High Efficiency Turning of Automotive Parts

LU EX Series of turning centers from Okuma America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) are well known for excellence in providing precision parts in high production environments and are designed for reliability, longevity and maximizing uptime. The series includes LU3000EX and LU4000EX turning centers. The LU EX is built as an integrated production system with one goal in mind, to provide a machine that makes precision parts with the highest level of efficiency for years of trouble-free production. This machine series features a compact design, heavy duty, cast iron base, in addition to optimized CNC control, motors and drive systems that are specifically designed to work together for maximum machine performance.

With a powerful main spindle and dual servo turrets capable of simultaneous, synchronized control, the LU EX Series has the power and flexibility to produce parts with the highest level of efficiency. Two tools in the cut maximize production. A series of functions are specifically designed to enhance and simplify simultaneous 4-axis turning, including a single programming file for both turrets, and the ability to program both turrets as if they were the upper turret operating on the left spindle. Consistent quality is a key requirement for automotive production. The LU EX Series is designed and built around the Thermal Friendly Design Concept that is capable of producing high quality parts across multiple shifts despite changing environmental temperatures. With its box-slant bed design, the LU EX Series experiences minimal thermal growth over time.

Building on a legacy of 4-axis turning machines that dates back to the LC Series in the mid-1970s, the LU EX Series exemplifies the latest in advanced machine and control technology yet embodies generations of traditional Okuma craftsmanship.

Okuma America Corporation, 11900 Westhall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28278, 704-588-7000, www.okuma.com/lu-ex-series.