Charlotte, NC (May 5, 2010) –Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce that MP Systems, a supplier of high pressure coolant systems, has joined Partners in THINC.
MP Systems makes high pressure coolant systems suitable for routine operations and custom manufacturing processes. Model types include reservoir pumps for a broad range of CNC machine tools including machining centers, 3- and 4- axis lathes, multifunction machines and twin turret machines; and an economical pump for general use. MP Systems also makes a programmable nozzle that can be used in conjunction with its high pressure coolant systems for through the spindle coolant delivery and/or programmable nozzle high pressure cooling.
MP Systems’ products are engineered to minimize down time and simplify routine maintenance. Designed, manufactured, and installed by MP Systems, they are used widely in the firearms, medical, aerospace, energy and other industries where chip removal and tool life are critical to component quality and maximum cutting tool performance. MP Systems’ high pressure coolant systems are sold through distribution and direct sales channels throughout North America.
As a member of Partners in THINC, MP Systems seeks to help customers optimize CNC machine tool performance and maximize overall productivity. MP Systems uses high quality components and non-piston pumps to improve product reliability. Products are rigorously tested in diverse live cutting situations, using Okuma machine tools and other machine tool technology. Integration with the Okuma THINC control assures optimal performance. All pump components, including filters, are housed conveniently inside the durable cabinet assembly. Superior filtration is accomplished using easy replaceable 5 micron filters that remove suspended chips and grit, increasing tool life.
“We believe that collaborative efforts facilitated by Partners in THINC are integral to MP Systems’ continued contribution of relevant and sound products to advanced manufacturing,” states Mike Sayers, General Manager and founder of MP Systems. “Sharing open dialogue with leading machine tool OEMs like Okuma allows us to develop new products and modify or enhance existing products proactively.”
MP Systems high pressure coolant systems can be seen at the Partners in THINC facility in Charlotte, NC or at the Okuma Tech Centers in Chicago and Houston. For more information or to schedule a visit, go to www.partnersinthinc.com.
