In episode 45 of Shop Matters, John Saunders and Wade Anderson celebrate the benefits of horizontal machining centers, including lights-out manufacturing and the increasing popularity of industry training programs. Insights from this exclusive episode from IMTS 2022 draw on personal narratives and e...
Executive Summary Many machine tool users have a knee-jerk reaction when they hear the term horizontal machining center: “that’s too expensive for me.” While it’s true that typical horizontal machining centers (HMCs) are more expensive (at the time of purchase) than vertical machining centers (VMCs...
Executive Summary Turn-Cut is a programming option available on Okuma horizontal machining centers that allows the machine to create bores and diameters that include circular and/or angular features. This enables users to turn features on large, unbalanced parts on the same platform where standard ...
Live demo of the Okuma MB-5000HII horizontal machining centerWatch a Turn-Cut demoLearn the advantages of horizontal machiningWhat dictates when you should use a horizontal machine vs. a vertical machineWhen does it make sense to utilize pallet pools...
Live demo and check out the newest Okuma HMC on the market: MA-4000HWatch a Turn-Cut demoLearn the advantages of horizontal machiningWhat dictates when you should use a horizontal machine vs. a vertical machineWhen it makes sense to utilize pallet pools...
As technology progresses, CNC machine tools are capable of more than ever before. While this is an incredible nod to the advancements that have been made in the industry, it also reinforces an added pressure when choosing the right machine for your shop. The bells and whistles can create gray areas,...
Get a sneak peek at the brand-new Okuma MA‑4000H with our own Errol Burrell, Machining Center Product Specialist, and Arthur Field from MTDCNC. This horizontal machining center is designed for maximum production without sacrificing precision. See how we've built on the success of other Okuma machini...
I am often asked how to determine whether a vertical machining center or a horizontal machining center is most appropriate for a given part or job. In truth, the answer varies, depending upon the part being cut, the requirements of the set-up and changeovers, and even the other jobs being cut in the...
An Okuma MB-4000H horizontal machining center put on a great show at the Morris Madness event (at Morris Midwest) in March. Watch this video and you can see the demonstration, cutting a replica model car based on the car design of the #33 Okuma/RCR NASCAR driven by Cale Conley in 2014. The...
The MA-600HIII horizontal machining center is powerful, efficient, and reliable for running lights-out. Tour the MA-600HIII today....
We're flipping out over episode 49 of Shop Matters. Straight from the Owner and President himself, hear from Lucas Cao about the inception of Squid Industries and making the switch from a competitor's machine to an Okuma GENOS M560-V to make affordable, high-performance knives. Plus, Lucas reveals w...
Take productivity a step further with the MA-8000H. Our video for this machining center shows you measurements and specs, in addition to multiple automation pairing options. For more information on the MA-8000H, click here....
