Revision Record

1-Saddle CNC Lathe


Birth of the LB that transcends LB
Okuma s LB series of NC lathes have always been pioneers,
leaving a path for others to follow behind.
The LB series thus has an obligation to respond to the needs of the times, open
possibilities for the next generation, and deliver new value to customers worldwide.
That means constantly developing LBs that transcend LB.
Okumas advanced technology in its SPACE TURN EX series continues to write troublesome compensation or warming up.
new pages in world standards for machining quality, speed, power & torque,
multitasking, ease of operation, and more.
High accuracy specifications overall assure
machining with high thermal stability
Thermo-Friendly Concept for Slanted-box bed configuration with
unparalleled thermal stability superior construction and rigidity
Okuma's Thermo-Friendly Concept is used on all the LB EX The next evolution of the slanted-box bed construction that
machines for extraordinary machining accuracy, using our has been highly praised as a "rugged, Okuma-like
unique machine design and thermal deviation compensation construction" in the SPACE TURN series. The primary units
system. Outstanding thermal stability in long-time continuous of headstock and turret on a box bed is optimally placed for
operation, multitasking, and even Y-axis machining without outstanding thermal stability and high rigidity. Exhibits stable
machining accuracy even in heavy cutting.
Machining dimensional change over time: 7 m*
Actual data [LB4000 EX turning] (MY) (ambient temperature: 8C change)

5 OD dimensional change Ambient temperature change

OD change (m)
0
7 m
-5

-10
Room 8C change
temp

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Elapsed time (Hr)
* 0.0003 in.
Cycle time: 60 sec
X-axis travel: 60 mm
3 repetitions/cycle
Cutting conditions Spindle speed : 4,000 min-1
Optimized X-axis feed element
Cutting depth : 0.1 mm
Feed : 0.05 mm/rev
Workpiece material: BsB

Thermal deformation minimized on

Z-axis

Heat sources eliminated and thermal

Slanted-box bed achieves deformation suppressed from the
outstanding thermal stability and machine's construction
high rigidity

Roundness* Tool nose uniformity* (for better surface roughness)

Standard 0.4 m
Standard spindle: 0.3 m/at 2,000 min-1
spindle m
0.4 m/at 2,000 min-1 4.0
2000 min-1 Outer perimeter

2.0

0.0

0.3 m
-2.0
2,000 min-1
-4.0
Standard spindle 0 mm 0.50 1.00 1.50

Material: BsB
* Actual data

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 Huge reduction in machining time with an original
high power motor and faster machine movements
Super Rigidity Speed
New PREX motor on the spindle Reduced operation time achieved
with higher speed machine
gives turning capacity of 4 mm2
movements
Spindle with a larger bearing internal diameter of 140 mm
Rapid traverse X: 25 m/min (984 ipm)
can accommodate larger workpieces, and a turning capacity
of 4 mm2 is achieved with a high-speed, wide-area full Z: 30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
power PREX motor. Stable, high quality machining, from
heavy to high speed cutting. Spindle start/stop 3.7 sec (4,200 min-1)
Turret rotate 0.2 sec/index
Spindle size Bearing ID 140 (bore 91) NC tailstock rapids 12 m/min (472 ipm)
Spindle speed 4,200 min-1
Output 30 kW (40 hp)
Torque 700 Nm (515 ft-lbf) Turning 4 mm2
PREX motor 30/22 kW
(40/30 hp)
(Actual results)
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Cylindrical, heavy- 4 mm (0.006 in. )
JIS A2-6 duty cutting Cutting speed V: 150 m/min (492 fpm)
Cutting depth t : 7 mm (0.28 in.)

140
(3.58)

(5.51)
Feedrate f : 0.6 mm/rev (0.02 ipr)

91
59 (2.32) carbide throwaway drill
Drilling Cutting speed V: 100 m/min (328 fpm)
Feedrate f : 0.2 mm/rev (0.008 ipr)

Built-in PREX motorOkuma's own powerful

motorretains full power over a wide area. There are no
gears or belts that can cause vibration or bending, for stable
machining without chatter.

