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.