Step Up Your Game for Under $100K

Times change. Prices change. But there remains one constant: Okuma has a variety of affordable options that can help your machine shop elevate to the next level. Click here to see what we’re doing that can help you step up your game for still under $100k.

Do you ever wish you could step up to an Okuma, knowing you’d get a level of performance that would have you happily cutting high-quality chips quickly, time after time? Do you think at the same time…”I just wish I could AFFORD an Okuma.” (Yes, I’ve heard this before!) First of all, let us help you conduct an ROI evaluation and show you the numbers – Okumas are moneymaking machines, and that means they’re a profitable investment. But if the price tag is still your dilemma, I have great news for you. Right now, Okumas are more affordable than you thought. Case in point: as part of our Affordable Excellence program (which encompasses 9 different machines), we now have several different models of our popular GENOS CNC lathes that come in around $100K. Not only that, you also get a package of included extras (no extra charge) that dramatically increase the bang for your buck.

GENOS L250 – Sporty Little Compact at an Affordable price.

Let’s take our GENOS L250II CNC lathe as an example. This is a solid little workhorse that’s built on a one-piece cast iron base and takes up as little as 30 square feet of floor space. There are many reasons this popular lathe is a sturdy and reliable performer. For one thing, every Okuma machine tool is hand scraped, which means it will maintain high levels of accuracy for a very long time. And because we’re the industry’s only single-source provider (with the machine, drive, motors, encoders, spindle and control all manufactured by Okuma), the various components of this CNC lathe communicate smoothly and deliver greater reliability and higher performance. Some might consider this an entry-level lathe, and for sure, it’s a great place to start. But it’s also perfect for a variety of parts for a multitude of industries.

Extras: The Whole Package (No Extra Cost)

So I mentioned extras, let’s see what that includes:

• Local Distribution and Support: The key word here is “local”, and in addition to the machine’s build quality, local-ness really sets us apart from the rest. For several decades Okuma has invested in establishing a premium distribution network throughout the Americas, which means today it’s the largest in the industry. This means you have access to sales, service, training and engineering right in your backyard.
• Large Parts Inventory: One of the questions we hear often during the machine buying process is “What kind of parts do you have on the shelf in case I need them quickly?” In total, we have $200 million in OEM Certified original parts inventory worldwide, ready to ship from a variety of stocking locations. We have $60 million in inventory right here in the Americas, including our North Carolina headquarters and our distributor facilities. Because of the geographic spread of our distributors and their locally stocked inventory, we can often get a part delivered to a customer within a day.
• Access to Experts: Okuma’s OSP-P control is a completely open environment that allows for collaboration with best-in-class technology partners. We’ve organized this into a collaborative network of experts known as Partners in THINC. By putting the right Partners together we can develop custom machining solutions that keep you ahead of the pack.
• One-year Warranty

They Run and Run and Keep On Running

I’ve been in this industry for 40 years, so, like many of you, I know what to look for. There’s another interesting fact that really jumps out at me about Okuma’s machine quality. Did you know we have a documented track record of 90 months (7.5 years) Mean Time Between Failure? Yes, they run and run and keep on running.

Could you get a cheaper lathe? Yep. Would it break down and cost you more in repairs, aggravation and lost productivity? Double yep. Is it a fantastic deal when you can get a high quality machine at an affordable price? Absolutely! It’s the best of both worlds. Let’s talk about how you can step up to Okuma. Contact us, or your local distributor, if you want to learn more about our Affordable Excellence program.

David Fischer is Lathe Product Specialist, Okuma America Corporation.

[Check out the full list of Okuma’s special CNC machine offers on our Affordable Excellence page – we have 9 models to choose from.]