We run a small CNC shop and use 2 mid 80's and 1 early 90's Okuma Howa CNC Lathe. All 3 machines have worked very well for us with very few maintenance issues. In looking at equipment we are tempted to look at the Okuma Howa machines that are still very common on the used market. Since we have had such great success with our current machines, we are not afraid of the quality. However, our concern is from the fact that Okuma Howa was bought out by Okuma a few years ago. I didn't even find an Okuma Howa forum on this website. So, my question to anyone who has time to respond, would you be afraid to purchase an Okuma Howa machine on the used market? Can you still get parts and service for these machines? I know with Fanuc Controls, motor and drives, that is not a problem but the mechanical parts is our greatest concern. Will it become increasingly difficult to find parts as the years go by?

Thank you,

Gary