Robotization

of Machine Tools
Table of contents
MISSION 3

GENER AL OVERVIE W OF FANUC 4

FANUC AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS 5

FANUC CNC LINEUP 6

BENEFITS OF MACHINE TOOL ROBOTIZ ATION 7

FANUC ROBOT LINEUP FOR MACHINE TOOL TENDING 7

FANUC COLL ABOR ATIVE TECHNOLOGY - CR X SERIES 8

RETURN ON INVESTMENT 9

INTERFACE OPTIONS BET WEEN FANUC CNC AND ROBOT 10

CNC - QSSR FUNCTION 11

APPLICATION E X AMPLES 12

APPLICATION E X AMPLES 13

ROBOGUIDE 14

FORCE SENSOR 15

ROBOT FUNCTIONS FOR MACHINE TOOL TENDING 16

PERIPHER AL EQUIPMENT FOR ROBOTS 17

CUSTOMER CASES 18

FANUC IOT SOLUTIONS 20

SERVICE 21

A STRONG PARTNER 22
 MISSION 3

Revolutionising efficiency In Europe, FANUC is well represented in

machine tool industry with its CNC and Robot.
Our extended network of system integrators
In 2020, our service parts availability
reached 99.99% with an average service
completion time of 26.3 hours (the time

through automation in Europe install the most advanced robot

solutions including many different type of
between the customer’s initial call and the
completion of service intervention by our
robot and also wide range of collaborative service engineer) in Europe, and we are
robots for machine tool tending applications continuously working to achieve the highest
to all types of CNC machines. customer satisfaction. This handbook
FANUC is the leading company of factory which enable us to continue our production will guide you through the whole process
automation products including CNC, 24/7 while minimizing labour costs and give This is further supported by the quick setup and elements of Robotization of machine
ROBOTS and ROBOMACHINES. The range us very fast return on investments. Based on and easy programming of FANUC robots and tool based on the latest technology of
of ROBOMACHINES comprise the full this experience, FANUC has been promoting highly skilled technical support engineers in FANUC Corporation.
electric injection moulding machines FANUC the automation and Robotization of machine 22 FANUC subsidiaries all around Europe.
ROBOSHOT, the wire-cut EDM machines tools in all manufacturing sectors on a global To automate machine tools in this way helps
FANUC ROBOCUT, vertical machining centres scale. companies to achieve a higher machine
FANUC ROBORILL and the ultra-precision utilisation, efficient use of skilled labour,
machine tool FANUC ROBONANO with 0.1 nm improved quality and increased flexibility,
programming command resolution. leading to improved competitiveness.

FANUC manufactures all of its own developed In case of any issues, the customers are
products in our factories in Japan. Our in good hands as the FANUC organisation
factories are highly automated and using in Europe excels in technical support and
a high number of Robots to achieve high service capabilities with approximately 1,000
efficiency and cost saving while maintaining highly skilled engineers dedicated in these
the flexibility of production. Currently we two areas. We provide our service for as long
use more than 1,000 machine tools in our Kenji Yamaguchi as the customer uses our products without Shinichi Tanzawa
President & CEO President & CEO
factory and more than 92% are robotized, FANUC Corporation time limitation (lifetime maintenance). FANUC Europe Corporation
 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF FANUC 4

Value-engineered products
for higher efficiency and
unmatched proven reliability
FANUC is the only company in the industry to develop and manufacture all major components in-house.
Every detail of our hardware and software undergoes stringent quality control checks – For solutions
that are reliable, easy to repair, and lend planning security to your production. With the highest uptime
in the market, our products are built to last.

