Okuma launches Multus U4000 and U3000 turn-mills as tailored complete machining solutions
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Japanese company Okuma has launched the Multus U4000, a multi-tasking turning centre for complete machining of workpieces up to 2 m by 650 mm diameter. Both the Multus U4000 and the smaller Multus U3000, offering up to 1,500 mm between centres, are available through sole agent NCMT.
The 22 kW main spindle of the Okuma Multus U4000 has a 91 mm bore (optionally 112 mm) and generates 700 Nm of torque at up to 4,200 rpm. Alternatively, a 32 kW drive can be specified, providing a torque of 955 Nm.
The machine is fitted with Okuma's own linear scales for high accuracy positional feedback. Servomotors deliver feedrates of up to 50 m/min in the X and Z axes and 40 m/min in the 300 mm Y-axis.
The -30º to +210º swivelling B-axis tool spindle with HSK-A63 taper (optionally Capto C6) is rated at 22 kW/12,000 rpm and develops a torque of 120 Nm. The tool magazine has 40 stations as standard, but is optionally available with a capacity of 80 tools.
Together with the C-axis on the main spindle, the machine is capable of fully interpolative, 5-axis (X, Y, Z, B, C) machining of freeform surfaces, with SuperNurbs smoothing.
The specification of these turn-mill centres can be extended further, giving users an ex-works product that is closely tailored to their needs. For example, a lower turret can be supplied, having 12 live tool stations and a 7.1 kW/40.4 Nm/6,000 rpm drive. A 22 kW counter spindle can be ordered in place of the tailstock. Numerous other accessories and software options are also available. Collision avoidance is standard in the 19-inch screen Okuma OSP-P300 control.
