VMC MARRIES VALUE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
The Okuma GENOS M460-VE vertical machining center uses a powerful double-column structure to deliver the most machining in the least floor space.
Posted: October 29, 2010
Okuma‘s (Nagoya, Japan) GENOS M460-VE vertical machining center marries value with high performance machining technology. It adopts a powerful double-column structure to deliver the most machining in the least floor space. Total travel measures 30 in (X), 18.11 in (Y) and 18.11 in (Z) with a rapid traverse rate of 1574 ipm.
Okuma’s Constant Care remote service is available on all THINC-equipped Okuma machines. This remote service allows the operator, with the push of a button, to connect directly to Okuma and distributor service representatives in order to troubleshoot and remotely diagnose problems or issues with the machine. This service can reduce the time and cost required to address service problems, thus decreasing downtime and improving machine performance.
Okuma’s new Machining Navi software improves cutting times and performance by searching for the optimum cutting conditions by measuring chatter vibration. Machining Navi M-i (Intelligence) automatically adjusts tool rotation speed and Machining Navi M-g (Guidance) advises the operator on the optimum spindle speed for cutting. This provides the right balance between fast cutting and chatter reduction, improving cutting efficiency.
To help improve machine performance, Okuma has unveiled a coolant monitor system that uses the THINC control to monitor coolant pH and concentration. Designed in conjunction with Shell Lubricants, this system alerts manufacturers when their coolant concentrations have fallen or risen beyond ideal parameters. Proper coolant maintenance is important to obtaining peak performance from a machine tool. This easy-to-use system takes the guesswork out of coolant monitoring.
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