While comparing the performance and features of 5-axis machines on the websites of various machine tool manufacturers, my boss encouraged me to visit Okuma and see the machines in person. Therefore, we visited Okuma to thoroughly examine the machining precision, range, and cycle time, as well as operability and ease of use.
In addition to its high basic performance, what stood out to us was the excellent accessibility to the machine, which eliminates the need for climbing stairs. We were particularly concerned about other manufacturers' machines, which required workers to go up and down stairs during setup, creating additional strain for them. Another feature that caught our attention was the collision avoidance system. We were convinced that this feature would significantly reduce preparation time by eliminating the need for operators to perform interference checks on the actual machine. Additionally, we found it highly appealing that measurement results of machining accuracy, maintenance information, and operation manuals could be easily checked on the large operation screen.
Furthermore, since we plan to utilize the machining center not only for additional shaft hole machining but also for custom product manufacturing in the future, we determined that Okuma's 5-axis vertical machining center "MU-V" was the optimal choice. This decision was based on a comprehensive evaluation of machining quality, workability, cost, applicability, and other factors.