Spindle/motor variations

kW Nm kW 37 kW (30 min) Nm
30 kW (30 min)
22 kW (cont) 30 kW (cont)

10 10

5 5

Torque

Output
Output
1,178 Nm
Improved productivity: 20% shorter cycle time*

Torque
1000 955 Nm 1000
700 Nm
514 Nm
500
1 1 393 Nm
0 500 1,000 (Sec) 239 Nm 318 Nm
175 Nm
126
40 6-M12, 20 deep 100 100
Previous machine 20.4 minutes 50
0.1 0.1
50 100 500 1,000 5,000 50 100 500 1,000 2,000
42 410 1,200 4,200 min-1 30 300 900 3,000 min-1
Spindle speed Spindle speed
140
50

LB4000 EX Turning Milling 16.5 minutes

Standard spindle High power specs
Non-cutting time
140, 4,200 min-1 160, 3,000 min-1
3.9 minutes (20% less) Workpiece 30/22 kW (30 min/cont) 37/30 kW (30 min/cont)
700 Nm (515 ft-lbf) 1,178 Nm (866 ft-lbf)
* Previous machine comparison

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 Greater efficiency with highest milling performance
in its class and fast tool change times

Compact new PREX motor gives Reduced operation time achieved

milling performance of 75 cm3 /min with higher speed machine
movements
Compact, high-power, high-torque PREX motor also used
Turret rotate 0.2 sec/ index
for milling spindle of the multitasking V12 radial turret. This
combined with a powerful, highly rigid bolt clamp system M-spindle start/stop 0.4 sec (6,000 min-1)
greatly increases multitasking speed.
M-M switch 1.5 sec
M spindle 6,000 min-1
Output 7.5 kW (10 hp) Milling capacity 75 cm3/min
Torque 58.1 Nm (42.7 ft-lbf)
(Actual results)
Chip volume 75 cm3/min (4.5 in.3/min)
End milling 25 5-blade roughing end mill
Cutting speed V: 35 m/min (115 fpm)
Cutting depth t : 9 mm (0.35 in.)
Feedrate f : 0.75 mm/rev (0.03 ipr)

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Drilling Cutting speed V: 30 m/min (98 fpm)
Feedrate f : 0.45 mm/rev (0.02 ipr)

Tapping M24 P3
(Synchronized tapping)

Wide working range

Milling tool spindle
kW Nm Max machining dia: 480 mm (M turret: 430 mm)
Standard spindle JIS A2-8 10-in. chuck

10 12-in. chuck
7.5 kW (25 min)
5 4.3 kW (cont) Big-bore spindle JIS A2-11 12-in. chuck

Torque
Output
100 15-in. chuck
58.1 Nm
1 50
33 Nm Distance between centers: 770/1,520 mm
Spindle thru hole: Bigger
10
Standard spindle: 91 mm (3.59 in.)
0.1
50 100 500 1,000 6,000
45 1,240 4,000 min-1 Big-bore spindle: 112 mm (4.41 in.)
Spindle speed

6,000 min-1
7.5/4.3 kW (25 min/cont)
58.1 Nm (43 ft-lbf)

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 Personal computer touch for ease of use
Many other functions including collision prevention
Easy to Operate and interactive operation
One CPU control for simulations, NC commands, and no machine following error
Easy-to-read, easy-to-use touch Collision Avoidance System for
panel system peace of mind
Large 15-inch display Machine stopped
The display area is 2.1 times before collision
larger than previous models,
increasing operation efficiency
with the display of abundant
machining information.
Touch panel
A tough dirt- and scratch-resistant
panel is used so that data can be
directly manipulated for huge Collisionavoidance in all settings,
improvement in work efficiency. including manual and automatic
operation, and huge reductions in
USB ports
setup and first part machining
Two USB ports are standard.
time. Various setting methods are
Various peripheral devices can be
provided in modeling as well,
connected for the intended use,
from simple
such as USB memory for the
dimension input
transfer of large NC programs or
to 3-dimensional
bar recorders for production
CAD data.
control.
Easy modeling
function

