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Confident third generation family manufacturer invests in the future

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Third generation family tooling and component manufacturing company in Edwardstown, South Australia has successfully focused on alternative business opportunities in advance of the loss of key automotive business and looks to the future with confidence. “The writing was on the wall some years back that we would ultimately see a dramatic loss of our automotive … Continued

Hayes International in NZ Install another new Okuma machine

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Another Okuma machine installed in New Zealand.   Hayes International in Rotorua, NZ have a continuous improvement program to ensure they keep up with the latest CNC machine technology.  The new Okuma CNC milling machine model GENOS M660V recently installed, replaces an old mill, making this a 100% Okuma workshop. This is just one of the many … Continued

84 Engineering install Okuma Vertical Machining Centre

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84 Engineering is a family owned business, located in Cooma 11/2 hours south of Canberra.  This dedicated manufacturer specialises in the manufacture of quality belt grinders and accessories. 84 Engineering supply these “Australian-made” belt grinders which are suitable for the novice hobbyist right up to professional workshops worldwide. The first Okuma CNC purchase for this … Continued

Far North Queensland Engineering Company invests in a large advanced CNC Multi-tasking Machine

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Perrott Engineering, a family owned company in Far North Queensland has made a strong statement with a major investment in the latest Okuma Multi-tasking CNC Lathe Model Multus U4000-2SWx1500 with OSP-P300SA Control, one of the largest and most advanced machines of its type north of Brisbane. Journalist, Graeme McLean interviewed founding Managing Director John Perrott … Continued

RR Bramley gears up with Okuma

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RR Bramley & Co Ltd is one of the most recognisable engineering firms in Auckland, if not New Zealand. It’s been in business for over 90 years and any business with that sort of longevity must be doing something right. In fact, they do plenty right, although they are not about to rest on any … Continued

THE BENEFITS OF A PROPER SPINDLE WARM-UP ROUTINE

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What’s the value of sacrificing production time to warm-up a spindle? There are several reasons to institute a warm-up routine, but for starters, it’s the same reason athletes warm-up their muscles before competition. Spindles, just like muscles, work best when they operate at optimum temperatures. PREVENT WEAR AND ENSURE ACCURACY When a spindle sits idle … Continued