Browse by Editorial Category
Browse by Edition Date

April 2014

Skip Navigation Links.
Expand Applying TechnologyApplying Technology
Expand Drilling-Tapping-ThreadingDrilling-Tapping-Threading
Expand Current NewsCurrent News
Collapse Medical MfgMedical Mfg
Expand Metalforming-Fabricating-WaterjetMetalforming-Fabricating-Waterjet
Expand Replacement Parts and AccessoriesReplacement Parts and Accessories

show all editions →

Click here to watch Tutorial Videos >

5-Axis Design for Medical Parts Manufacturing



"Available with a wide variety of performance enhancing options, the Okuma 5-axis MU-Series of machines enables medical manufacturers to achieve the tight tolerances and premium finish characteristics demanded by the medical industry," said a spokesperson.

"The Okuma MU-Series brings abundant power to the 5-axis design. A fixed spindle and trunnion table create a 5-axis designed for optimum performance and versatility. Improved rigidity, reduced set-ups and simultaneous 5-axis machining allow for efficient, accurate creation of a wide range of precision-crafted components, including bone setting plates, hip cups and stems and artificial knee components.

"Built on the bridge-style machine design of Okuma's MB-Series and Okuma's Thermal-Friendly Concept, these machines allow for quicker cycle start times (no more waiting for the machine to warm up) and automatically compensate for thermal deformation, for high accuracy and tight tolerances," said the spokesperson.

Optional features, including various speed spindles (15k, 20k, 25k, 30k RPM), Collision Avoidance System, Machining Navi (to reduce chatter), 5-axis Auto Tuning System (for improved set-up and alignment) and Super-NURBS (for enhanced finish characteristics), enable manufacturers to specify the machine to meet individual needs and productivity performance requirements.

Available in three sizes (MU-400VII, MU-500VII and MU-6300V) the MU series features the operator-friendly THINC-OSP control - a true PC, Windows-based platform with open architecture, USB capability and large memory allowing easy connectivity of complementary and peripheral equipment.

For more information contact:

Julie Murphy, Marketing Manager

Okuma America Corporation

11900 Westhall Drive

Charlotte, NC 28278

704-588-7000

www.Okuma.com

Southwest

S. TX, LA

Hartwig Houston

4727 S Pinemont, Ste. 100

Houston, TX 77041

713-749-9600

www.hartwiginc.com

N. TX

Hartwig Dallas

5234 Bear Creek Court

Irving, TX 75061

972-790-8200

www.hartwiginc.com

NM

Hartwig Colorado

8599 Prairie Trail Drive

Denver, CO 80112

303-373-9450

www.hartwiginc.com

OK

Hartwig Broken Arrow

1913 West Reno

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918-259-0260

www.hartwiginc.com

AR

Morris South

350 Electronics Blvd.

Huntsville, AL 35824

256-461-8111

www.morrissouth.com

Southeast

NC, SC, GA, VA

Morris South

12428 Sam Neely Rd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

704-523-6008

www.morrissouth.com

FL

GOSIGER Southeast

2717 Rew Circle

Ocoee, FL 34761

407-656-1411

www.gosiger.com

MS, AL, TN

Morris South

350 Electronics Blvd.

Huntsville, AL 35824

256-461-8111

www.morrissouth.com

Northeast

E. PA, MD, DE

GOSIGER Mid/Atlantic

322 Commerce Drive

Exton, PA 19341

610-524-7722

www.gosiger.com

W. NY, W. PA, WV

Morris Great Lakes

9151 Marshall Road

Cranberry Township, PA 16066

877-373-8906

www.morrisgreatlakes.com

CT, MA, ME, NH, VT, RI, N. NJ, E. NY

The Robert E. Morris Company

910 Day Hill Road

Windsor, CT 06095

860-687-3300

www.robertemorris.com

Midwest

WI, U.P. of MI

Morris Midwest

9300 W. Heather Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53224

414-586-0450

www.morrismidwest.com

N. IL

Morris Midwest

68 Congress Circle West

Roselle, IL 60172

630-351-1901

www.morrismidwest.com

MN, SD, ND, N.W. WI

Hegman Machinery LLC

A Morris Group, Inc. Co.

8718 Monticello Lane

Maple Grove, MN 55369

763-424-5622

www.hegmanmachinery.com

S. IL, E. MO

Hartwig St. Louis

10617 Trenton Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63132

314-426-5300

www.hartwiginc.com

E. NE, W. IA

Hartwig Omaha

2210 South 156th Circle

Omaha, NE 68130

402-758-0800

www.hartwiginc.com

W. NE

Hartwig Colorado

8599 Prairie Trail Drive

Denver, CO 80112

303-373-9450

www.hartwiginc.com

W. KS

Hartwig Wichita

4959 South Lulu Ct.

Wichita, KS 67216

316-522-5500

www.hartwiginc.com

E. KS, W. MO

Hartwig Kansas City

6110 Deramus Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64120

816-231-1850

www.hartwiginc.com

MI (except U.P.)

Gosiger Michigan

14600 Keel St.

Plymouth, MI 48170

734-582-2100

www.gosiger.com

IN, W. KY

Gosiger Indiana

4627 Independence Square

Indianapolis, IN 46203

317-788-1501

www.gosiger.com

S. OH, E. KY

Gosiger Dayton

108 McDonough St.

Dayton, OH 45402

937-228-5174

www.gosiger.com

N. OH

Gosiger Cleveland

30600 Solon Industrial Pkwy

Solon, OH 44139

440-248-3111

www.gosiger.com

West

WA, OR, N. ID

Gosiger Northwest

21911 68th Avenue South

Kent, WA 98032

877-866-0982

www.gosiger.com

S. CA, N. NV

Gosiger West (Southern CA)

2334 E. Valencia Drive

Fullerton, CA 92831

714-446-7770

www.gosiger.com

N. CA

Gosiger West (Northern CA)

2033 Gateway Place

Suite 500

San Jose, CA 95110

925-371-2333

www.gosiger.com

CO, S. ID, MT, UT, WY

Hartwig Colorado

8599 Prairie Trail Drive

Denver, CO 80112

303-373-9450

www.hartwiginc.com

AZ, S. NV

Arizona CNC Equipment

1205 S. Park Lane

Suite 2

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-615-6353

www.arizonacnc.com

< back