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• Thermal stability and zero table overhang—Okuma America, booth 511

  - 2008-04-01

  The Okuma MB-46VAE vertical mill features thermal stability and zero table overhang to allow for tight tolerances and accuracy. With an extended X-axis travel and maximum machining volume of 30" x 18.11" x 18.11" (X, Y and Z), the front-access design of the mill requires minimal floor space and does...

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• Multifunction machines feature collision-avoidance software—Okuma America, booth 2932

  - 2008-03-01

  Designed to improve part quality and throughput in less time with less cost, the Multus B300/B400 series machines are capable of turning, milling and material handling operations. Available from Okuma, the machines are designed to free floor space, reduce setups and labor requirements, and eliminate parts in waiting between operations....

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• Okuma America Corporation

  - 2007-12-01

  When you purchase an Okuma machine you have access to the most extensive and professional OEM and distribution network for sales and service in the industry. Only Okuma engneers and builds every component on every machine from the drives, motors, encoders and spindles to the new Microsoft Windows based, THINC-OSP...

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• Thinking about shopfloor interoperability—and making it happen: the significance of "plug-and-produce" integration for machine shops and manufacturing plants becomes clear from the perspective of an ERP software developer

  - 2007-11-01

  "Plug and play" is the term used in the consumer electronics industry to assure customers that their new DVD players, video games, photo printers and so on, will work without a lot of setup or installation hassles as soon as they are hooked up. The Sony will work with the...

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• Okuma America (Charlotte, N.C.).(BUSINESS NEWS)

  - 2006-05-01

  OKUMA AMERICA (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) ... changes its distribution in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin by pooling resources of current distributors: Gosiger Inc., Hartwig Inc. and Morris Group, Inc. Gosiger will provide national support for automation, die-mold and advanced control technology. www.okuma.com

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• Machining gets the green light

  - 2006-01-01

  As part of an exclusive, multi-year agreement with the National Hot Rod-Association NHRA, Okuma America Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina) has been named the "Official Machine Tool of the NHRA." The manufacturer of machining centers, lathes and grinders for a variety of industries will have a prominent presence at NHRA drag...

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• Okuma America names president/COO

  - 2005-06-01

  Anonymous American Machinist 06-01-2005 Okuma America names president/COO Byline: Anonymous Volume: 149 Number: 6 ISSN: 10417958 Publication Date: 06-01-2005 Page: 18 Section: TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Type: Periodical Language: English Okuma Corp. has promoted Larry Schwartz to president and COO of Okuma American Corp., Charlotte. He succeeds Dean Hanaki, who...

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• Multi-function turning center—Okuma America, booth A-8301

  - 2002-08-01

  The Mac Turn 250-2S W multi-function turning center is said to offer accurate solutions to users who require integrated parts machining. The turning center uses an integral motor/spindle that operates up to 5,000 rpm and is rated at 30/20 hp. A44-station automatic toolchanger provides tool-to-tool times of l.5 seconds. Maximum...

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• PC-based control—Okuma America, booth A-8301

  - 2002-08-01

  OSP P100 CNC design incorporates de facto standards associated with PC hardware and software architecture and is built on commercial off-the-shelf components. According to the company, the control is not a CNC front ended by a PC, but is a true PC CNC. The software architecture incorporates off-the-shelf technology to...

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• Modular solution for automated flexible production—Okuma America, booth A-8301

  - 2002-08-01

  The company's CNC Production System is said to provide users with a simple, modular solution for automated flexible manufacturing. The system can maximize spindle cut times by reducing lead times and automating many processes. The system starts with the Okuma MA family of horizontal machining centers. The machines are...

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