Okuma premium solutions for complete machining processes

CNC machine tools must always be accurate, energy-efficient and cost-effective. They must also meet the special requirements of machining processes, especially in highly specialized industries. Okuma's high-performance solutions take the cutting performance of its powerful machines to a new level and enable complete machine processes with advanced technologies.

Turn-cut, groove cutting and gear machining package for flat tools

Turn-Cut makes it possible to map a turning process onto machining centers or multitasking machines. Special tools and long setup times are not required. Instead, turning movements are interpolated along the X and Y axes and the spindle angle is synchronized. This means that the programmed tool path remains constant during machining.

Okuma's Gear Machining Package is a hardware and software add-on for turning and milling centers that simplifies gear programming and cutting by selecting the tool type, workpiece data and machining parameters. Multiple spindles are automatically synchronized, reducing machining times. Both hobbing and skiving processes are supported.

Flat-Tool Groove Cutting is a process that produces an airtight groove using groove cutting steel and without post-processing. The spindle is synchronized with the movement of the X-Y axis. This makes it possible to produce any geometry, even complex shapes.  

Hyper-Surface, dynamic tool load control and B-axis turning

With B-axis turning, curved surfaces can be turned efficiently without changing tools. The X, Y and B axes are all controlled simultaneously to turn curves at the best angle and without offsets.

The Hyper-Surface feature is not only important for tool and die construction. It detects changes in programmed shapes and ensures a consistent feed rate. This improves surface quality and reduces machining time.

When machining demanding and difficult-to-cut materials, such as Inconel, Dynamic Tool Load Control is an advantage. The application measures the concentricity and position of each cutting edge of a insert cutter and adjusts the feed rate for each cutting edge separately. This method loads the cutting edges evenly and compensates for concentricity problems. This ensures consistent and reliable machining, extends tool life, reduces downtime and lowers production costs.

Automatic compensation of the attachment head, NC gauge, torque limitation on the C axis

Auto Attachment Head Compensation is a special solution for dual-column milling machines. After a short set-up time, it automatically sets compensation values for tool head rotation, providing support for efficient and accurate machining.

NC Gage enables complex measurement tasks on turning and milling centers. It reduces setup times and enables the machine to detect and correct geometry errors.

The C-axis torque limit allows operators to easily set C-axis zero points without the need for expensive measuring equipment. Mechanical contact with a simple stop determines the position.

Thread cutting with variable spindle speed, thread cutting with variable thread and thread phase adjustment

Variable spindle speed Thread cutting allows you to adjust the feed rate or spindle speed during thread cutting. This minimizes vibration while maintaining ideal cutting conditions for consistent wire pitch and good flank surface quality. 

Variable Lead Threading prevents the formation of clap marks by allowing easy programming of variable depths of cut during wire turning. 

Wire phase adjustment locates the wire path for wet tapping by simply positioning the tool with the handwheel.

With these technologies, Okuma once again underlines its role as a single-source supplier, as all machine components are manufactured by Okuma itself. Customized CNC solutions with highly specialized software and hardware ensure optimal interaction of all machine components and energy- and cost-efficient operation.

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