More than Unmatched proven reliability

60+ 810,000 robots,
25 million motors and 47 41
years of
5 million CNCs years MTBF years MTBF
experience
installed worldwide (Mean Time Between Failure) (Mean Time Between Failure)
for CNC Series 0i-D/F for Robot R-2000iB/iC

The champions of automation

Automation is our business – and we practice what we preach: FANUC has
the most automated production facility in the industry. Currently we use more Product life Easy
than 1,000 machine tools in our factory, of which more than 92% are robotized.
cycle support customisation Lifetime
Day and night, our robots are hard at work manufacturing FANUC products.
So when you use our solutions, you can be sure that they are up to the highest spare parts supply
standards, tried and tested in our own facilities. guaranteed

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33 %

1 in 3 271 locations Worldwide support

FANUC employees supporting
is a R&D engineer 109 countries
 FANUC AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS 5

intelligent automation –
100% FANUC 0.5 kg to 2.3 tonnes
Lift up to 2.3 tonnes – Choose from over one hundred robots
FANUC is your end-to-end supplier for factory automation (FA). Our ROBOTs and ROBOMACHINEs with payload capacities ranging from 0.5 kilograms to 2.3 tonnes.
ROBOCUT Wire EDM
are specifically designed and built to help our customers increase efficiency and productivity while Replace up to 8 steps, including pre-machining,
lowering the total cost of ownership. hardening, finishing and ficturing,
with one ROBOCUT wire-cut EDM machine.

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Dual Check Safety (DCS)
DCS technology allows robots and CNC machines to meet
Robot Welding Cells safety standards without the need for external hardware
Multi-robot welding cells – easy automated or extended safety areas.
welding thanks to seamless connectivity and a
single user-friendly CNC interface.

CO2 Laser
CO2 laser packages for efficient
automated laser cutting.

Collaborative Robots
No need for safety fences – FANUC collaborative robots
allow easy integration into human workspaces. For even
Visual Bin Picking more efficiency and improved health and safety.
Visual bin picking technology gives robots
the ability to identify and pick loose parts
and even bags from a bin.

Vertical Machining Centre

Retool in just 0.7 seconds – FANUC ROBODRILL,
our vertical machining centre, is designed for maximum
productivity in milling and drilling.
SCARA Robots
The FANUC SCARA series are the
right solution for high-speed precision
applications, such as assembly, pick
and place, inspection and packaging.

Optimised energy
consumption – intelligent Injection Moulding
energy management
IoT High-precision electric injection moulding – Delta Robots
with the FANUC ROBOSHOT a-SiA series. Ultra-fast picking, assembling and sorting – FANUC’s
IoT solutions like
range of delta robots are ideally suited to high-speed
FIELD system, MT-LINKi and ZDT
handling processes requiring a great deal of versatility.
help improve efficiency
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With more than 60 years‘ experience, FANUC offers the widest range of CNC systems in the industry. FANUC Series 30i / 31i / 32i-MODEL B Plus
From entry-level controls with powerful functionality and excellent value for money to high-performance
control systems for complex machines – all our CNC systems allow fast programming and are easy to High-performance CNC for complex machine tools
use, combining the highest quality and short processing times.
The FANUC Series 30i / 31i / 32i-MODEL B Plus
controls are ideal for highly complex machines Features
FANUC Series 0i-MODEL F Plus with multiple axes, multi-path, and high-speed • iHMI for intuitive and user-friendly operation
high-precision machining requirements. The • Up to 96 axes, 24 spindle axes and 15 paths
Basic CNC model for multiple control applications hardware and innovative software provide the • Cycle time reduction with fast cycle-time
highest performance, precision and surface technology
quality. • High quality machining with fine surface
The CNC Series 0i -MODEL F Plus is the ideal basic
Features technology
solution for multiple control applications. Ready to
• Flat design and extensive display lineup
use, it boasts latest generation hardware and a • iHMI for intuitive and user-friendly operation (10.4”, 15”, 19”, 21.5”)
complete package of standard software. To maximise • 15" screen for comfortable work • Excellent usability for simultaneous
productivity on more specific applications, it can be • High workability and customisation function The FANUC Intelligent Human Machine Interface
5-axes machining
easily customised using a range of additional • Easy, fast and fine machining (iHMI) provides a simple, efficient and intuitive way to
• Customisation function
functions. The CNC Series 0i-MODEL F Plus comes • QSSR (Quick & Simple Start-up of interact with the FANUC CNC series.
• Easy operation of robot from CNC (QSSR)
with many functions typically reserved for high Robotization) available
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performance systems – for an unbeatable
combination of excellent value for money and
unrivalled performance and reliability.
Maximise productivity
with a robotic machine
tending solution

