Okuma and Sandvik to Host Aerospace Learning and Manufacturing Event

Okuma America Corporation and Sandvik Coromant are teaming up to host  “Manufacturing Excellence – Applying Emerging Technologies to Aerospace Manufacturing” on December 8, 2015 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and December 9, 2015, from 8:00 AM - noon at 11900 Westhall Dr., Charlotte, NC, in the Okuma Aerospace Center of Excellence. Guests will tour the Aerospace Center of Excellence, view CNC machine tool cutting demonstrations and learn about the latest CNC machining technologies for the aerospace industry to increase production, decrease costs, improve quality and maximize profitability.

Keynote speaker Robert Mudge of RPM & Associates, Inc., supplier of laser deposition technology (LDT) products and services to aerospace customers, will discuss using additive and subtractive manufacturing to multiply productivity. Guests will also attend a learning session about Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) and view various CNC machine technology demonstrations. 

Learning Session Topics Include 

• The Digital Age of Manufacturing – Putting the Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) to work for you - real-life examples of how the shop floor is connected to the front office, and the bottom line.

Machine Technologies Include

• The Frozen Tundra – The benefits and effects of machining in a cryogenic state (5ME) 

• Pump It Up – How high-pressure coolant can save you money and improve quality (Sandvik Coromant and MP Systems) 

• Rethinking the Manufacturing Process – How multitasking machines and specialty tooling can improve efficiency (Okuma and Sandvik Coromant) 

• On the Right Path – Achieving process improvements with proper tool path generation (software/tooling) and taking advantage of the newest developments in metalcutting and machine tool technologies 

• Okuma App Store and OSP Suite.

Machines on Display (subject to change)

• MU-10000H – 5-axis horizontal machining center

• MA-12500H – horizontal machining center

• VTM-100 - vertical turning lathe

• LOC-650 - 4-axis horizontal lathe

• MU-6300V - 5-axis vertical machining center

• MU-8000V - 5-axis vertical machining center

• MULTUS U3000 - multitasking horizontal lathe

• MULTUS U4000 - multitasking horizontal lathe.

Attendees Can

• Learn about new and emerging technologies from a variety of suppliers and discover how to apply it in their shops

• Evaluate a variety of technology and equipment types

• Network with aerospace industry leaders and influencers

• Learn how to improve productivity and ROI.

For more information contact:

Julie Murphy, Marketing Director

Okuma America Corporation

11900 Westhall Drive

Charlotte, NC 28278

704-588-7000

www.okuma.com

www.okuma.com/events/aero2015

Sandvik Coromant US

1702 Nevins Road

P.O. Box 428

Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-0428

800-SANDVIK / 201-794-5000

us.coromant@sandvik.com

www.sandvik.coromant.com

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