Okuma Captain L-470 Live Tool CNC Lathe

Okuma Captain L-470 Live Tool CNC Lathe

Built with Okuma’s reputation for rigid mechanical construction and reliable CNC control OSP-P100L

🧰 Capacity & Travel
Max Swing Over Bed: ~24.4″ (619 mm)

Max Swing Over Cross Slide: ~18.9″ (480 mm)

Max Turning Diameter: ~16.5″ (419 mm)

Max Machining Length / Between Centers: ~49.2″ (1,250 mm)

X-Axis Travel: ~11.8″ (300 mm)

Z-Axis Travel: ~50″ (1,270 mm)

🌀 Spindle / Power
Spindle Speed: ~3,000 RPM (max)

Main Spindle Power: ~30 hp (22.4 kW)

🔧 Tooling & Features
Turret Stations: Typically 12 tool stations

Live Tooling / C-Axis:

Chuck Size: 12 hydraulic chuck

Tailstock: Yes

Approx. Weight: 16,000 lbs

🛠 Capabilities & Strengths

Unlike a basic turning center, the L470M adds live milling tools and C-axis indexing, allowing operators to complete operations like drilling, tapping, and slotting in the same setup as the turning cut. This drastically reduces setup time and improves part accuracy while eliminating fixturing between operations.

With ~24.4″ swing and ~49″ of travel, the L470M handles sizable workpieces — ideal for shafts, housings, flanges, and complex turned components requiring secondary milling features.

Okuma’s mechanical design emphasizes rigidity and thermal stability, helping maintain tight tolerances in high-production environments. Their OSP controls provide intuitive programming and advanced features like C-axis machining, threading, and custom canned cycles.

📌 Typical Use Cases
Production Turning with Mill-Features: One-setup machining of turned and milled features.

Batch Manufacturing: Efficient repeat machining with reduced setup time.

Complex Shafts & Components: Parts requiring compound operations such as angled holes, slots, and threaded holes.