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Okuma History
Rev. 8-21-01
In 1898 Eiichi (ah-ee-ee-chee) Okuma started a special engineering firm in Nagoya, Japan. By
1904 Okuma Machinery Works Ltd., (OMW) started manufacturing lathes and milling ma-
chines. The Okuma Symbol depicts two pieces of metal conjoined in a perfect union to symbol-
ize the union of two cultures, teamwork, and a single supplier of machine and control. A blend-
ing of two separate forces to provide a single source in support of a common purpose.
The following is a history of Okuma’s technological advancement. Other milestones are noted
on Okuma’s path to becoming one of the world’s best machine-tool builders. Okuma employs
over 1600 people worldwide.
1959 Okuma introduces the first Japanese imported engine lathe to the American market.
1963 Introduced the first OSP series NC unit, the OSP 220. Developed the Absolute Position
Encoder which is standard on all Okuma machines.
1964 Introduced its first Grinder.
1968 Developed mm/rev feed control on lathes.
1969 Opened a new plant in Oguchi, Japan.
1972 Okuma develops the first FMS (Flexible Machining System) and exhibits it at the Chi-
cago Metal show (pre IMTS).
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