Okuma, Sandvik Coromant host aerospace manufacturing event

OKUMA America Corp., a CNC machine tool manufacturer, and Sandvik Coromant, a supplier of cutting tools, tooling solutions and know-how to the metalworking industry, are teaming up to host  “Manufacturing Excellence – Applying Emerging Technologies to Aerospace Manufacturing” on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. and Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 8:00a.m.- noon in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Guests will tour the Aerospace Center of Excellence, view CNC machine tool cutting demonstrations and learn about the latest CNC machining technologies for the aerospace industry to increase production, decrease costs, improve quality and maximize profitability.

Keynote speaker, Robert Mudge of RPM & Associates, Inc. supplier of LDT (laser deposition technology) products and services to aerospace customers, will discuss using additive and subtractive manufacturing to multiply productivity. Guests will also attend a learning session about IIoT (Industry Internet of Things) and view various CNC machine technology demonstrations.

Learning Session Topics Include:

• The Digital Age of Manufacturing – Putting the Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) to work for you - real-life examples of how the shop floor is connected to the front office, and the bottom line

Machine Technologies Include:

• The Frozen Tundra – The benefits and effects of machining in a cryogenic state (5ME)
• Pump It Up – How high-pressure coolant can save you money and improve quality (Sandvik Coromant and MP Systems)
• Rethinking the Manufacturing Process – How multi-tasking machines and specialty tooling can improve efficiency (Okuma and Sandvik Coromant)
• On the Right Path – Achieving process improvements with proper tool path generation (software/tooling) and taking advantage of the newest developments in metal-cutting and machine tool technologies
• Okuma App Store & OSP Suite

Machines on Display (subject to change):

• MU-10000H – 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center
• MA-12500H – Horizontal Machining Center
• VTM-100 - Vertical Turning Lathe
• LOC-650 - 4-Axis Horizontal Lathe
• MU-6300V - 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center
• MU-8000V - 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center
• MULTUS U3000 - Multitasking Horizontal Lathe
• MULTUS U4000 - Multitasking Horizontal Lathe

Attendees can expect to:

• Learn about new and emerging technologies from a variety of suppliers and discover how to apply it in their shops
• Evaluate a variety of technology and equipment types
• Network with aerospace industry leaders and influencers
• Realize improved productivity and increased return on investment

Lunch will be provided daily. For detailed information about the Okuma/Sandvik Coromant Manufacturing Excellence aerospace event and to register visit www.okuma.com/events/aero2015.  For more information on Okuma America Corporation visit http://www.okuma.com/ and to learn more about Sandvik Coromant visit http://www.sandvik.coromant.com/ .