FANUC ’ s ROBOCUT α-CiC wire EDM machine series impresses with many new developments . For instance , the company has further enhanced machine rigidity by strengthening the mechanical structure , providing the basis for more precise machining and even higher repeatability .
The new ROBOCUT α-C400iC and C600iC will be on display at EMO , the smaller of which will join forces with a FANUC CRX collaborative robot ( cobot ).
UPGRADED ROBOMACHINES
Regarding ROBOMACHINES there will be a trio of European premieres at the exhibition . In fact , FANUC is this time renewing all three models ( ROBODRILL , ROBOCUT and ROBOSHOT ) in its ROBOMACHINE line up .
The ROBODRILL α-DiB-Plus series of vertical machining centres will be available from the beginning of 2022 . Innovations such as revised spindle variations , new control options , servo drives and mechanical improvements have made the latest ROBODRILL even more effective , reliable , fast and easy to use .
FANUC ’ s new ROBOSHOT α-SiB series is capable of metal injection moulding ( MIM ) as a production method for medical devices and surgical instruments .
Notably , a FANUC ROBOCUT α-CiC produced the injection mould inserts for use on the third new ROBOMACHINE on show at EMO : the ROBOSHOT α-SiB injection moulding machine .
ADVANCED INJECTION MOULDING
FANUC ’ s new ROBOSHOT α-SiB series is capable of metal injection moulding ( MIM ) as a production method for medical devices and surgical instruments .
At the exhibition , the ROBOSHOT α-SiB will incorporate a FANUC handling cell based on the company ’ s QSSR ( Quick and Simple Start-up of Robotization ) concept with a FANUC LR Mate robot .
THE ROAD TO DIGITALISATION
FANUC ’ s Industrial IoT area at EMO will demonstrate scalable IoT solutions that aim to increase manufacturing efficiency , in particular to increase the productivity , quality and uptime of production processes .
The company ’ s EMO stand will feature several partner companies that have prepared Industrial IoT applications running on FANUC ’ s FIELD system platform .
FANUC ’ s service offering will also have its own area on the stand with the FAR ( FANUC Assisted Reality ) software tool for remote service on display . Last but not least , FANUC will present its service performance of 25 hours MTTR ( Mean Time to Repair ) and 99.97 % service parts availability – both of which are being achieved throughout Europe .
UK SHOWCASE
For those unable to make the trip to EMO due to the current situation , FANUC UK is hosting an Open House later this year at its HQ in Antsy Park , Coventry between Monday 1st – Friday 5th November . There will be a full line-up of speakers as well as a demonstration programme spanning three distinct themes on Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday , which is bookended by two open days for exploration of its facility on the Monday and Friday .
For more information and to sign up , please visit : https :// bit . ly / 2Ue3chx
For more information on FANUC , or to see its current product range , please visit : www . fanuc . eu / uk / en .
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