Okuma America Unveils New Robotics Line at IMTS 2024

Okuma America Corporation's Factory Automation Division has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) series. The new robotics line will be showcased at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 in Chicago, from Sept. 9 to 14.

"Our team is excited to bring the ORL series to market and showcase its capabilities at IMTS 2024," shared Wade Anderson, Okuma America's vice president of engineering and factory automation division. "With its compact footprint and easy integration process, an ORL unit can quickly make an impact for machine shops of any size."

The ORL series, designed to enhance productivity and streamline operations, features three models:

·         ORL-D: A drawer-style storage unit accommodating up to 92 workpieces, with an optional template for 180 smaller pieces.

·         ORL-R: A rotary-style unit with various templates for up to 166 workpieces.

·         ORL-MC: A machining center unit capable of handling up to 288 workpieces, utilizing patented MultiGrip™ technology for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.

Each ORL model boasts a compact design, requiring only eight to nine feet of floor space, and integrates FANUC industrial robot arms with a 25-pound payload capacity.

At IMTS 2024, Okuma will demonstrate the ORL series with live setups:

·         ORL-R paired with an Okuma MULTUS B300II multitasking machine, showcasing loading and unloading capabilities.

·         ORL-MC coupled with an Okuma GENOS M560V0-5AX 5-axis machining center, featuring automatic tool changes and workholding adjustments.