The Technical Manager of NAX Machining Works, Nikolaos Axakalis, visited Japan to observe the manufacturing and assembly lines at OKUMA. Their primary objective was to visit the central and the first premises of OKUMA (Headquarters Plant). During his stay, he aimed to familiarize himself with the latest releases, multitasking machines, and automation and digitalization solutions.
Their itinerary included several significant visits:
OKUMA Headquarters Plant:
- Dream site 1: Producing multitasking machines, medium-sized and large lathes, and vertical lathes. DS1 is a self-contained start-to-finish production factory consisting of a machine shop and an assembly shop, handling all processes from materials input to shipment.
- Dream site 2: A self-contained start-to-finish production factory of small and medium-sized lathes and grinders. As the first step, the operation of a machine shop started in 2017.
- Memorial Gallery: Watching the timeline and the history of Okuma.
OKUMA Kani plant: DS3 is a large machine shop that produces parts for machining centers. It achieves “mass customization” by using the experience developed in DS1 and DS2. In addition, robot and FMS automation has been put on the fast track, enabling unattended operation for 72 hours.
NAX is going to purchase a “multitasking” machine next year to expand its production capabilities, so the trip to JAPAN (the source of technological developments) was a one-way street.
