Okuma has a tradition of more than 40 years in the innovation of energy-saving technologies. From the development and production of its own OSP control in 1963, through the Thermo-Friendly Concept and the renewed ECO Suite Plus functional advantage package with reduced cycle times and the utilization of...

Modig, the Swedish CNC Machine Tool manufacturer has now introduced its latest innovation: the 4-axis Mill-EX Machining Center. This new specialized machine offers aluminum extrusion machining capabilities with available configurations of 1, 2 or 4 individually driven spindles. In addition, it features 1.5G acceleration and high feed rates...

The ability to be flexible and adapt to new market needs is not only a strategic issue, but a practical one. In particular, devoting time and attention to preparing for the future, investing in your business and your employees is one way to be forward-thinking. An uncertain economic or political environment can...

Taiwan has emerged as a key player on the global industrial stage and become a leading player in manufacturing technology. Its industrial potential is evidence of the innovation, resilience and adaptability of its workforce and equipment. One example of these capabilities is YCM Alliance,...

In the highly competitive world of manufacturing, efficiency and profitability are key elements for long-term success. Two terms that play a fundamental role in this scenario are Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI). Understanding the relationship between these two concepts is...

On the occasion of HEMAQ's 35th anniversary, we reached out to Enrique Gritzewsky, COO since 2017, to learn firsthand what defines the corporate culture of a company that has made its mark in its industry over four decades. "In general, we could say that what characterizes us is...

Deep hole drilling is defined by the depth-to-diameter ratio, equal to or greater than 10 to 1, between the length of the drilling and the diameter of the hole. Thus, this technique can be categorized by the type of gundrill tool used, in relation to the depth of the hole. To select the best drilling process for...

GILBERTO ACOSTA | 07 . 08 . 2023 Maintenance is extremely important to preserve the productivity, efficiency, accuracy and durability of your CNC equipment, so there are essential maintenance activities that should not be overlooked, these range from regular cleaning, the use of a suitable oil, cleaning and oil change in...

Okuma vertical lathes are excellent options for the safe and efficient machining of very large parts that, due to their dimensions or weight, cannot be machined on standard size lathes. They generally consist of a vertical axis and a table or turntable in a horizontal plane, which allows the assembly...

Okuma: leaders in CNC Controls With a history of more than 100 years, Okuma was the first comprehensive manufacturer of machinery and controls by developing the OSP NC controller with absolute position feedback encoder, becoming Japan's only comprehensive manufacturer of both machine and control. At HEMAQ we are proud to be...

JINGDIAO, a leading company in the CNC Machine Tools industry in China, joins the HEMAQ family as part of our goal to offer you high-tech solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, JINGDIAO has more than 7,000 employees and more than 120,000 machines installed around the world. In addition...

To celebrate HEMAQ's 35th anniversary, we talked with Mr. Benito Gritzewsky, founder of HEMAQ, about the company’s beginnings and goals, and how he sees the future of the project of which we are all part. Let's start at the beginning: what was the market like in 1988, when Mr. Gritzewsky founded HEMAQ. Towards the end of the eighties...

The Japanese company founded by Eiichi Okuma in 1898 was created with the initial purpose of manufacturing and selling noodle making machines, within a few years they created the first NC controller with absolute position encoder system, becoming Japan's only comprehensive machine and control manufacturer; it was in 1972 when...

VALERIA SUR | 29 . 03 . 2023 The aerospace industry is today one of the most important and relevant industries for the world’s economy due to its high degree of specialization, technology and sophistication in its products require. What does this industry include? The design, manufacture, marketing and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, rockets...

The manufacturer located in the Laguna region, BOMBAS RODASE, developed a sustained business thanks to the incorporation of state-of-the-art technology for turning, and now leads to the opportunities to come with the reconfiguration of North American manufacturing. Bombas Rodase is based in Torreon, Coahuila, opened operations for the first...

VALERIA SUR | 05 . 01 . 2023 Entre la Pandemia del Covid que sigue siendo un factor vigente y parece no tener fin, la Guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania la cual comenzó hace casi 1 año y ha afectado a todo el mundo de manera directa o indirecta y las crisis económicas inflacionarias alrededor…

¡Conozca nuestro mecanismo de Pago! Adaptar nuestra cultura corporativa a la realidad digital, la utilización de la tecnología como elemento de optimización y diferenciación, además de la innovación y evolución de la empresa han sido uno de nuestros principales motores e inspiración de nuestro día a día. Recordando que nuestra nueva imagen está diseñada para…

The automotive industry seeks to be lighter. This calls for lighter components and the increased use of metals such as aluminium. To accommodate these changes, machining cutting tools also change, but so do their manufacturing processes. Special tool manufacturer ELMEC is meeting these changes with the most flexible machining centers...

