Control Development
1963: Single Source
Okuma develops OSP NC controller with absolute position feedback, becoming Japan’s only comprehensive manufacturer of both machine & controller (one year before IBM introduces System 360 family of computers).
1973: CNC Developed
Okuma develops a computerized numerical control (CNC) in-house. All Okuma machines therafter are CNC equipped.
1976: Micro- Processor
OSP-300 control microprocessor CNC introduced, which eliminated vacuum tubes for a smaller, more reliable and capable computer.
1981: Multi Main Processor
OSP-5000 control introduced with more processing power for more interpolation calculation, leading to better algorithms for improved cycle time and machining quality.
1991: Servo Controlled Turret
Replaced slow hydraulically controlled turrets with high speed servo controlled turrets.
2002: Thermal Deformation Compensation
The predecessor to today’s Thermo Friendly Concept.
2004: THINC Developed
At IMTS 2004 Okuma officially launched the THINC®-OSP control —the first PC-based, open- architecture, intelligent numerical control.
2012: Dual Core P300
THINC®-OSP control moves to a dual core processor for increased horsepower, while the single-screen operation and consolidated tool database mean more efficient programming, setup and operation.
1963: Single Source
Okuma develops OSP NC controller with absolute position feedback, becoming Japan’s only comprehensive manufacturer of both machine & controller (one year before IBM introduces System 360 family of computers).
1973: CNC Developed
Okuma develops a computerized numerical control (CNC) in-house. All Okuma machines therafter are CNC equipped.
1976: Micro- Processor
OSP-300 control microprocessor CNC introduced, which eliminated vacuum tubes for a smaller, more reliable and capable computer.
1981: Multi Main Processor
OSP-5000 control introduced with more processing power for more interpolation calculation, leading to better algorithms for improved cycle time and machining quality.
1991: Servo Controlled Turret
Replaced slow hydraulically controlled turrets with high speed servo controlled turrets.
2002: Thermal Deformation Compensation
The predecessor to today’s Thermo Friendly Concept.
2004: THINC Developed
At IMTS 2004 Okuma officially launched the THINC®-OSP control —the first PC-based, open- architecture, intelligent numerical control.
2012: Dual Core P300
THINC®-OSP control moves to a dual core processor for increased horsepower, while the single-screen operation and consolidated tool database mean more efficient programming, setup and operation.
The Okuma Sampling Path (OSP) Control, the foundation upon which THINC is built, is a robust control design that uses industry standard components to simplify servicing. Over more than four decades, OSP has seen 17 iterations, each adding power, performance and ease of use. Movement to a PC platform allows THINC to keep pace with business technology enabling continual upgrades without a complete control overhaul. Every element has been designed so the control can continue to grow with PC technology and still perform reliably. This makes THINC a technologically and financially effective control solution.