Okuma welcomes Blaser Swisslube, metalworking fluid solutions provider for CNC machine tools, to Partners in THINC.

Okuma America Corporation, a world-leader in CNC machine tools announces that Blaser Swisslube, a leading supplier of CNC machine tool metalworking fluid solutions, has joined Partners in THINC. Blaser Swisslube, founded in 1936, is a globally active company that is represented in approximately 60 countries. They develop and produce high-quality cutting and grinding fluids that enable customers to successfully produce a wide range of products.

“The addition of Blaser Swisslube provides insight into the advantages of using the right coolant for a particular application. Coolant is a necessary element for longer tool life and reduced part distortion due to heat. While these are key benefits of machining fluids, proper selection also provides improved surface finish and chip evacuation, higher chip removal rates and improved health of the machinist and machine. Coolant isn’t simply discolored water anymore,” says Jeff Estes, director, Partners in THINC.

Blaser Swisslube’s goal is to optimize its customers’ manufacturing processes by enabling machine tool users to fully maximize the potential of their machines and tools. The company’s Liquid Tool improves economic efficiency and productivity as well as machining quality. Blaser Swisslube solutions are backed by a long history of customized services, skilled experts and deep experience in the metalworking industry.

Members of Partners in THINC provide superior technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver advanced manufacturing system solutions.

Okuma America Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tools, is pleased to announce that CGTech, a leading developer of CNC software specializing in simulations, verification, optimization and analysis technology for the manufacturing industry has joined Partners in THINC.

Members of Partners in THINC provide superior technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver advanced manufacturing system solutions.

Since 1988 CGTech’s product, VERICUT® software, has been the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency. VERICUT enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs. The program also optimizes NC programs to both save time and produce higher quality surface finish. VERICUT simulates all types of CNC machine tools and runs standalone, but can also be integrated with most leading CAM systems.

“CGTech is excited to be a member of Partners in THINC so that we may help end-users improve their manufacturing efficiency. By partnering with Okuma and Partners in THINC, CGTech can provide users with accurate machine simulations of Okuma machine tools to ensure that their tool paths are right the first time, every time,” said Jon Prun, President, CGTech.

“Okuma America is very pleased that CGTech has joined Partners in THINC.  VERICUT will provide that next level of CNC program and toolpath verification prior to cutting the part.  The use of VERICUT, along with a highly capable CAM package, allows Okuma’s customers to fully apply the capabilities and efficiencies of 5-axis machining,” said Jeff Estes, Director of Partners in THINC.

Technology company to provide integrated CNC software solutions to machine tool users.

Okuma America Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tools, is pleased to announce that Siemens PLM Solutions Partner, a leading manufacturer of integrated CNC software solutions, has joined Partners in THINC. Members of Partners in THINC provide superior technologies that are integrated with Okuma’s CNC machines and controls to deliver advanced manufacturing system solutions.

Siemens PLM Solutions Partner, VMH International, provides integrated software solutions from Siemens, VoluMill, and CGTech VERICUT. VMH evaluates organizations’ parts and processes to determine the best combination of design, manufacturing, tool path, and machine simulation software, and to develop a custom mentoring and training strategy. This approach helps ensure that companies perform in the most efficient way possible to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and increase profitability.

“VMH is excited to be a part of the Partners in THINC program,” said Vern Heyer, CEO of VMH International. “We are committed to collaborating with Okuma and our fellow partners and leveraging our unique suite of software and services to help Okuma’s customers streamline and advance their manufacturing capabilities.” As a member of Partners in THINC, Siemens PLM Solutions is working with Okuma and other Partners to provide practical solutions to manufacturers’ real-world concerns. Their expertise lies in providing customized, industry-specific services, whether that is implementing the right CAD/CAM/PLM software suite, training customers’ teams to get them running efficiently, custom post-processor development, and anything in between.

“The addition of Siemens PLM Solutions to Partners in THINC further expands the CAM capabilities inside our group. The Siemens NX CAM software is used by many industry segments (Aerospace/Medical/Agricultural-Construction/Automotive/Energy/Die-Mold/Fluid Power) thus its addition will help ensure that Okuma machines’ advanced capabilities and features can be fully utilized by global users of the NX software,” said Jeff Estes, Director of Partners in THINC.

Okuma America Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tools, is pleased to announce that Edgecam, a provider of market leading production CAM solutions for CNC machining, has joined Partners in THINC.

As a member of Partners in THINC, Edgecam is dedicated to providing unparalleled automation solutions for the machine tool industry that generate high quality, reliable toolpaths to improve productivity for Okuma customers. Edgecam Workflow is specifically designed for manufacturers to reduce costs by achieving shorter lead times.

With automation tools available to suit a host of different applications, Edgecam users are able to apply their own unique in-house knowledge and experience to drive the CAM process. Edgecam supports everything from 2 axis milling and turning to complex 3-5 axis machining, along with multi axis (single set up) mill and turn/mill machines. Edgecam, along with Partners in THINC, is committed to providing the best possible integrated solutions to the end-user.

Edgecam’s software allows manufacturers to maintain a competitive edge by offering a variety of applications for machining parts,” says Jeff Estes, Director of Partners in THINC.

“Partners in THINC welcome Edgecam as a partner. They provide superior CAM software solutions for CNC machine tool programming making them well suited for collaborating with members of Partners in THINC. Edgecam’s software allows manufacturers to maintain a competitive edge by offering a variety of applications for machining parts,” says Jeff Estes, Director of Partners in THINC.