Hi,
We are considering to buy VMC for our mold works. Over last few months we have explored various options, however two options have stood out the most.
Makino ps 105 & Okuma Genos m560 v
We have to cut stainless steel, p20, hardened stavax (55 HRC) type materials. We make simple 2d type mold to complex 3d contour moulds. The cutters we use are 70 % in the range of 6mm to 30mm Dia & 30 % fall in the range of 2mm to 6mm dia.
We have really liked Okuma genos series. It's got bridge type construction with X & Z movement on spindle & y movement on table. 12000 RPM & OSP control with super nurbs.
Within the same budget we are getting MAKINO PS 105
Makino is offering 14000 Rpm spindle & core cooled ball screw as unique feature. However, the controller is equivalent to an upgraded fanuc Oi with 200 look ahead, 1ms block processing speed , AICC 2, nano smoothening etc..
They claim that with these features fanuc Oi will be able to perform decent 3d contouring as well. Does anyone has experience with Fanuc Oi 3d contouring capability?
We feel technically that Okuma could be a better choice as they are offering bridge like construction & more capable OSP P300 M-R controller.
BUT their presence in our area is negligible. Okuma's support & infra is still in its infant stage in India. Though they have sold quite a few machines in India but mostly to MNCs.
On the other hand Makino has invested a lot in India & is eager to push its machine in small job shops as well. They have already developed a core team which is open to work with customers in complex jobs. Further, spare parts & other services can also be expected to be better than Okuma for coming few years at least.
Please share your views as it may assist in making decision.
We are considering to buy VMC for our mold works. Over last few months we have explored various options, however two options have stood out the most.
Makino ps 105 & Okuma Genos m560 v
We have to cut stainless steel, p20, hardened stavax (55 HRC) type materials. We make simple 2d type mold to complex 3d contour moulds. The cutters we use are 70 % in the range of 6mm to 30mm Dia & 30 % fall in the range of 2mm to 6mm dia.
We have really liked Okuma genos series. It's got bridge type construction with X & Z movement on spindle & y movement on table. 12000 RPM & OSP control with super nurbs.
Within the same budget we are getting MAKINO PS 105
Makino is offering 14000 Rpm spindle & core cooled ball screw as unique feature. However, the controller is equivalent to an upgraded fanuc Oi with 200 look ahead, 1ms block processing speed , AICC 2, nano smoothening etc..
They claim that with these features fanuc Oi will be able to perform decent 3d contouring as well. Does anyone has experience with Fanuc Oi 3d contouring capability?
We feel technically that Okuma could be a better choice as they are offering bridge like construction & more capable OSP P300 M-R controller.
BUT their presence in our area is negligible. Okuma's support & infra is still in its infant stage in India. Though they have sold quite a few machines in India but mostly to MNCs.
On the other hand Makino has invested a lot in India & is eager to push its machine in small job shops as well. They have already developed a core team which is open to work with customers in complex jobs. Further, spare parts & other services can also be expected to be better than Okuma for coming few years at least.
Please share your views as it may assist in making decision.