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Okuma has chosen the high-performance ModuleWorks Hybrid Machining component for its MU-V LASER EX Series of machines. The ModuleWorks software enables Okuma to offer fully-automated additive and subtractive processes on a single machine for faster and more cost-effective manufacturing as well as repairing of parts.

ModuleWorks Hybrid Machining combines the industry-proven ModuleWorks additive path planning and subtractive toolpath calculation components in a single software solution. Okuma and ModuleWorks worked in close cooperation to customize and optimize the software to utilize the full performance and potential of the Okuma MU-V LASER EX Series.

The fully-automated solution comes with easy-to-use templates for fast parameterization and job setup as well as integrated 3D simulation to verify the additive and subtractive toolpaths before machining. The advantages of the ModuleWorks software enable Okuma to offer simultaneous multi-layer Laser Metal Deposition and use the full benefits of the flexible MU-V LASER EX Series to perform layering on geometrically complex shapes with steep walls. Sophisticated mathematical algorithms ensure optimal surface quality and decimate the amount of data to accelerate deposition and strengthen the overall machining process.

For subtractive machining and post processing, the ModuleWorks components empower the Okuma MU-V LASER EX Series with proven 5-axis and 3+2 axis milling cycles with support for all prevalent tools and holders. Advanced finishing features such as SWARF machining for side walls and flowline cutting for blade machining optimize the surface quality of the final product.

See the Okuma MU-6300V LASER EX with ModuleWorks Hybrid Machining software in action at the Okuma stand at EMO 2019 in Hanover Hall 27, stand D26. or visit us at the ModuleWorks stand at EMO Hall 9, stand E01.

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