Benefits of robotization: FANUC Robot models for machine tending

Applications for Robots
with Machine Tools
FANUC has a wide range of robot types, including compact high speed and high payload models. They can
• Parts load and unload
Increased Turnover be applied to all kinds of machine tending processes, such as loading or unloading machine tools and
• Measurement and inspection inspection. Robots can also be installed inside machine tools. With rail and gantry mounting options, our
Machines can run through the night and at weekends robots are furthermore able to tend multiple types of machine tools.
• Chuck jaw exchange
without an operator. Higher machine tool utilization
• Tool change
therefore helps increase production – and lead to a
faster return on investment. • Deburring

Efficient use of skilled labour

Robotization allows skilled operators to set up and
operate multiple machines, increasing efficiency
and reducing costs.

Improved Quality Mini Robots Small/Medium Size Robots Heavy Load Robots Collaborative Robots
Automated processes ensure that the highest
quality standard is maintained consistently.
Satisfied customers and reduced costs are
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Increased Flexibility
Robotization allows manufacturers to quickly
respond to changing production requirements.

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CRX-10iA/L & CRX-10iA
loading and unloading

OF COLLABORATIVE a ROBOCUT and ROBODRILL

TECHNOLOGY
CONTINUES
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ULTIMATE RELIABILITY QUICK SETUP EASY PROGRAMMING

• Smooth, modern design that is completely safe to work • Slim and compact design allows for easy integration into any • Easily program and teach points on your new CRX cobot using
side-by-side with people work area or existing system all-new lead-through programming features and new teach
pendant user interface
• Backed by FANUC’s decades-long experience in the design and • Easy to install without specialist equipment
manufacture of robots with world-renowned reliability • Perfect solution for manufacturers with little to no robotic experience
• CRX uses FANUC’s latest compact R-30iB Mini Plus Controller
• The same uncompromising quality standards that customers for even more space savings • Connecting to peripheral equipment is easy with a wide selection
expect from FANUC products of FANUC approved suppliers
• Each model runs on standard 230V power
• 8 years maintenance free operations • FANUC intelligent features allow for easy connection to 2D and 3D
iRVision and more
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Return on Investment (ROI)

FANUC products are especially designed and built to help our customers increase efficiency and
productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership.

Example 1 Example 2

Factors influencing the ROI Low-Cost Automation High-End Automation

Initial investment EUR 100,000.00 Initial investment, EUR 250,000.00

incl.: incl.:
- robot and gripper - robot and gripper
Investment factors - electric power system - automation system
- assembly and installation - control system
• Longer machine times (“ghost shift”) - start-up - electric power system
• Constant increased quality - CE compatibility - peripheral devices
- operator training - assembly and installation
• Scalable production - start-up
- CE compatibility
- operator training

Total Cost of Ownership* EUR 4,800.00 Total Cost of Ownership* EUR 9,600.00
(TCO) (TCO)

Saving* Saving*
- labour cost reduction (man-hours) EUR 101,760.00 - labour cost reduction (man-hours) EUR 217,036.80
- miscellaneous EUR 5,745.00 - miscellaneous EUR 12,211.54

Profit Increase* EUR 16,968.00 Profit Increase* EUR 30,542.40

resulting from increased resulting from increased
production production

Financial factors Total benefit EUR 124,473.00 Total benefit EUR 250,190.74
• Leasing from automation* from automation*
• Pay per use
• Higher liquidity with simultaneous increase in productivity Payback in months 10.03 Payback in months 11.99

Calculation based on the following scenario: Calculation based on the following scenario:

Labour factors - 2 shifts, 5 days per week, 48 weeks p.a.

