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Okamoto: Game Changer for Productive, Resource-Efficient Grinding and Lapping

With the robot-assisted automation of the proven Aero Lap system, Okamoto brings a unique solution to the market, offering a true performance booster, especially for tool manufacturers and mold makers. Aero Lap is not only suitable for lapping complex, delicate geometries – it gives already ground tools such as drills, mills, or punches the decisive final touch. The special feature: Aero Lap significantly improves surface quality – without material removal and without edge rounding.

Even coated tool surfaces achieve a high-gloss polished finish, which can lead to up to 80 percent longer service life in later machining operations.

Patrick Glasstetter, Head of Service bei Okamoto

The mirror-smooth surface reduces friction, prevents built-up edge formation, and improves chip evacuation—factors that directly and positively impact performance and tool life in machining.

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After vibratory finishing on the EPX-SF machine.(Image: Anca)

The multi-range internal grinding spindle.(Image: Studer)

With the robotic automation of the proven AeroLap system, Okamoto introduces a unique solution to the market, offering a true performance booster, especially for tool manufacturers and mold makers.(Image: Okamoto)

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This advancement is made possible by the AeroLoop system integrated into Aero Lap, which ensures the continuous circulation of the Multi-Corn lapping suspension. Aero Loop precisely regulates the moisture and consistency of the suspension throughout the entire process – an essential factor for reproducibility and process reliability. This innovation also forms the basis for successful automation, as it automatically maintains the consistency of the lapping process at a constant level around the clock – independent of operator intervention. The result: a robot-controlled, fully automated fine machining process that can not only be operated with minimal human involvement but also sets new technological benchmarks for the precision finishing of tools.

MAP Grinding: No More Air Grinding

The also introduced MAP Grinding System (Measuring highest point for Air-cut less Productivity) is an intelligent grinding system for Okamoto grinding machines that uses a probe to measure the workpiece surface and automatically starts the grinding process where material removal is necessary – without unnecessary idle paths. This reduces cycle times, conserves resources, and efficiently utilizes machine runtime – a decisive advantage for low-manpower shifts.

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