive tech
- May 31, 2018
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Okuma introduces the new MU-8000V LASER EX multitasking CNC machine. The MU-8000V LASER EX machine combines laser metal deposition (LMD) technology with the ability to cut unique parts of many different sizes and shapes. LMD supplies powder from nozzles and performs laser melting and bonding to...
Eccentric turning becoming conventional work
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Feb 14, 2018
- Metalworking
- Article
What should a job shop do when an order for a part comes through the door that needs eccentric turning? The answer, surprisingly, may actually start with a milling operation.
Multitasking turning centre performs multisided machining
- Jun 22, 2017
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Okuma‘s VTM-1200YB multitasking CNC turning centre is built to handle heavy-duty turning and cutting of large parts. The vertical design delivers high precision and accuracy and offers the advantage of “natural” part handling and excellent chip fall, while taking up minimal floor space, the...
Okuma creates new positions
- Jun 7, 2017
- Metalworking
- News Release
Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, N.C., is uniting its sales and marketing functions and creating two new positions. Tim Thiessen has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing. He previously held the position of vice president of sales. Thiessen joined Okuma in 1991 as applications...
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