Advanced One-Touch IGF minimizes One-Touch Spreadsheet for standardization

bothersome input
Programs can be created and run from a single process
sheet, for easy use even without memorizing the G/M
codes. Windows the operator wants to work on can be
moved directly as with personal computer shortcut keys.
Work operations are reduced up to 76%, greatly increasing
work efficiency.
of process control and setup
Excel files can be operated on the OSP, so that machining
guidelines can be created in Excel files and referenced
during setup work. Zero point, tools, and common variables
can also be set and referenced from an Excel file.

Process sheet

OSP-P200L
The Okuma Control for the New Era

Zero setting

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 Providing rich variation and optimum ease of use

Extreme Versatility
NC tailstock that shortens setup and
automates center work is standard
equipment
Up to 10 pairs of tailstock positions can be set, enabling
continuous machining of workpieces with 10 different
lengths without setup. In addition, thrust can be switched
between high and low without resetting the workpiece. High
accuracy positioning is also possible with a high speed
linear guide employing a ball screw guide.

Tailstock thrust 1~7.5 kN (Opt: 1.5~10 kN)

Rapid traverse 12 m/min (472 ipm)
Approach 10 m/min (394 ipm)
Retract 12 m/min (472 ipm) Note: Please select a hyrdraulic quill for face driver
machining applications.

Complete multitasking with Y-axis

functions
One chuck machining even with
irregularly shaped workpieces
A variety of milling operations can be accommodated with
high-accuracy, wide-range Y-axis travel using a double slide
system. Achieves complete multitasking with a single
chucking (MY specifications).

is
Travel 140 mm (+70~-70) ax
Y- X-axis
[5.51 in. (+2.76~-2.76] Y-axis
Ys-axis
Y-axis rapid traverse 12.5 m/min (492 ipm) 70
70