- hourly operator cost: EUR 25
- 3 shifts, 6 days per week, 48 weeks p.a.
- hourly operator cost: EUR 25
• Multi machine operation - machining cycle time: 5+1 min - machining cycle time: 5+1 min
• Fewer downtimes (breaks, distraction, side-line activities…) (1 minute for changing the part - manual operation) (1 minute for changing the part – manual operation)
- output increase: 10% - output increase: 10%
• Fewer skilled operators needed (due to faster parts change by automation) (due to faster parts change by automation)
- profit per part: EUR 2,50 - profit per part: EUR 2,50
- less scrap, TCO, less downtimes - less scrap, TCO, less downtimes

* Per annum
FANUC Robotization Solutions
Many interface connections
between FANUC CNC and Robot

Plug & Play connection Your advantages:

CNC GUIDE CNC Display Panel i Teach Pendant ROBOGUIDE
Save time and money by connecting a FANUC robot Quick and easy data exchange
to a FANUC CNC via a common control platform. Data transfer between CNC and robot via standard
With FL-net or I/O LINKi, all you need is a simple cable. interfaces. You can display CNC-related information on
All components are supplied by a single source in a the robot's Teach Pendant controller screen, or display
single package. the robot status on the CNC screen.
or
Control of the robot via CNC
Axes, grippers, status, etc. can be controlled via CNC.

Customisable screens
The ability to create custom screens allows you to
view robot and CNC information on a single page. Network connection Ethernet
Get the full picture at a single glance.
CNC Robot Controller

Industrial Network Options

Network FANUC CNC FANUC Robot
No additional hardware 30i/31i/32i/35i-B No additional hardware R-30iB (Mate) Plus
or SW option required 30i/31i/32i –B Plus or SW option required
I/O Linki
MT-LINK4
0i-MF/TF Plus
0i-MF/TF
Fast Ethernet Board Std Ethernet Port
FL-net
SW option SW option
EtherNet/IP Fast Ethernet Board Std Ethernet Port
(Scanner & Adaptor) SW option SW option
PROFINET IO Controller Fast Ethernet Board PROFINET Master or Slave Board
(Controller & Device) SW option SW option
Machine tool Robot
Not available EtherCAT Slave Board
EtherCat
SW option
DeviceNet DeviceNet Master or Slave Board DeviceNet Master or Slave Board
(Master & Slave) SW option SW option
PROFIBUS-DP PROFIBUS DP Master or Slave Board PROFIBUS DP Master or Slave Board
(Master & Slave) SW option SW option
CC-Link Slave Board CC-Link Slave Board
CC-Link
SW option SW option

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FANUC Robotization Solutions
CNC - QSSR

Control and monitor the robot with the CNC

Designed with people that are unfamiliar with robots in mind, FANUC QSSR (Quick & Simple Start-up of Robotization)
allows easy connection between a machine tool and a robot.

Your advantages: QSSR CONNECT QSSR G-CODE

Easy connection/setting
• Easy connection of CNC and robot
with just one Ethernet cable (FL-net).
• Easy connection by setup guidance
on CNC display screen (iHMI).

Easy programming
• Control robot from CNC QSSR CONNECT simplifies the Control robot as a loader by
by G-code programming automation of machine tools with CNC G-code program which is
(Manual handle, G-code). robots, e.g. for loading and unloading. familiar for machine tool user.
• Easy to create a robot program Guidance functions enable an easy
to load/unload by guidance menu. setup of the connection and start-up Positioning by using manual
• Auto generation of robot program of the CNC and robot. handle of machine tool and
by using ROBOGUIDE technology. specify passing point on CNC
• Easy ladder development for screen to create a robot program
robot connection by using
with one touch.
function block
• Easy robot operation by M code
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• Check machine tool and robot
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Application examples for
small-size parts