When the installation of a new equipment is carried out in a manufacturing plant, it is accompanied with a deliverable and unquantifiable value: service. Whether reflected on pre-sale or reflected in post-sales support, the work of a technology...

For 33 years, HEMAQ has been an important part of the CNC machinery industry nationally and internationally. Today, we continue to revolutionize the market by introducing a new division that unites mind and machine to create something stronger...

It is said that the key to success is innovation, commitment and having a clear focus on the process while encouraging others, which have been applied in HEMAQ, a prominent member of the CNC machinery industry at a national and international level, over 33 years...

If initial purchase price is your primary focus when evaluating new CNC machining equipment, the following comments should be of interest to you: In OKUMA's cumulative 120+ years of manufacturing high-quality machine tools, continuous market feedback confirms that a machine's total cost of ownership and actual value are far beyond...

After the acquisition of a GENOS L300EX lathe and two GENOS M560-V machining centers from OKUMA, the valve manufacturer was able to face the exponential increase in demand for medical supplies due to the health contingency of the COVID-19 disease. Now, they are prepared for future events with highly flexible and efficient...

Since 1988 at a national and international level, HEMAQ's tradition and experience in the CNC machinery industry have been very important elements that contribute to the development of continuous innovations and significant...

When evaluating this type of purchase, it’s very common to prepare a comparative table showing the technical specifications that we consider important of the equipment that attracts us. While it’s useful to consider the above, it is also very important to keep in mind that these parameters analyzed individually...

For 10 years, the Queretaro manufacturer of components for automotive subassemblies has invested in CNC turning equipment that allowed to attract larger and more complex projects, generating a virtuous circle of growth in every sense...

At some point in our lives we all find ourselves on the quest to reach our full potential. However, everyone has their own ways of doing it. In our case, at HEMAQ we have done it every day since 1988 because we know that being better does not have an exact date...

LET'S THINK NEW. LET'S THINK INVERTED! Thinking new is not so new to MODIG. It is a continuation of its decades-long technological leadership position and trend-setting machine tool designs. With this world’s first inverted machine tool line-up. MODIG is transforming the way we will...

Making complex, high-performance metal parts has never been easier. Featuring a breakthrough two-step process, next-generation Separable Supports, and a software-controlled workflow, the Studio System...

For shops that aren’t already using it, 5-axis can seem pretty intimidating. In the early days, this reputation was justified, but not anymore. Twenty years ago, running 5-axis was very hard to do, and a lot of work. There was a lot of math involved for the user. Today, anyone...

When purchasing a new CNC machine tool, don’t get lost in comparing and analysing buying prices. Focus on the overall profitability of a machine, which of course also includes the purchasing price. But what’s more important is to check the total cost of ownership (TCO). While the purchasing price makes up roughly...

5-axis has gained traction as the top technology for creating complicated pieces with great speed, high-capacity, accuracy and reduction of human error. Prior to 5-axis, these parts required multiple setups, wasting precious time that can cost a lot of money. Regardless of 5-axis’ successes, certain myths continue to revolve around the...

OKUMA's MCR-S (Super) Double-Column Machining Center [5-Face Machining] received a Machine Design Award (IDEA) sponsored by The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (The Daily Industrial News). Two of our products won a prize at the same time; the other being our MB-80V Vertical Machining Center. The MCR-S was developed by thoroughly...

One of the questions I often hear is “why does the machine have a battery?” Each generation of OKUMA machine tool controls has different reasons. Most are for holding software or parameters, but some are for keeping the date and time or for shutting down the machine. Unlike other machine tools...

Controlling the temperature, humidity and cleanliness within the electrical cabinet of a Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machine is of vital importance to ensure a fault-free operation, increase your productivity and ensure the useful life of your electronic components. Heat dramatically reduces the life of your electronic components. (*) The heat inside...

The following steps will help you successfully assess a machine tool and bring it back online without incident...

Filters serve a boring but very important job on the machine tool. In today’s race toward high-speed, lean manufacturing, filters can easily be overlooked. It’s common knowledge to replace some filters, because they’re staples of the preventive maintenance (PM) plans...

OKUMA's MB-80V Vertical Machining Center won a Machine Design Award (IDEA) sponsored by The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd. (The Daily Industrial News). Two of our products won this prize at the same time; the other being our MCR-S Double Column Machining Center.The MB-80V is a VMC for long-term...

A challenging year… of much reflection, commitment, adaptation, focus, innovation, resilience, sacrifice, concentration and definitely of important achievements. Humanity showed extraordinary strength while facing great challenges, in its way of living, coexisting, working, communicating, relating to each other, etc. We are proud of our Customers, Suppliers, Friends and our own Great...