CNC West Dec jan 2019

84 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST December 2018/January 2019 New Products ware. In that way, the operation of the TNC 640 remains familiar to existing TNC 640 users. Solutions packages "Connected Machining," "Dynamic Efficiency" and "Dynamic Precision" remain available. Five-Axis VMC Connects Machines and Utilizes Built-In Robotics —Okuma Okuma America Corporation de- buted its MU-S600V 5-axis vertical machining center (VMC) at IMTS 2018. This VMC is designed to pro- vide the ability to connect multiple machines to achieve unattended and automated production line systems. THE MU-S600V is a flex- ible, 55” wide, 5-axis space-saving VMC. It is ca- pable of achiev- ing high produc- tion automation by connecting multiple ma- chines and using built-in robotics to transfer parts from one ma- chine to another. This machine has a wide ma- chining area in a compact footprint, which maximizes both space utilization and productivity. All six sides of the workpiece can be machined in a single set-up on two machines using Okuma’s in- novative work handoff system. The MU-S600V has a standard 16 drum ATC with an optional 30 chains for increased efficiency. “Okuma Intelligent Technologies provide precise machining with stan- dard Thermo-Friendly Concept and Thermal Active Stabilizer providing enhanced thermal stability,” said a company spokesperson.