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Completion of the Next-Generation Smart Factory

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Completion of the Next-Generation Smart Factory The New Kani DS3 Factory  May 24, 2019 Okuma Corporation Okuma Corporation (President and CEO Yoshimaro Hanaki) has completed the construction and started operation of the new Kani Dream Site 3 (DS3) factory, that continues the concept behind the headquarters’ factories, Dream Site 1 (DS1) and Dream Site 2 … Continued

Redline Engineering – Advanced Manufacturing Facility

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Redline Engineering Team Ken Stuart, Redline Engineering with Mark Richards, Okuma Australia Redline Engineering’s advanced manufacturing facility in Melbourne supplies precision CNC machined components and assemblies worldwide.  They are the preferred contract manufacturer for industry leaders in aerospace, defence, medical, rail, transport, mining and power and wind energy industries. Redline Engineering has also been built on … Continued

Advanced WA Engineering Company Building a Strong Profile on Quality and Reliability

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Perth based Future Engineering is an advanced manufacturing company offering a variety of specialised precision and fabrication services to Western Australian and International clients with the highest levels of quality and reliability. Future Engineering commenced business in 1991 with just principal Alex Ardizzone. From small beginnings this family business now has a skilled staff of … Continued

6 “HEALTHY HEART EXERCISES” FOR YOUR SPINDLE

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People tend to do exercises that increase and extend the health of their heart. Why not do the same for the heart of your machine tool, the spindle? Too many times we see a machine that has a premature failure. Some of the diseases that your spindle may succumb to are coolant contamination, overheating, or … Continued

3 Easy Tips to Protect Your CNC Machine Investment

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3 Easy Tips to Protect Your CNC Machine Investment by Joe Sides, Procurement Specialist, Okuma America Corporation What’s your reaction when you hear these words: “Un-scheduled downtime.” Horror? Panic? Hiding your chequebook? You’re right to have that reaction. CNC machine failure is always a cost; sometimes shockingly high. But what would it take to have peace of … Continued

THE TRUTH ABOUT 5-AXIS MACHINING

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For shops that aren’t already using it, 5-axis can seem pretty intimidating. In the early days, this reputation was justified, but not anymore. Twenty years ago, running 5-axis was very hard to do, and a lot of work. There was a lot of math involved for the user. Today, anyone in a machine shop who … Continued