X-axis

XY plane Radial Y-axis

machining examples

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Machine Specifications Optional Specs & Accessories
LB4000 EX(L) LB4000 EX(M) LB4000 EX(MY) Headstock (Big-Bore spindle)
Model
T C 750 C 1500 T C 750 C 1500 T C 750 C 1500 Spindle bearing ID 160
Capacity Swing over bed mm (in.) 670 (26.38) 670 (26.38) JIS A2-11 30~3,000 min-1
Swing over saddle mm (in.) 480 (18.90) 480 (18.90) Spindle motor PREX 37/30 kW (30 min/cont)
Distance between centers mm (in.) 770 (30.31) 1,520 (59.84) 770 (30.31) 1,520 (59.84) 770 (30.31) 1,520 (59.84) Chucking Chuck auto open/close confirm
Max turning dia mm (in.) 480 (18.90) 430 (16.93) 430 (16.93) Chuck high/low pressure switch
Max work length mm (in.) 380 (14.96) 750 (29.53) 1,500 (59.06) 380 (14.96) 750 (29.53) 1,500 (59.06) 380 (14.96) 750 (29.53) 1,500 (59.06) Work stopper in spindle
Travels X axis mm (in.) 300 (11.81) 300 (11.81) Gauges In-process gauging system
Z axis mm (in.) 840 (33.07) 1,590 (62.60) 840 (33.07) 1,590 (62.60) 840 (33.07) 1,590 (62.60) Touch setter M (manual), A (auto)
Y axis mm (in.) 140 (70) Tailstock Revolving center: MT 5
C axis mm (in.) 360 (0.001 increments) 360 (0.001 increments) Tailstock taper: Built-in center MT 4
Spindle Spindle speed min-1(rpm) 42~4,200 [30~3,000] 42~4,200 [30~3,000] Threaded center MT 4
Speed ranges Infinitely variable 2 auto ranges (PREX motor coil switching) Infinitely variable 2 auto ranges (PREX motor coil switching) Tailstock taper: Built-in center MT 4
Spindle nose JIS A2-8 (JIS A2-11) JIS A2-8 (JIS A2-11) Threaded center MT 5
Spindle bore dia / Front bearing dia mm (in.) 91 [112] / 140 [160] (3.58 [4.41] / 5.51 [6.30]) 91 [112] / 140 [160] (3.58 [4.41] / 5.51 [6.30]) High thrust specs
Turret Type V12 NC turret M-V12 NC turret M-V12 NC turret Tailstock thrust hi/low switch specs
No. of tools L: 12 L / M: 12 L / M: 12 Steadyrests Rollers (fixed position)
OD tool shank mm (in.) 25 (1) 25 (1) Auto steadyrest (self-centering)
ID tool shank dia mm (in.) 40 (1-1/2) 40 (1-1/4) Lubrication Lube monitor B-2, C-1, C-2
Turret rotation sec/index 0.2 0.2 Coolant Shower coolant A,B
Milling tool Spindle speed min-1(rpm) 45~6,000 45~6,000 Spindle ID coolant A,B
Speed range infinitely variable 1 auto range (PREX motor coil switching) Infinitely variable 1 auto ranges (PREX motor coil switching) Coolant pump, 0.8 kW
Feedrates Rapid traverse (W) m/min (ipm) X: 25, Z: 30 (984, 1,181) X: 25, Z: 30, Y: 12.5 (984, 1,181, 492) Coolant sludge control
Tailstock rapids m/min (ipm) 12 (472) 12 (472) 12 (472) Coolant detection; flow volume, level
Rapid traverse (C) min-1(rpm) 200 200 Mist collector
Cutting (X-Z-Y) mm/rev (ipr) 0.001~1,000.000 (0.00004~39.37) 0.001~1,000.000 (0.00004~39.37) Coolant gun
Tailstock Tapered bore type MT 5 MT 5 MT 5 Air Air blow (blast; chuck, center, spindle ID, turret)
Quill travel mm (in.) 780 (30.71) 1,530 (60.24) 780 (30.71) 1,530 (60.24) 780 (30.71) 1,530 (60.24) Cover Front door auto open/close
Motors Main spindle kW (hp) 30/22 (40/30) (30 min/cont) [37/30] ([50/40]) 30/22 (40/30) (30 min/cont) [37/30] ([50/40]) Chip handling Chip pan side rear
Milling tool spindle kW (hp) 7.5/4.3 (10/5.7) (25 min/cont) 7.5/4.3 (10/5.7) (25 min/cont) Chip conveyor side rear discharge L, H
Axis drive kW (hp) X: 3.5 / Z: 4.6 (4.73/6.21) X: 3.5 / Z: 4.6, Ys: 3.5 (4.73/6.21, 4.73) Chip bucket L, H
Tailstock travel kW (hp) 2.9 (3.9) 2.9 (3.9) 2.9 (3.9) Dustproofing Air purge, double wiper
Coolant pump kW (hp) SD*: 0.25 (0.34), RD*: 0.8 (1.08) SD*: 0.25 (0.34) SD*: 0.25 (0.34), RD*: 0.8 (1.08) SD*: 0.25 (0.34) SD: 0.25 (0.34), RD: 0.8 (1.08) SD: 0.25 (0.34) Automation Bar feeder
Machine size Height mm (in.) 1,955 (76) 2,157 (84) 1,955 (76) 2,157 (84) 2,320 (91) 2,522 (99) Bar puller
Floor space mm (in.) 3,050 1,900 (120 75) 4,175 2,390 (164 94) 3,050 1,900 (120 75) 4,175 2,390 (164 94) 3,050 1,900 (120 75) 4,175 2,390 (164 94) NC robots
Weight (w/ CNC) kg (lb) 6,000 (13,200) 6,300 (13,860) 8,200 (18,040) 6,000 (13,200) 6,300 (13,860) 8,200 (18,040) 6,400 (14,080) 6,700 (14,740) 8,600 (18,920) NC loaders
CNC Okuma OSP-P200L OSP-P200L
* SD: Side Discharge, RD: Rear Discharge [ ]: Big-Bore specs

