ELMIRA, NY: Hardinge Inc. (http://www.hardinge.com) announced that the newest version of the Bridgeport GX-1000 40″ x 21″ vertical machining center to be displayed at IMTS (Booth S8348) has been designed with the Okuma OSP-P200 Control, drives, motors and encoders.
Rick Simons, President and CEO of Hardinge Inc. commented, “The addition of the Okuma control option for our GX 1000 machine enhances the product offerings for our US distribution partners. We will also continue to offer the Bridgeport line with the Fanuc i Series control to serve our diversified US customer base.
With a combined total of over 40,000 OSP controlled Okuma machine tools installed; Hardinge’s new US distribution network will now be able to serve a broader base of customers with a consistent message of the advantages of OSP controls. “Combining the Bridgeport GX-1000 vertical machining center with Okuma’s world leading open architecture control system will enable customers seeking a value priced VMC to enjoy the productivity benefits of the latest CNC control technology,” said Lee Morris, Chairman and CEO of Morris Group, Inc. “Okuma has been manufacturing CNC controls, drives and motors since 1961 and the OSP-P200 has awesome performance and reliability.”
Bridgeport GX 1000 to feature Okuma OSP Control
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