The MU-10000H, a five-axis HMC from Okuma, is designed for challenging applications in aerospace machining, heavy equipment and other large parts. Built on Okuma’s Thermo-Friendly Concept, the machine can run from a cold start because it resists thermal deformation, the company says. The machine features a large trunnion table with a 1-m² pallet and a two-pallet APC. It can accommodate workpieces as heavy as 5,500 lbs and as large as 59.05" in diameter by 44.29" tall. The machine can provide a maximum 1,416 foot-pounds (1,920 Nm) of torque. The HMC is equipped with THINC P200MA.
To meet the extreme tolerance of the telescope’s beryllium mirrors, the manufacturer had to rely on stable horizontal machining centers with a high degree of consistency volumetric accuracy.
Lathes represent some of the oldest machining technology, but it’s still helpful to remember the basics when considering the purchase of a new turning machine.
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