Chucking Kit / Tooling Kit

Standard Specifications & Accessories
Model LB4000 EX
Model LB4000 EX Specifications L
Specifications L M MY Std Chucking Std Tooling Chucking Chucking Chucking
T C T C T C Kit Kit E Kit Tooling Kit Tooling Kit
Spindle A2-8 42~4,200 min-1 Chuck Solid 10 in. Hollow 10 in. Hollow 10 in. Hollow 10 in.
PREX 30/22 kW (40/30 hp) (15 min/cont) N-10A8 B-210A8 B-210A8 B-210A8
Drive SS1770 SS1770 SS1770 SS1770
Sub-spindle NC indexing
Soft jaws, A 5 5 5
V12 bolt clamp M-V12 radial
Soft jaws, B 3 3 3
Milling tool 45~6,000 min-1 Hard jaws 1 1 1

PREX 7.5/4.3 kW (10/5.7 hp) (25 min/cont) OD- 4 6 6 6
Tailstock NC travel NC travel NC travel OD- 2 3 2 2

Dead quill MT 5 Dead quill MT 5 Dead quill MT 5 ID-H40 6 6 4 4
Standard Coolant system (water soluble) DS MT No.1-H40 1
accessories Work lamp (fluorescent) DS MT No.2-H40 1
Full enclosure shielding DS MT No.3-H40 1 1 1 1
DS MT No.4-H40 1
Jack screws, foundation washers
BS 10-H40 2 2 2
Hand tools
BS 12-H40 2 2 2
Standard Door interlock (standard) BS 16-H40 2 2 2
accessories Lube monitor (A-1 + oil source pressure detector) BS 20-H40 2 2 2 2
CNC OSP-P200L BS 25-H40 2 2 2 2
NC operation panel, 15-in. color TFT (touch panel) BS 32-H40 2 2 2
Program storage; over 2 GB Axial mill/drill unit 2 2
Operation buffer; over 2 MB Radial mill/drill unit 2 2
Dummy holder 3 3

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Tooling System
LB4000 EX (L) Optional Specifications
ID Turning OD Turning