Machine tending Tool changing iRVision system Injection

Smart machine tending is much With a wide range of tool Vision-based bin picking moulding
easier to integrate than you changing station mounting solutions are a great way to
would imagine – robots provide options, including top mounting, speed up processes involving Robots are invaluable when it
an extremely flexible machine some types of robot serve as parts bins by enabling robots comes to injection moulding.
tending solution. Rotating chain highly efficient tool changers. to identify, select and load parts From part removal to screw
loaders offer another method These robots are able to handle from a container. Sometimes cutting, degating, labelling,
of loading and unloading your a wide range of tools, regardless boasting uptimes of 99.97%, lasering and adding inserts,
blanks and parts. Whatever of their weight. this automated machine tending they increase throughput across
solution you choose, control technology dramatically speeds a varied range of tasks and
and seamless coordination is up even the fiddliest of picking eliminate the risk of damage.
Robot Model provided by your machine's CNC. tasks.

LR Mate series M-10iD series M-20iD series CRX series

Small, fast, versatile Slim wrist design A footprint that fits Lightweight
This human-arm-sized
for easy access Ideally suited for narrow
and easy to program
robot is your best compact Designed for easy integration cells. Internal cable routing No need for safety fences.
solution for fast handling into small work cells. avoids cable interference. Easy to connect and easy
and processing of parts. to program.

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Application examples for
medium/large-size parts

Unmanned Flexibility on a Load multiple

machining small footprint machines
Tending machines is a job that Compact and space saving, With a range of rail, floor, wall
many people are unwilling to cleverly designed vertical and ceiling mounting options
do. Good robots, by contrast, machining centres add to save space and expand your
provide 720 hours of seamless additional flexibility to crowded robot's work envelope, some
production – they can multi- production environments robot types are ideally suited to
task between cells, load and without the need for additional tending multiple machine tools –
unload parts and link up to eight floor space. increasing your throughput and
Robot Model machines. maximising production time.

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M-710iC series R-1000iA series R-2000iC/iD series

High mechanical Built for speed The versatile
rigidity Every component in the
all-rounder
Capable of handling almost
Ideal for force applications R-1000iA series has been
any gripper, this model
such as polishing and purpose built to deliver
is ideally suited to an
deburring when equipped maximum speed and
almost infinite range of
with a FANUC force sensor. reliability.
applications.

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ROBOGUIDE – The offline
simulation software for
your robotization solution

Intelligent 3D Robot Simulation ROBOGUIDE and NCGuide for QSSR

FANUC's ROBOGUIDE is a powerful offline tool to improve the efficiency through robot system
life cycle greatly.

Features:
• All major cad formats are supported
• An auto place function helps to decide the optimal position for robot installation,
taking the reach, cycle time, life/duty and power consumption into consideration
• Visual safety configuration to discover potential risks
• Motion analysis helps to investigate and optimise the program
• Easy to share and present design via free 3D player PC software
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Benefits
• Accelerate the developing ROBOGUIDE for Machine Tool System
• Powerful service tool

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Force Sensor
Bringing tactile intelligence
to your applications

Automated craftsmanship
for assembly, contouring and measuring applications
FANUC’s range of force sensors opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for intelligent automation
solutions. That’s because force sensors equip robots with an almost human-like sense of touch, enabling
them to detect force and torque applied to the end effecter in 6 degrees of freedom. With craftsman-like
precision, robots fitted with this technology can perform assembly, contouring and measuring tasks
across a vast number of industries. Four different sensor sizes are suitable for 6-axis robots to support
payload classes up to 250 kg.

More productivity Faster setups and maximum uptime Quality control Opening up your options
• Complete integration into the robot for faster • Fast setups thanks to complete integration into the •C
 omplete production data tracking and logging •A
 ssembling – high-precision face matching,
processing robot (no interface to external devices) •H
 igh precision on assembly and contouring positioning, fitting, feeding, insertion up to
• Supports practice-proven standard functions • Ready-to-use software library for addition features applications clearance H7
• Robust hardware and intelligent software for • Seamless integration with FANUC vision systems •A
 utomated force operation ensures consistent •C
 ontouring – accurate deburring, grinding,
reduced cycle times – all 100% FANUC quality sanding and polishing
• Fewer parts and FANUC’s reliability for maximum
• Combines force control and iRVision uptime •F
 ull range of measurement options •M
 easuring – versatile mass measurement,
for unique functionality weight and gravity centre calculation

