Fanuc CNC Enhances Controls For Machining Tasks

At IMTS 2010 Fanuc CNC will exhibit its enhanced 0i-D and 0i-D Mate CNC controls for machining applications. The 0i-D features Nano CNC resolution for ultra-high precision measured in nanometres and has an ultra-compact design with high reliability utilising limited cabling and easy maintenance. This CNC control is suitable for many machining applications and is available in both Milling (0i-MD) and Turning (0i-TD) versions.

Enhanced features of the 0i-D include: max total controlled axis increased to eight axes (milling model) and 11 axes (turning model); Al Contour Control II (milling model) uses an ultra-high-speed processor allowing high-speed machining of complex free-form parts that are programmed in continuous small block segments; nano smoothing (milling model) smooths surfaces by converting small block segment programs into smooth NURB surfaces in real time; jerk control (milling model) for smooth acceleration with less machine jerking; enhanced tool management (milling and turning models); and retraction for rigid tapping (turning model) for cycle time reduction.

The Oi-Mate-D also has upgraded features, including: two max spindles (turning model); spindle control with servo motor (turning model) for use with live tooling for turning centres; nano interpolation; axis control by PMC allows for programmed axis by control MTD Logic; grinding function for canned cycles; NC Guide/NC Guide Pro provides useful graphical programming guidance for parts programming at the CNC controller.

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