Machine Comparison
OKK VM53R vs Okuma GENOS M460-VE
OKK Corporation vs Okuma · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The OKK VM53R and the Okuma GENOS M460-VE are vertical machining centers aimed at different work. The OKK is a 50-taper machine for roughing and semi-finishing steel and cast iron; the Okuma is a 40-taper machine for aluminum and small-tool work. In standard form the Okuma leads the three rows with a winner, and OKK options reverse two of them.
The Okuma spindle runs to 15,000 rpm against 8,000 rpm, or 12,000 rpm with the OKK option. Standard spindle power is 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) on the Okuma against 25/20 hp on the OKK, which offers a 40HP spindle as an option. The Okuma carries 32 tools against 30, or 40 with the OKK option. The OKK's standard taper is CAT50, with CAT40 optional; the Okuma uses BT40.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | OKK VM53R | Okuma GENOS M460-VE |
|---|---|---|
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm (Option 12,000 rpm) | 15,000 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 25/20 hp (Option 40HP) | 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CAT50 (Option CAT40) | BT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 (Option 40) | 32 ▲ |
Advantages
OKK VM53R
- CAT50 spindle taper as standard for steel and cast iron work, against BT40
- Optional 40HP spindle, above the Okuma's 30/25 hp
- Optional magazine of 40 against 32
Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- 15,000 rpm spindle against 8,000 rpm standard and 12,000 rpm optional
- Standard spindle power of 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) against 25/20 hp
- 32 tools as standard against 30
Verdict
Choose the OKK VM53R for roughing and semi-finishing steel and cast iron, where a CAT50 taper and the optional 40HP spindle count for more than speed. Choose the Okuma GENOS M460-VE for aluminum and small-tool work: it reaches 15,000 rpm against 8,000 rpm, has 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) as standard and carries 32 tools. The spindle taper each shop already tools for will often settle the question.