West Manufacturing News - April 2025
Horizontal Lathe Designed for Small Parts
2025-03-19 09:13:49
Okuma America Corporation has launched an addition to the company’s horizontal lathe lineup—the Okuma LB2000 EX III. This new product joins the company’s flagship line of LB-EX series lathes.
Equipped with a 140 Flat spindle, the LB2000 EX III is designed to create finely-tuned small parts or complex components when paired with optional MYW (milling, Y-axis and sub-spindle) offerings. Hallmarks of the LB-EX lathe family include high-accuracy machining partly attributed to the machine’s rigid construction.
Additionally, the LB2000 EX III is equipped with a high-power, high-torque PREX motor built to deliver powerful, high-quality machining for heavy and high-speed cutting. This, in combination with Okuma’s Thermal-Friendly Concept, which minimizes thermal growth during the machining process, ensures machining accuracy and thermal stability, the company reported.
The LB4000 EX III is equipped with Okuma’s new OSP-P500 control, a next-generation open-architecture control designed exclusively for Okuma machines. This control enables numerous intelligent machining technologies, including:
• Windows-based, open-architecture platform for easy integration to applications on the Okuma App Store and beyond
• Greater processing power with dualcore computer processors
• Embedded cyber-security features to protect operations and data
• On-board energy management and green machining capabilities with Okuma’s proprietary Thermo-Friendly Concept and ECO suite plus functionality
• Full-color touchscreen in two sizes: 15” screen or 21.5” screen, based on machine model
• Combination of user-friendly hard and soft keys; QWERTY keyboard
• Space-saving, modern design with ergonomic tilt and swivel capabilities; pulse handle options also available.
Key specs of the LB2000 EX III horizontal lathe:
• Max. machining diameter/length: 16.93”/11.81”
• Rapid traverse X-Z: 1,181/1,181 IPM
• Speed range: 45~5,000 RPM
• Main spindle nose/chuck: Ø140 flat/ 6”
• Sub spindle nose/chuck: Ø140 Flat/ 6”
• Standard power: 15/10 HP.
For more information contact:
Okuma America Corporation
11900 Westhall Drive
Charlotte, NC 28278
704-588-7000
www.okuma.com
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