OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION

Okuma America’s 2013 Technology Showcase

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

Okuma America Corporation’s Technology Showcase event, held December 10-12, 2013 in Charlotte, N.C., was the company’s largest to date, both in attendance and the number of CNC machines shown.

Hard Turning’s Strong Finish

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

With the right methodology in place, this alternative to grinding can often save money while adequately meeting surface finish requirements.

Okuma’s OSP Control is 50 Years Old

By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining

In 1963, Okuma introduced its first CNC the OSP. OSP stands for Okuma sampling path, which emphasized the innovation of creating a digital representation of a machine tool’s cutting path.

Video: Company Evolves from a Manual Shop to a High Precision Success Story

By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing

Ian and Jack Wagter, owners of Lumar Machining & Manufacturing Ltd. of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, purchased the company with a customer base of two automotive plants. Today, Lumar Machining has a thriving business with plans to expand, adding even more machining technology.

Okuma Opens New High-Efficiency Factory

By: Chris Koepfer - Production Machining

Okuma Corporation has held a formal dedication ceremony celebrating the opening of the first building of its new manufacturing facilities in Oguchi, Japan.

Shopfloor Data and the Future of Manufacturing

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

Redundancy is far too common in many areas of life. Standardized processes that streamline production might be the perfect solution.
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Shop Grows its Multitasking Operations

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

Here's a look at what this shop's expanded multitasking capabilities have meant to its success and how it plans to continue building momentum.

Multitasking Capabilities Help Shop Stay Ahead of Orders

By: Lori Beckman - Products Finishing

With the new Okuma CNC lathe multitasking production center, this company is increasing the size of its net, going after new markets, taking a hard look at aerospace engine coolers and a large array of medical applications.

Robots Drive High-Performance Manufacturing

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

As anticipated, IMTS brought a nice list of technological eye-openers.

Increasing Business with Hard Turning

By: Chris Felix - Production Machining

By gaining experience in hard turning, a shop adds to its arsenal a cost-effective alternative to grinding, opening doors to new opportunities.