Okuma CNC Machines Now Equipped with Conversational, Easy-to-Understand Programming

Okuma America Corporation has announced that select machines from its core product line now come equipped with the Advanced One Touch-Interactive Graphics Function (AOT-IGF), a conversational programming software designed for Okuma's lathes, machining centers and multitasking machines.

AOT enables plants and shops to easily create simple part designs without the need for highly-trained programmers, achieve faster setup times, and increase machine productivity.

Maximize a Machine Tool's Full Potential

With AOT onboard, a highly-intuitive graphical user interface provides step-by-step instructions that guide operators through the process of selecting material type, tooling, processes, and cutting motions for the desired part design. From there, the system then simulates the cutting process in a 3D graphical view before exporting the NC (numeric control) program. Using AOT to create custom programs allows manufacturers to maximize their machine tool's full potential, while eliminating concern regarding correct program syntax.

Advantages of Using Advanced One Touch

A key benefit of AOT is that it allows shops to get the most out of their machine tools while avoiding typical manufacturing pitfalls. Specifically, it allows users to:

• Easily create and edit part designs directly at the machine tool.
• Follow step-by-step instructions to streamline the process of selecting material type, shape, tooling, processes and cutting motions.



• Import 2D drawings straight into AOT using the DXF (drawing exchange format) import function.
• Simulate the cutting process and show a cutting time study.
• Program conversational files and run the NC (numeric control) code.
• Import NC code straight into AOT from CAM (computer-aided machining) systems or other programs.
• Automatically post program notes for future reference.
• Perform a process restart from the conversational file, making it easier to re-run features without knowing specific line numbers to restart from.

Shops that do not currently have AOT installed on their machines can give Advanced One Touch a try by downloading a free 60-day trial. The trial version is for use on a PC and will provide an interactive preview of the functionalities and benefits of the software.

For more information or to download the free trial visit, click below.

Okuma

Rate this article

[Okuma CNC Machines Now Equipped with Conversational, Easy-to-Understand Programming]

Very interesting, with information I can use
Interesting, with information I may use
Interesting, but not applicable to my operation
Not interesting or inaccurate

E-mail Address (required):

Comments:

Type the number:

Copyright © 2024 by Nelson Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction Prohibited.
View our terms of use and privacy policy ::m::