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Robot Functions
Get the most out of your
FANUC Robot

iRVision System Payload Identification

FANUC’s fully robot integrated visual detection system enables each Payload Identification is an integrated function that measures and
robot to work as precisely as a human operator. Our 2D and 3D Vision sets the robot payload using test motion of the robot axes J5 and J6.
Sensors cover a wide range of visual tasks. READ MORE

3D Robot Simulation Palletising

Visualise and simulate your automation ideas before installation with This function offers palletising motion instructions and registers for
ROBOGUIDE – FANUC's offline simulation software. READ MORE teaching simple palletising applications, e.g. for machine load/unload
applications.

Zero Downtime (ZDT) Soft Float

ZDT is a preventive and diagnosis function that monitors your Minimize reactive forces and avoid damages and scratches on the workpiece
production in real time, ensuring that downtime doesn’t happen. with this function. Ideal for machine load/unload operations, e.g. gently and
quickly extracting workpieces out of injection moulding or die casting machines.

Dual Check Safety (DCS) Force Control Deburring Path Generation

FANUC DCS is a smart integrated software solution designed to keep The Force Deburring function supports deburring operations using
operators, robots and tooling completely safe. READ MORE a FANUC force sensor. In combination with iRVision, it automatically
generates robot programs for deburring.

Extended Axis Control With more than 250 software functions for enhanced intelligence,
Control software for auxiliary axes that move and are programmed together motion, safety and productivity, plus a wide variety of high quality
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with the robot arm. One example is a rail unit carrying the robot arm: robot accessories, FANUC empowers you to do more.
Here, each programmed position also defines where the rail axis must be. Contact your local FANUC support team for more details.

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Peripheral equipment for robots

Gripper Robot-rail / Safety fences and Inspection Programmable logic

Initiator and sensor Dresspack
and handling system external axis emergency stop switch and vision system controller (PLC)

Robot grippers are the physical Sensors and initiators can be Robot-rail or robot external axis Normal robot work cells require A robot dresspack refers to the Inspection is an essential PLC is an industrial digital
interface between a robot used to query the mechanical is a robot with an external servo a safety fence and an emergency cable and hose routing for a component of any modern computer which has been
arm and the work piece. states, such as, e.g. gripper motor. This allows the robot to stop around the machine or robot system. Some dress packs manufacturing system. ruggedised and adapted for
Manufacturers choose grippers status query (opened / closed), move on a rail expanding the application in order to protect are external, while others are It helps to filter out the control of manufacturing
based on which handling workpiece present, distance robot's work envelope. the workers. internally routed. Which solution imperfections and assures the processes, such as assembly
application is required and the measuring, etc. is more suitable depends quality of the product, its parts lines, robotic devices, or any
type of material in use. Benefits of a robot on a rail Example of FANUC solutions on the application and work and sub-assemblies. FANUC other activity that requires high
Types of initiators and sensors: - Maximum flexibility to connect to safety equipment: environment. offers a range of solutions reliability, ease of programming
Types of robotic grippers: - Capacitive sensor - Optimised throughput FANUC “DCS Safe I/O connect suited for any kind of inspection. and process fault diagnosis.
- Vacuum grippers - Inductive sensor - Leaner and safer work (J568)” allows a connection In some cases, third-party
- Pneumatic grippers - Magnetic sensor environment to the fences, light curtain, manufacturers are involved Today, competition in the
- Hydraulic grippers - Distance sensor - Utilises less floor space emergency stop and other safety in the inspection and vision industrial automation industry
- Servo-electric grippers - Photoelectric sensor/barrier - Ease of maintenance and equipment. systems. is fierce. Many companies
- Soft grippers cleaning developed their own PLC brands
Examples of FANUC solutions Examples of FANUC solutions in order to keep up and stay
Examples of FANUC solutions to connect/integrate the sensor Example of FANUC solutions for inspections: ahead of the technology curve.
to control the gripper system: with the robot system: to control the external axis: - iRVision System
- 3D Vision Sensor and Examples of FANUC solutions to
- Integrated robot I/O - Integrated robot I/O The external axis can easily be
3D Area Sensor connect and communicate with
(available on the EE connector (available on the EE connector controlled by a FANUC motor
- iRVision 2D every kind of PLC
on the robot) on the robot) and powered by the robot
- Profinet Option (J930 or J744) - Profinet Option (J930 or J744) controller. From a software point - iRVision 3D by 3DL Sensor - Profinet (J744, J930, J931)
- Profibus (J713) - Profibus (J713) of view, the rail can be controlled - Profibus (J713, J751, J752)
as an independent or integrated - EtherCAT (J743)
axis. Example: Extended Axis
Control (J518)

