Buying an Okuma Genos M660-V CNC Machine!

We bought an Okuma Genos M660-V!

This video discusses the machine specs, why we bought the machine, the various options and accessories, and what it has been like to commission and run the machine for the first few months.

00:00 We bought an Okuma Genos M660-V
00:31 Okuma M660-V Machine Travel, Tool Changer, & Big Plus, Dual Contact Spindle
01:00 Dual Column VS. C-Frame CNC Machines + Thermal Stability
02:28 Parallelism & Surface Finishes for Steel Fixture Plates
02:57 Mahr indicator 1-2.5 micron across stepover lines!
03:31 Y-Axis Machine Table Movement + Chip Evacuation
04:03 Mayfran ConSep 2000 (Dual Belt Chip Conveyor)
05:40 MP Systems Mist Collector and 1000 psi TSC
06:12 Absolute Encoders & Omron Timer for Machine Warm Up Routine
07:04 Tool Changer Access & DIY Light Improvement
07:36 Stock Fusion Post, & OSP Memory Mapping
10:14 Okuma Foundation Specs
11:22 Separate Pump for Hose, Washdown, and Flood Coolant
12:01 Feed Override & Outro

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[Dieseldogmodels]

And to think this all started from a spare room....amazing to see people doing well for themselves

[dford]

It’s about time you purchase Okuma. I’ve been using them since 2002 and own three. Very accurate and fast.

[BergeCorp]

I've been running a 560-V for the past few years. Amazing machine, user friendly and unique tool management. Very user friendly and great support. The thru coolant pin is easy to replace with the tool, just keep one ahead :-)

[pocketcharleywithgosiger]

Super stoked to welcome you to the Okuma family! I know you'll love the M660v

[jonjon]

I love how the column is slanted forward to accommodate the table + way covers in a more elegant way! Beautiful machine!

[thefahj-]

Ran Okumas for years. Great machines, they're absolute beasts. Not sure if this machine has thermal compensation but, the ones I ran did. Never had to offset the z throughout the day from thermal growth

[vikasranapersonal_]

I am working at Okuma India as an application engineer and this machine is really good.

[chrisrokz]

Now your starting to get some really good equipment. Real high speed machining with high material removal rates, completely dialed in mechanical and electronic components. If you get a real post that posts super nurbs. Your mind is going to be blown away. Also consider using metric increments to take advantage of the extra resolution it can make a difference on larger machines.

[Awfultyming]

Been waiting for this for a while after listening to the BOM podcast

[Guds]

Just imagine, 10 years ago he was playing with a tiny Tormach in his garage and now he has 3 skyhooks... :D :D :D

[thekeyfox]

Just got one of these machines at work yesterday. It’s the 50 taper version and not sure what other options they went with but I’m pretty excited to get to run it!

[MakeTechPtyLtd]

John, great video. I'm really happy for you.
Cheers, Ken

[weyers]

Love running okuma machines. Super solid all around. Especially doing Injection mold work. Would love to see more on where that sky hook is mounted to. Where I work we need a movable cart that could have a sky hook with ballast on it to get heavy workpieces in and out of machines.

[lvxleather]

Cool machine, definitely a step up from the Haas. That chip conveyor is nice too 👍

[nraynaud]

can you pour a pad in a running shop? I'm thinking of the ton of moisture that comes with the concrete.

[annettecarroll]

Great overview and video John; thank you!

[johndeer]

Knowing what you know now would you still have bought the same machines in particular would you have still started with the VM3 and all the options you got for that machine

[skaterlife]

John thanks for sharing your new machine! I worked in field service for a few years and now work for a big manufacture in aerospace as a machine repair mechanic. Can you give me some insight to your experience with working with service in your various machines? Also I tried to meet you at IMTS in 2016 in Chicago but somehow I missed you at the coffee shop during our meet up! I have been enormously impressed in your success and would love to own a shop one day. Thank you for sharing your experiences!!

[austins.]

we have 3 460vs and two mu5000s i get to run. love okumas user interface. so easy to get into the trade when you train on something so user friendly and familiar.

[policebox]

Okuma machine is so cool
My machine is okuma MU6300VL :-)

It took me a while to understand G131 parameter editing.

have a nice machining ~ ^^