Name Description Name Description

Interactive Programming Measuring
Advanced One- Integrated single-screen operations In-process work gauging By touch sensor and compensates for tool offset
Boring bar shank
diameters Touch IGF L Inputting a machining shape with one stroke will allow Z-axis automatic zero Automatically measures workpiece by touch
Boring bar sleeves
CNC to automatically decide cutting conditions. offset sensor and compensates for Z-axis zero point offset
8 20 5/16 3/4 BS 8-H40 BS 20-H40 (Multitasking machine specs)
10 25 3/8 1 BS 10-H40 BS 25-H40 OD-I Realistic 3D simulated test cuts C-axis zero offset Automatically measures workpiece by touch
12 32 1/2 1-1/4 BS 12-H40 BS 32-H40
16 5/8 BS 16-H40 Simple operations for 1st part machining jobs sensor and compensates for C-axis zero point offset
Machine operation direct from machining order tables Gauging data output, file output
Post-process Measures workpiece outside machine, and compensates
Programming work gauging for tool offset based on measurement results
Circular threading Along an arc Quantitative compensation method (five level,
User Task 2 Sub-programs, functional operation, logical operation seven level)/BCD method/RS-232-C
Input/output variables (each 8 points) Touch setter Tool brought to touch setter, tool offset
Tool compensation Offsets tools, corrects nose R (Standard 32 sets) compensation (A, B specs)
OD tool shank Additional sets: 96 sets
Boring bar 40 ID-H40 * 25 25 Y-axis gauging For machines with Y-axis specs
(1-1/2) (1 1) Additional sets: 200 sets
Common variables 1000 sets (Std: 200 sets) External Input/Output and Communication Functions
V12 turret Thread matching Possible to re-cut threads for threaded Additional RS-232-C channel [1 chan, 2 chan] (Standard specs include 1 channel)
(460 across flats) USB (additional) 2 additional ports possible
(spindle orientation required) parts once removed
(18.11)
Threading slide hold Temporary stop during threading, excluding G34/G35 DNC link DNC-T3 Online machining management (results, etc)
Temporary stop during threading for G34/G35 Simple NC monitor (machine utilization)
Drill Drill sleeve DNC-C/Ethernet * Host computer and FMS link per Internet
MT 1 DS MT 1-H40
Spindle variable-speed threading Adjusts spindle overdrive while threading
MT 2 DS MT 2-H40 Sp synchro tapping Spindle to Z axis (rigid tapping) DNC-DT (Ethernet) remote operation:
MT 3 DS MT 3-H40 OD-II
* Select an ID oil-hole toolholder base (optional) Commercially Sp dead-slow cutting Cutting at extremely slow spindle speeds Download part programs from PC, select operation
MT 4 DS MT 4-H40 for oil-hole drills and boring bars. available items FL-net*
LB400 same tooling, except for ID-H40. Helical cutting Circular interpolation + helical axis interpolation
Multitasking Coordinate convert Designates X-C coordinate through X-Y coordinate
Automation / Untended Operation
machine Profile generate Straight line command on X-C plane, circular command
specs Spindle orientation, electric
Flat turning Flat turning with spindle and M-axis synchronized
Tool Interference Drawings Variable spindle speed Periodically varies the spindle speed, controls chatter
Monitoring control when cutting large-dia thin or small-dia long workpieces
LB4000 EX (L) LB4000 EX (M) Collision Avoidance System Prevents interference during manual operation Auto power shutoff M02, alarm
(Limitations per certain Prevents interference during auto operation Warmup function Automatic power ON and machine warm-up at
OD-I
380 components/movements may exist.) Easy modeling of shape data (by calendar timer) preset time
2 ID
190 190
60
48 One-Touch Spreadsheet Excel files assist machining setups Tool retract cycle Per retract cycle per interrupt signal
ID External program
2
0 Real 3-D simulation Real time simulation of all machining modes A (pushbutton) 8 types
25
35 35

60
70

237 OD-I
(auto, MDI, manual operation) selections B (rotary switch) 8 stages
0
4

Solids, sections, transparent displays C1 (digital switch) BCD, 2-digit

Ma
xt
ur n

Colored tool-linked machining surface displays C2 (external input) BCD, 4-digit

ing

214
264

Spindle Okuma loader (OGL) interfaces

4

Main program lists displayed

Ma

45
80

center
xt

2 20
urn

Ma

2 270 Various tool draw elements Third party robot Type B (machine)
ing

xt
urn
7
10

and loader interface *

ing

Ma
6 42 With cycle time calculator Type C (robot and loader)

xt
71

50 0

urn
0

530 Type D
With 2D simulation

ing
Spindle
4

27.9

4
center
2

20
0

16.5 4.8 Cycle time over check Activates an alarm and stops when Type E
14.1 Bar feeders Bar feeder Included in machine specs
25 OD-II prescribed cycle time is exceeded
0
57

300st OD-II Load monitor CNC monitors and displays load conditions of Interface only MakerType
240 60 21
238 4
feed axis and spindle in a graph (Machining stops Cycle time Operation time Answer ignore of auxiliary movements
2

Axial
52

mill/drill unit when overloaded) reduction * reduction

3
5

230 35
300st 205 Load monitor no-load detection When load monitor ordered Spindle rotating
505
Tool life management Totals no. of workpieces or cutting time, chuck open/close *
automatically tool changes at preset conditions Spindle rotating tail-
LB4000 EX (MY) LB4000 EX (MY) stock advance/retract
380 75 35 300
Operation end buzzer
380 85 300
190 190 215 85 190 190 240 60 Chucking miss detection Included in machine specs
OD-I, II ID, High-Speed/High-Accuracy Functions
Axial mill unit Axial mill/drill unit Work counters Count only, ( ) pcs
2 AbsoScale detection * Positioning detection by AbsoScale (X-Y-Z)
3 45 Cycle stop, ( ) pcs
4
0.1 m control 0.1 m (0.01 in.) command increments
2

