The three-day event provided a comprehensive overview of the latest Okuma solutions (avalable in the UK from NCMT), focusing on advanced technologies that enable the most accurate, complete and productive machining processes.
During the event, Okuma closed a sale of two machine tools with ITA Nordic. In the future, the Finnish manufacturer will use the multi-tasking machine Multus B550 C3000 and the one-saddle lathe LB4000 MY1500 to produce high quality components. ITA Nordic’s clients come from various demanding sectors, like mining, marine, forestry or energy.
During the demonstrations, visitors saw 5-axis machining centres like the MU-10000H, multi-tasking machines like the Multus U5000 and multi-tasking machines with additive manufacturing capabilities and heat treatment like the MU-6300V LASER EX. The event offered high level demonstrations and time for individual discussions with the Okuma experts an also for guided tours - these machine tools are on permanent display in the Okuma showroom in Krefeld, Germany: MU-10000H, MU-4000V-L, MU-6300V-L Laser EX, Multus U5000 1SC2000 LASER EX, Multus B250, MU-S600V, Multsu U4000 2SW 1500, Genos M460V-5AX.
Highlighted at the event were B-axis turning for a fast and precise turning of curved surfaces. By changing the angle of the B-axis, the application always positions the tool ideally. As a result, curved surfaces can be turned without tool changes saving time and eliminating ridges.
To show how to achieve high dimensional accuracy without compromises in terms of productivity, Okuma presented the Intelligent Technology application 5-Axis Auto Tuning System. By simply placing a datum sphere on the table and positioning a touch-probe directly above it, operators can start the calibration process. The following process is fast and is fully automated.
Okuma’s smart factory solution, Connect Plan, was a highlight at the event. The application was used to connect the machines in the showroom to simulate an IoT-based production plant. The system enables visualisation of the entire factory, real-time data processing as well as predictive maintenance and analysis, based on which production can be improved on a daily basis.
