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CNC systems raise machine tool productivity
By admin | March 18, 2008
CNC systems provider will demonstrate how controls, drives and simulation software can raise machine tool productivity and ease machining system set-up with robotic handling systems.
Fanuc GE will be demonstrating at the UK’s MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition how its range of CNCs, drives and simulation software can raise productivity of machine tool users. Highlighting their ease-of-use, the products cover machines from ‘entry-level’ through to high-end machines. A demonstration with FANUC Robotics will provide an example of easy, but optimised, integration of CNC and robot for automated part handling.
* Controller selection - selecting a suitable controller for a machine is a determining factor when it comes to productivity, said Fanuc GE.
* Fanuc GE starts at the ‘low-end’ with the Series 0i controllers, now offering more functions: the TTC version can now satisfy the high demands of two-spindle lathes.
* The Series 30i/31i/32i CNCs are for high-end applications: numerous functions are available for obtaining maximum productivity from combined lathe/milling centres and 5-axis machines, as well as multi-spindle and transfer machines.
All the CNCs are easy to use and are upwardly compatible from the previous generation of Fanuc controllers.
* Shopfloor programming - Fanuc GE’s user-friendly workshop programming software, Manual Guide i, can be used for complex multi-path machines.
It increases productivity by providing an environment that enables development from a drawing to a production part in a very short time.
In addition to the improvement of diverse machining and milling cycles, it has new functions for multi-channel turning as well as programming in the tilted working plane.
An additional factor which indirectly influences the productivity of machines and systems is safety - for man and machine.
3D Interference Check, a ‘New at Mach’ feature, makes an important contribution to collision protection.
With this function, machine manufacturers - and where necessary machine operators - can safeguard all collision-risk areas (such as the tool head, workpiece, table and clamping devices) using geometric figures.
Fanuc GE will display its ‘NC Guide’ PC software, a network-compatible version of the combined GE Fanuc CNC / Manual Guide i simulator, which can be used for training and instruction without taking the machine out of production.
End-user software utilising the Internet includes file transfer tools (PC to CNC), Teleservice (linking Fanuc GE engineers directly to a users CNC), and CNC Parts Online (user requested parts obtained at speed and reduced cost).
For OEMs, Fanuc GE offers software such as ‘NC Guide pro’, which includes PMC programming so that full machine control can be developed offline, as well as FANUC Picture and FANUC Ladder III, tools for setting and customisation.
The FANUC Robotics exhibit on the stand provides an example of easy integration and visualisation with a Fanuc CNC using FANUC Picture software.
Fanuc GE/FANUC Robotics offers a ‘one-stop shop’ that can provide a truly integrated and optimised solution.
* About Fanuc GE CNC - Fanuc GE CNC is a leading global supplier in factory automation.
These include products and solutions for the machine tool market based on a wide range of CNCs, motion control products, monitoring and control software products, CO2 lasers and services.
Fanuc GE CNC is a joint venture between GE, USA, and FANUC Limited, Japan.
Tthe company’s European headquarters are at Fanuc GE CNC Europe in Luxembourg.
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