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5-Axis VMC for Heavy-Duty Cutting



5-Axis VMC for Heavy-Duty Cutting

Okuma's MU-8000V vertical machining center (VMC) for 5-axis multi-sided machining features standard ballscrew cooling and a rigid left-right, mobile trunnion table support for high precision and power. The low center of gravity in workpiece movement gives this machine the ability to machine difficult materials and a wide range of workpieces, reported the company.

"This workhorse is available with a standard No. 40 or 50 spindle, providing a configuration for nearly any 5-axis job," said a company spokesperson. "An in-machine coil chip conveyor allows for safe, reliable chip discharge. Close proximity of the spindle and control panel, in addition to easy access to the workpiece, gives this machine increased operator functionality."

Increased productivity is achieved with a variety of automation options. The design places the pallet changes at the back of the machine, allowing easy connection to a PALLETACE flexible manufacturing system, pallet pool, large capacity ATC and robots to deliver high productivity in addition to high accuracy.

"The MU-8000V can be equipped with Okuma's exclusive Super-NURBS function, enabling high feedrates and ultra-fine finishes," said the spokesperson. "The optional Machining Navi monitors cutting conditions and displays optimal spindle speed to eliminate chatter. The 5-axis auto tuning achieves higher accuracies by automatically measuring and correcting machine misalignments in minutes. Okuma's Thermo-Friendly Concept and Collision Avoidance System are standard intelligent technologies to ensure this 5-axis machining center performs consistently from the first part to the last, regardless of warm up time or ambient temperatures, and the machine is protected from potentially harmful crashes."

Key features of the Okuma MU-8000V:

  • Axis travels XYZ: 1,450 mm / 1,050 mm / 600 mm (57" / 41.3" / 23.6")
  • C-axis: 360° infinite
  • Rapid traverse XYZ: 50 m/min (1,969 IPM)
  • Rapid A/C: 30/90 RPM
  • Maximum load: 700 kg (1,540 lbs.).

For more information contact:

Julie Murphy, Marketing Director

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

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Hartwig Broken Arrow

1913 West Reno

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918-259-0260

www.hartwiginc.com

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Morris South

350 Electronics Blvd.

Huntsville, AL 35824

256-461-8111

www.morrissouth.com

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Morris South

12428 Sam Neely Rd.

Charlotte, NC 28273

704-523-6008

www.morrissouth.com

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GOSIGER Southeast

2717 Rew Circle

Ocoee, FL 34761

407-656-1411

www.gosiger.com

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Morris South

350 Electronics Blvd.

Huntsville, AL 35824

256-461-8111

www.morrissouth.com

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322 Commerce Drive

Exton, PA 19341

610-524-7722

www.gosiger.com

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Cranberry Township, PA 16066

877-373-8906

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Windsor, CT 06095

860-687-3300

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Morris Midwest

9300 W. Heather Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53224

414-586-0450

www.morrismidwest.com

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Roselle, IL 60172

630-351-1901

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Morris Midwest

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Maple Grove, MN 55369

763-424-5622

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Hartwig St. Louis

10617 Trenton Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63132

314-426-5300

www.hartwiginc.com

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2210 South 156th Circle

Omaha, NE 68130

402-758-0800

www.hartwiginc.com

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Hartwig Colorado

8599 Prairie Trail Drive

Denver, CO 80112

303-373-9450

www.hartwiginc.com

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4959 South Lulu Ct.

Wichita, KS 67216

316-522-5500

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Kansas City, MO 64120

816-231-1850

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734-582-2100

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Indianapolis, IN 46203

317-788-1501

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108 McDonough St.

Dayton, OH 45402

937-228-5174

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30600 Solon Industrial Pkwy

Solon, OH 44139

440-248-3111

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Gosiger Northwest

21911 68th Avenue South

Kent, WA 98032

877-866-0982

www.gosiger.com

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Gosiger West (Southern CA)

2334 E. Valencia Drive

Fullerton, CA 92831

714-446-7770

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Gosiger West (Northern CA)

2033 Gateway Place

Suite 500

San Jose, CA 95110

925-371-2333

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Hartwig Colorado

8599 Prairie Trail Drive

Denver, CO 80112

303-373-9450

www.hartwiginc.com

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Arizona CNC Equipment

1205 S. Park Lane

Suite 2

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-615-6353

www.arizonacnc.com

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