Chevalier vs. Okamoto

Website

• Chevalier: https://www.chevaliertw.com
• Okamoto: https://www.okamoto.co.jp

Basic Information

Chevalier (FALCON MACHINE TOOLS CO., LTD.)

• Founded in Taiwan, specializes in high-precision grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Global market presence with applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, semiconductor, mold, and automation.
• Focus on digital transformation and technological innovation (e.g., proprietary SMART iControl and iSurface CNC systems).
• Facilities and headquarters in Changhua, Taiwan.
• Source: Chevalier – About Us

Okamoto Machine Tool Works, Ltd.

• Established in 1935 in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
• Evolved from a gear grinding machine company to a comprehensive abrasive processing machine manufacturer.
• Produces a wide range of machine tools and semiconductor processing equipment.
• Operates an integrated manufacturing system (from casting to final assembly) in-house.
• Global presence serving diverse manufacturing industries.
• Source: Okamoto – Company Overview

Awards

Chevalier

• Multiple prestigious awards since 1981 for quality control, product design, innovation, and excellence in grinding machine development.
  • Examples: Taiwan Excellence Award (1999 & 2001), Product Technology Innovation Award (2005), Excellent Product Design Award (1987).
  • Recognized by government agencies and industry associations.
  • Source: 2023 Annual Report

Okamoto

• No specific awards publicly listed or referenced.

Certifications

Chevalier

• First Taiwanese tool machine company with ISO 9002 certification (1992).
• Passed CPMIA and CIPM certifications; ISO 9001 (1997); CE certification for select products; ISO 14000 (2000).
  • Source: 2023 Annual Report

Okamoto

• Okamoto Singapore was the first Asian plant in the industry to achieve ISO 9002 certification.
  • Source: Okamoto Singapore – About Us

Key Features

Chevalier

• Wide range of CNC and precision machinery: surface grinders, vertical grinding centers, profile grinders, rotary surface grinders, double-sided fine grinders, double column grinders.
• Advanced milling solutions: 5-axis machining centers, turret milling machines.
• Diverse turning solutions including vertical turning lathes.
• Proprietary SMART+ technologies for automation and digital transformation.
• Custom machines for industry-specific needs (e.g., non-circular piston contouring lathes).
  • Source: Chevalier – Products

Okamoto

• Integrated manufacturing system ensures control over all production stages for high quality/reliability.
• T-shaped monocoque structure for rigidity/accuracy; ball screw drives & linear guides for precise positioning.
• Advanced grinding functions: flat automatic cycle grinding, shift plunge/traverse/multi-position grinding.
• Over 60,000 machines operating globally; strong presence in semiconductor equipment as well as general grinding machines.
  • Sources:
    • Okamoto – Production System
    • Okamoto – PSG Series Features
    • Okamoto – Search by Machines

Featured Products

Chevalier

1. Grinding Machines: CNC surface grinders (SMART iControl), fully automatic precision surface grinders, vertical/profile grinders
2. Milling Machines / Machining Centers: 5-axis VMCs, vertical machining centers
3. Turning Machines: Vertical turning lathes
4. Customized Special Machines
   • Source: Chevalier – Product Categories

Okamoto

1. Grinding Machines: Surface grinders, cylindrical grinders
2. Specialized Equipment for manufacturing/machining processes
3. Semiconductor processing equipment
   • Source: Okamoto – Products

Marketing Focus

Chevalier

• Emphasizes advanced solutions in grinding/milling/turning with high quality and intelligent manufacturing focus.
• Targets industries like aerospace, automotive (including EV), semiconductor, mold making, automation.
• Strategic goal is sales growth via digital transformation and customer satisfaction initiatives.
  • Sources:
    • Chevalier – About Categories
    • Annual Report 2024

Okamoto

• Highlights integrated production system ensuring precision/reliability from casting to assembly.
• Markets itself as a “Mother Machine” manufacturer foundational to global industry progress.
• Focused on manufacturers needing high precision/grinding solutions worldwide—especially those requiring reliability and advanced technology in both general manufacturing and semiconductor sectors.
  • Source: Okamoto – Company Overview

Technical Strength

Chevalier

1. Broad product range with strong R&D investment—proprietary human-machine interfaces and automation systems (SMART iControl/iSurface/iMCS).
2. Serves diverse industries with global subsidiaries/distributors across more than 80 countries.
3. Emphasizes “Precision Manufacturing” through rigorous QC and advanced assembly/materials departments; led by experienced engineers/managers.
   • Source: Chevalier – Our Vision

Okamoto

1. In-house design & production from wooden patterns/casting to final assembly—enables highly rigid machine construction from scratch.
2. Over 90 years’ experience evolving into a total abrasive processing solution provider for both machine tools & semiconductors.
3. Technical innovations such as angular contact bearing spindles for high rigidity/stable performance—even on hard-to-cut materials; over 60k machines installed globally demonstrates leadership in precision grinding tech.
   • Sources:
     • Okamoto – Production System
     • Okamoto – OGM Series Features
     • [Company Overview/Product List](https://www.okamoto.co.jp/en/company/, https://www.okamoto.co.jp/en/search-by-machines/)

Environment / Society / Governance

Chevalier

• Structured ESG policies:
  • Environmental: Paperless office initiatives; waste sorting/recycling; energy-saving/carbon reduction; green R&D aiming at net-zero emissions; ISO 14001 certified operations; environmental education programs for staff
  • Social: Adheres to international human rights standards; safe/fair work environment; employee welfare/safety programs; active community engagement/donations/blood drives; supplier CSR compliance required
  • Governance: Dedicated ESG team oversees sustainability plans/internal controls/stakeholder communications/integrity mechanisms
  • Source: ESG Initiatives

Okamoto

• No detailed ESG reports or public disclosures found; CSRHub tracks the company’s performance on environmental responsibility, employee welfare/community/governance themes but no detailed breakdown is available publicly at this time
  • Source: CSRHub Okamoto Profile

OEM / ODM / White Label Support

No explicit information provided by either company regarding OEM / ODM / white label support.

Pricing

No explicit pricing information provided by either company.

Testimonials

Chevalier

1. “The FVL-1250VTC machine runs in our Indianapolis shop, consistently removing more than 1,000 lbs. of material per hour from a carbon steel ring.” (Source)
2. “We will most definitely buy another Chevalier machine…recommend it to others.” (Source)
3. “Superior reliability…all our Chevalier machines meet.” (Source)
4. “The Chevalier FSG‑50120DC has been reliable and precise.” (Source)

Okamoto

1. “Reliable machines…quality is good…customer service is satisfactory.” — Niamh Barron
2. “Quality/performance are great…customer service was helpful.” — Jan Jongkol
3. “Quality is top-notch…customer service is outstanding.” — Jeffrey Hibbard
4. “Wide range of products…the quality is exceptional…customer service is fantastic.” — John Sapp (Overall rating ~3.9/5 from multiple reviews) (Source)