USER'S VOICE | OKUMA Corporation

Automobile parts, construction equipment, semiconductor related devices . . . in a variety of metalworking sectors you will find Okuma machines being used by the experts. We listened to the specialists speak out about their Okuma experience — the purchasing process, their applications, and what they expect Okuma can do for them now and in the future.

Here are the testimonials from real users describing their marketing battles fought under hyper competitive conditions. User's Voice also presents their version of "monozukuri" (the craft of production; the joy of making things better than ever).

Vol. 8

OKUMA Machining Navi

• Machining Navi User Testimonials
Tool lives became longer, and cycle times became shorter
A useful tool that reduced the number of operations, tools, and cost
Essential for providing “both high quality at low-cost”
•Development Story
Making chatter “visible” and providing optimum cutting conditions
Symbolic of the regard for the shop floor perspective

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Vol. 7 OKUMA Vertical CNC Lathes Series
	• Vertical CNC Lathes User Testimonials Reducing lead time and using plant space effectively Transforming the image of vertical lathes Support system for single source for machine & control provides sense of assurance • Development Story Unique vertical lathes matched precisely to customer needs Vol. 7 Download (488KB)

Vol. 6 OKUMA Multitasking Machine MULTUS B Series
	• MULTUS User Testimonials Users impressed with single chucking that eliminates five setup changes Trust in the machine lets users challenge their limits • Development Story Full participation of related department leaders in basic design gives rise to "Collision-free machining" Vol. 6 Download (432KB)

Vol. 5 OKUMA Vertical Machining Center MB-V Series
	• MB-V User Testimonials Full operation as core machines on production lines that can be relied on The MB-V is a machine that stimulates creativity Dies machined on the MB-V really stand out • Dealer Top Sales Reps Talk About MB-V Recommended as a "strategic machine to get work" Vol. 5 Download (524KB)

Vol. 4 OKUMA Computerized Numerical Controller OSP Series
	• An OSP User Testimonial "For the NC unit, OSP is everything" In support of "Single Source Machine & Control" Manufacturing • Development Story A talk with the developers Creating an "intelligent, user-friendly NC" • The OSP Adds More Value Three sound ideas based on user perspectives Vol. 4 Download (338KB)

Vol. 3 OKUMA Double-Column Machining Centers
	• An MCR-B User Testimonial " Accuracy is survival" Demanding the world's highest accuracies • Development Story The developers speak A completely new DCMC from close attention to customer feedback and needs • 6,000 Double-Column Machining Centers Shipped Three junctures in the development of double-column machining centers Vol. 3 Download (344KB)

Vol. 2 OKUMA High-Accuracy Machining SPACE TURN Series, MB-V Series
	• An LB250T User Testimonial High-precision turning for safer parts • User Perspectives Okuma engineers comment on users' experiences • Development Story The developer speaks Rational ideas for out-of-the-box innovation • Welcome to OKUMA Impressions from new users Vol. 2 Download (413KB)

Vol. 1 OKUMA Vertical Machining Center MB-V Series
	• An MB-V User Testimonial Working toward a global standard — high-accuracy, Confidence-inspiring machine • User Perspectives Okuma engineers comment on customers' experiences • Development Story Developers reflect on the making of the MB-V • Welcome to OKUMA Impressions from new users Vol. 1 Download (357KB)