Byford Machine: Putting the Okuma LB Series to Work

At Byford Machine, Okuma LB Series lathes are an important part of day-to-day production. With multiple LB3000 and LB4000 machines on the floor, their team has firsthand experience with the platform’s performance, reliability, and ease of operation.

In this installment of Hartwig’s Game-Changing Technologies, hear directly from the Byford team about the work they’re producing, their experience operating Okuma equipment, and why they have continued to invest in the LB platform.

See the LB3000 EX MYW in Action

Now take a closer look at the technology.

The Okuma LB3000 EX MYW expands traditional turning capability with live tooling, Y-axis machining, and a sub-spindle—allowing multiple operations to be completed in a single setup.

Filmed at Hartwig, this cutting demonstration highlights the machine’s multitasking capabilities and provides a closer look at the performance behind the LB platform.