Okuma GENOS M560-V

$119,000 - $150,000 Updated 2026-03-10

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,050 mm (41.3 in)

Y Travel

560 mm (22.0 in)

Z Travel

460 mm (18.1 in)

Max Spindle

min⁻¹

Spindle Taper

CAT 40 Big Plus

Tool Capacity

32 (arm-type ATC)

Overview

The Okuma GENOS M560-V is Okuma's bestselling vertical machining center, and it's not hard to see why. Bridge-type (double-column) construction, a 15,000 RPM spindle, and 1,050 mm of X-axis travel in a machine that weighs 8,000 kg. That's a lot of iron for a 40-taper VMC.

Travel sits at 1,050 x 560 x 460 mm (41.3 x 22.0 x 18.1 in), giving you a work envelope of roughly 271 liters. The 1,300 x 560 mm table handles loads up to 900 kg (1,980 lb). Rapid traverse hits 40 m/min on X and Y, 32 m/min on Z. The 32-tool arm-type ATC keeps tool changes fast.

The spindle puts out 22 kW (30 hp) through a CAT 40 Big Plus taper. Big Plus gives you simultaneous face and taper contact, which matters for rigidity at higher speeds. At 15,000 RPM, this machine eats through aluminum and handles titanium and Inconel without breaking a sweat. Okuma's own titanium cutting demos show the M560-V powering through Ti-6Al-4V blocks.

Okuma's OSP-P500 control runs the current production models (older units shipped with the OSP-P300MA). It's Okuma's proprietary system, so Fanuc guys will need a few days to adjust. The Thermo-Friendly Concept compensates for thermal displacement across the entire machine structure, and Machining Navi monitors vibration to suggest better cutting parameters. Collision Avoidance System is available as an option.

Shop owners on Practical Machinist consistently praise the M560-V's rigidity and thermal stability. One owner upgraded from a Haas VF-2 and called the Okuma "extremely well put together." The most common complaint? Chip evacuation. Chips pile up in the door area and around the tool changer, and the washdown option costs about $5K extra. It's worth getting.

Direct competitors include the Mazak VCN-530C, DMG Mori CMX 600V, and Doosan DNM 4500. Pricing runs $119,000-$150,000 for new units depending on options. Used M560-V machines from 2018-2022 sell in the $60,000-$120,000 range. Okuma's distributor network covers North America well, and parts availability hasn't been a complaint in forum discussions. Specs sourced from Okuma published data and verified dealer listings.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	560 mm (22.0 in)
Z-Axis Travel	460 mm (18.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	min⁻¹
Spindle Taper	CAT 40 Big Plus
Spindle Motor Power	kW
Tool Capacity	32 (arm-type ATC)
Table Size	1300 x 560
Max Table Load	900 kg (1,980 lb)
Rapid Traverse Rate	X-Y 40, Z: 32
Positioning Accuracy	±0.004 mm
Repeatability	±0.002 mm
Machine Weight	8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
CNC Control	Okuma OSP-P500 (OSP-P300MA on older models)
Max Machining Volume	1,050 x 560 x 460
Okuma Global Repair Center	Charlotte, North Carolina
Inches	Metric
Spindle Speed	15,000
Spindle Motor Power	22/18.5
Magazine Capacity	32 Tools

Specifications sourced from okuma.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Bridge-type (double-column) construction delivers 40-60% less spindle deflection than single-column VMCs under the same cutting loads
15,000 RPM CAT 40 Big Plus spindle handles everything from aggressive steel roughing to high-speed aluminum finishing without a spindle upgrade
8,000 kg machine weight provides vibration damping that lighter 40-taper VMCs in this price range can't match
Thermo-Friendly Concept tracks thermal displacement across the entire machine structure and compensates automatically, holding tight tolerances over long production runs
1,050 mm X-axis travel is generous for a 40-taper machine, larger than the Doosan DNM 4500 (800 mm) and Mazak VCN-530C (1,050 mm)
900 kg max table load supports heavy fixturing and 4th-axis rotary setups without exceeding capacity

Limitations

Chip evacuation is the M560-V's biggest operational headache; chips accumulate in the door and tool changer area, and the washdown option costs ~$5K extra
OSP control is proprietary to Okuma, so operators trained on Fanuc or Siemens need 3-5 days to get comfortable
CAT 40 only; no 50-taper option in the GENOS line limits clamping force for the heaviest roughing applications
Air consumption is high at 28 CFM @ 90 PSI minimum, potentially straining smaller shop compressor setups
No conversational programming like Mazak's MAZATROL; shops rely on CAM-generated G-code or Okuma's One Touch IGF for simpler parts

Best For

Production shops running steel, cast iron, and titanium parts where rigidity and thermal stability matter more than cycle time Job shops replacing older double-column VMCs (Mori Seiki MV-65, Okuma MC-V series) with a modern equivalent Aerospace aluminum work where 15K RPM and bridge-type rigidity need to coexist in one machine Shops running 4th-axis rotary setups on parts up to 900 kg with Nikken or Tsudakoma indexers Facilities already standardized on Okuma OSP controls across their CNC fleet 24/7 production environments where Thermo-Friendly Concept eliminates warm-up drift between shifts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does an Okuma GENOS M560-V cost new?

New pricing runs $119,000-$150,000 depending on configuration. The base MSRP is around $119K; add through-spindle coolant, washdown, probing, and a chip conveyor and you're closer to $140-150K. Used units from 2018-2022 sell for $60,000-$120,000 depending on hours and options.

02 How does the GENOS M560-V compare to the Haas VF-2?

Different class of machine. The Okuma has 40% more X-axis travel, roughly triple the weight for rigidity, a 15K RPM spindle versus 8.1K, and bridge-type construction. Forum owners who've upgraded from VF-2s to M560-Vs describe the difference as night and day. The Okuma costs $60-90K more, but it's a production-grade machine.

03 What's the biggest complaint about the M560-V?

Chip management. Owners consistently report chips piling up in the door area and near the tool changer. The standard machine doesn't include a washdown system, and adding one costs about $5K. Most experienced owners say the washdown option is mandatory for production work.

04 Is the Okuma OSP control hard to learn?

If you're coming from Fanuc, expect 3-5 days to get comfortable. Program structure is similar, but menu navigation differs. Current models ship with the OSP-P500, which has a more modern interface than the older P300MA. Okuma's One Touch IGF conversational feature helps with simple parts.

05 How reliable is the GENOS M560-V long-term?

Okuma builds their own spindles, drives, encoders, and controls in-house, so the system is tightly integrated. Forum discussions don't flag recurring mechanical issues. The Thermo-Friendly Concept reduces thermal-related accuracy drift, and Okuma's distributor network provides solid parts and service support across North America.