NOTE: Not all peripheral equipment is supplied by FANUC. Contact details for 3rd party suppliers can be provided.
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TIAGO GUIMARÃES COELHO, MANAGER OF AGI

Customer Voices
"In a market where Cartesian robots are the most used, we used our
experience of robot integration to combine, in an articulated manner,
the fantastic potential of FANUC robots. (...) As a product, the technological
advance is clear, where artificial intelligence functions predominate and
FANUC helps manufacturers to stay competitive make it easy to achieve spectacular results in peace of mind. (...)
and keep their customers happy, whether they are I would define FANUC as "Fiabltechnology". I had to invent a new word
from a multinational or a small company. since with FANUC, it’s not possible separate technology from reliability!

STEFFEN GRÜNIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OTTO LYNKER GMBH

“We did not pursue automation on a whim. For us, productivity

and the quality we wanted to achieve were paramount. (..)
With any manual activity, there is “an amount of slack”.
KAVČIČ JANEZ ING. STR, DIRECTOR OF OKK
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"Almost all of our machines are either made by FANUC or equipped with
FANUC products. We use FANUC ROBODRILL machining center, FANUC
robots and FANUC machine controllers. Consequently, we have reached CHRISTOPHE RÉRAT, CO-DIRECTOR RECOMATIC
the level of automation where repetitive tasks are mostly done by robots
instead of workers. (...) For us, FANUC is the equivalent of quality and "For a long time, we wanted to create a partnership with FANUC, given the
reliable performance.” reliability of its equipment and the quality of its international service. (...)
Together with FANUC, we ensure flexibility, profitability and adaptability
to businesses and markets around the world.”

JEROEN EVERS, DIRECTOR OF VULLINGS METAALBEWERKING

"We sometimes think that automation is costing jobs, but the opposite DRAGO BRENCE, DIRECTOR OF LIVARNA TITAN, D.O.O.
is also true. (...) Machining metals often evokes negative images of hard
and dirty work, although operators here work on highly technological “Automation has many advantages, especially in quality management,
machines.“ (...) Thanks to the higher volumes we achieve through as it guarantees equal quality of various products at all times. We have
automation, we need to hire more staff." increased productivity, cut costs and, most importantly, reduced lead
time, meaning that delivery times are now much shorter.”
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FAHRYTDINOV FANIS, CEO OF AVTOREAL

“In order to pass their* audit and demonstrate our competitive advantages, KARL VLAHEK, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF VL ROBOTIX GMBH
we had to automatize our production further. For this automation, we
“With one stand-alone product, the customer would not have used the
chose FANUC robots. We didn’t even consider other suppliers as we had
machine or the cell to capacity. (...) “Since all central components come
a strong relationship with FANUC. After the installation of the first robot,
from FANUC and we deliver such a cell from one source, all machines
we calculated the economic advantage and found world-class numbers
and components are coordinated.”
which we still uphold today. (...) FANUC consultancy is always available.
Very good service, very fast delivery!" * Avtoreal customer AvtoVAZ

