IMTS - Okuma's New GA26W Grinder is Equipped with the Intelligent OSP-P300G Control

Easy Operation CNC control maximizes efficiency and production.

Okumas new GA26W high speed, compact grinder is now equipped with the intelligent OSP-P300G CNC control. Okumas open architecture OSP-P control runs on a Windows®-based platform and fully integrates the machine, motors, drives and encoders, allowing for enhanced machine performance and true customization to suit particular machining needs. The Easy Operation control and touch screen increase efficiency by letting users easily and quickly toggle between machine operations, programming and wheel preparation screens. At IMTS 2016 this machine will be shown grinding a steel shaft.

The innovative wheelhead traverse structure gives this CNC grinder a solid, compact footprint that saves valuable floor space while the user-friendly design allows various workpieces to be loaded effortlessly for easy automation in high production environments. The extremely rigid foundation paired with Okumas hydrodynamic wheel spindle allows for heavy-duty grinding.
The GA26W is equipped with standard chatter control function that automatically adjusts wheel speed for accurate, stable machining. The powerful 7.5kW (15kW-optional) grinding wheel spindle is ideal for grinding mass produced parts with precision.
Key features and benefits of the GA26W:
Easy Operation OSP-P300G control
IGAP+ Conversational programming
Large 610mm(24") grinding wheel
Tailstock quill stroke 50 mm
Wheel spindle motor: 7.5 kW (10 hp) [15 kW(20hp) option]
High feed rates X-axis ø30 m/min; Z-axis: 20 m/min
Superior rigidity for powerful grinding
Variety of loader patterns for easy automation
For more information on Okumas GPW/GAW series visit http://www.okuma.com/gpga26w.

About Okuma America Corporation
Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industrys only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, and spindle all manufactured by Okuma. The company also designs their own CNC controls to integrate seamlessly with each machine tools functionality. In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industrys only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content. Along with its extensive distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantage through the open possibilities of machine tools, today and into the future. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com/americas or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @OkumaAmerica.

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