Okuma Summer Showcase 2017 Highlights (Video)

If you missed attending Okuma’s recent 2017 Summer Showcase in Charlotte, you can catch a glimpse of some of the action in this video, which was filmed at the event. More than 200 customers from 100 companies attended and viewed cutting demonstrations on more than 15 machine tools and were educated on breakthrough technologies that can give them a competitive edge. Demonstrations featured exotic material cutting on titanium as well as stainless steel and aluminum and were focused on the automotive industry.

Watch: Okuma Summer Showcase 2017 Highlights

Learning Opportunities for Attendees

In addition to opportunities to take advantage of access to Okuma Application Engineers and one-on-one demos with Product Specialists, attendees learned about the latest technologies, including:

• Okuma’s New Laser Technology: The LASER EX series features state-of-the-art laser technology combining subtractive and additive manufacturing, coating and precision hardening on multitasking machines.
• Get Connected: Okuma has made the process of connecting machine tools easy for customers through use of the OSP control, IIoT and MTConnect. Data collection and analysis enables customers to improve profitability.
• Sandvik Coromant Prime Turning™: PrimeTurning™ is a new methodology which enables turning in all directions as opposed to conventional turning. This allows for more flexibility, productivity and efficiency when cutting chips, and can reduce cycle time up to 50 percent.
• Trochoidal Milling: Trochoidal milling and other alternative tool paths allow for higher feeds and speeds, fitting perfectly into the framework of cost-driven, machining planning.

Save the Date

You’ll have another opportunity to participate in demos and presentations like these at Okuma’s Technology Showcase Open House, which will be held December 5-6, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. Save the date and stay tuned for further updates on this event.