2
Start disabled, ( ) pcs
52

207
OD-II
233 Power ON Pitch error compensation Compensates for ball screw pitch error (X-Y-Z)
Hour meters
14 237
2 Spindle rotation Other Functions
Max

NC operating
Short circuit breaker
turnin
Ma

Ma 90 47 NC operation monitor Time totals (cutting, operation, spindle rotation,

2 External M signals
g 42

xt
xt

20 0
M

7 ur
external input, etc) and 4 workpiece counters
ur

ax

nin 4
21
0
n

70

g
tu
ing

220 Note: * Requires technical consultation and confirmation with machine

rn

140

65
57

NC work counter
in

0
4
2
2

specifications
g

70
40

20

36.8
Operation end lamp Yellow
50

264
728

Alarm lamp Red

4
70

OD-I
20
2

Status indicator Triple lamp Type C [Type A, Type B]

Spindle center
OD-II
Radial mill/drill unit
266 22
8 ID 48 2
6
Axial 2
2
78

mill/drill unit OD-I

52

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 Fire Safety Precautions
To protect your factory and equipment from fire and assure continued safe operation, observe the
following fire safety precautions whenever you operate machinery.
Whenever possible, avoid the use of oil-based coolants for cutting operations.
Sparks caused by hot chips, tool friction, and grinding can cause fires.
Always observe the following safety measures to ensure safe operation when machining flammable
materials or when performing dry machining.
1. Oil-based coolant
(1) Use nonflammable cutting fluid coolant.
(2) When the use of an oil-based coolant is unavoidable:
Before you begin machining, check cutting tools to make sure of their service life and the
condition of the tool edge, and choose cutting conditions that will not cause a fire.
Periodically clean the coolant filter to maintain sufficient coolant discharge, and frequently
verify that coolant is discharging normally.
Take measures to control the outbreak of fire: Place a fire extinguisher near the machine,
have an operator constantly monitor operation, and install an automatic fire extinguishing
system.
Do not place flammable materials near the machine.
Do not allow chips to over accumulate.
Periodically clean the inside of the machine and the area surrounding it.
Check that the machine is operating normally.
Never run the machine unattended.
Since an automatic fire extinguishing system and other peripherals are needed for grinding
operations, please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to perform such operations.
2. Precautions regarding machining of potentially flammable materials
Before machining any material designated by law as a flammable substance, e.g., plastic,
rubber, wood, acquaint yourself with the special characteristics of the material in terms of fire
prevention, and observe the precautions given in (2) above to ensure safe operation.
Example: When machining magnesium, there is a danger that magnesium chips and water-
soluble coolants will react to produce hydrogen gas, resulting in an explosive fire if any chip
should ignite.
3. Dry machining
Dry machining is a fire hazard because workpieces, tools, and chips are not cooled. To ensure
safe operation, do not place any flammable objects near the machine and do not allow chips to
over accumulate.
In addition, be sure to check cutting tools to make sure of their service life and the condition of
the tool edge, and observe the precautions regarding oil-based coolants given in (2) above.

When using Okuma products,

always read the safety precautions
mentioned in the instruction
manual and attached to the
product.

This product is subject to the

Japanese government Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade
Control Act with regard to security
controlled items; whereby Okuma
Corporation should be notified
prior to its shipment to another
country.

OKUMA Corporation, OGUCHI-CHO, NIWA-GUN, AICHI 480-0193, JAPAN PHONE (0587) 95-7825 FAX (0587) 95-6074
The specifications, illustrations, and descriptions in this brochure vary in different markets and are subject to change without notice.
Consult your local Okuma representative for specific end-user requirements. Pub No. SPACE TURN LB4000 EX-E-(2)-200 (Feb 08)