ANDREAS PAULI, HEAD OF THE GEORG FISCHER WAVIN PRODUCTION FACILITY IN SUBINGEN HERBERT WAGNER, HEAD OF PRODUCTION AT RAU AG IN BÜLACH

“We are especially able to maintain the world famous Swiss quality “With the exception of surface technology, we make everything in-house.
through automation and robots. (...) We chose FANUC robots That's why, for me, it was important to have trouble-free components,
because their service-oriented philosophy is crucial for keeping such as the robots.” (...) : “It may be that these components are not easier to
our machines running all year round." integrate, but we know and value the reliability of FANUC.“

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Avtoreal, Russia Competitive and economic advantages OKK, Slovenia Robots take over repetitive tasks
thanks to automation
OKK is a metalworking company in Slovenia with 50 years
Avtoreal is a Russian company specialised in the production of experience in turning, grinding, honing and other key
of automotive parts. Metalworking machines for milling and manufacturing methods. The company places a strong
turning equipped with FANUC CNC and tended by FANUC focus on efficiency and cycle time reduction. In order
robots are a center piece of their production line. to facilitate this, OKK decided to streamline production
To demonstrate their competitive advantages and meet with robotic automation. "Almost all of our machines are
their customer requirements, Avtoreal decided to invest either made by FANUC or equipped with FANUC products. (...)
in automation – and they chose FANUC robots for this Consequently we have reached the level of automation where
undertaking. "After the installation of the first robot, we repetitive tasks are mostly done by robots instead of workers",
calculated the economic advantage and found world-class explains director Kavčič Janez ing. str..
numbers which we still uphold today. (...) FANUC consultancy
is always available. Very good service, very fast delivery! ",
explains Fahrytdinov Fanis, CEO Avtoreal.
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Vullings Metaalbewerking, Netherlands Non-stop metal machining AGI, Portugal Robots to automate injection moulding
with automated tending and boost productivity

Vullings Metaalbewerking BV, located in the Netherlands, AGI, a family enterprise located in Portugal, is a dynamic
produces products for turning and milling work that are usually and innovative player in the plastics industry.
made of stainless steel and other more complex kinds of steel. “ROBOSHOT was our first FANUC product, with which we
Vullings was looking for a fast machine that would be capable achieved spectacular results for very important customers
of processing small parts, delivering maximum technical with very high demands“, explains Tiago Guimarães Coelho,
availability and working around the clock. The solution: Two Manager of AGI. The Integration of robots equipped
vertical machining centers (FANUC ROBODRILL) surrounded with a vision system, allowed AGI to develop advanced
by robot cells for machine tending and product storage. Robots
moulding cell applications in a “very simple way with
pick up castings on pallets and place them in the machine,
optimum development“. Thanks to this economical and
remove them after machining, and place them on an outflow
belt. Thanks to the reliability of FANUC ROBODRILL and flexible injection-plastics cell design, optimal assembling
automated machine tending, the machines in the workshops of and recognition of inserts is achieved boosting customer
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Making money during the unmanned shifts SNAP ROBOTICS, Italy Numerical control and robots –
Rau AG, Switzerland
a significant competitive advantage
Together with its system partner Robotec Engineering,
the Swiss Rau AG automated two tooling machines – all SNAP ROBOTICS began its collaboration with FANUC in 2004,
while taking as little space as possible away from the after searching for a global partner that could keep up with
regular production line. The manufacturer of component the company’s most complex applications. As a market
parts for customers from a variety of industries installed leader in the machine tool sector, FANUC quickly became the
obvious choice. The combination of CNC and robots stood out
a robot with a vision system in the gripper, mounting it at
as a significant competitive advantage to the Italian company.
a 90° angle on a 7.5 m beam above the machines so as not The possibility of install robots for tending machining centers,
to limit the range of motion. During the unmanned night lathes, grinding machines, broaching machines and other
shifts, the FANUC Robot M-20iB/25 takes on the workers' applications allows SNAP ROBOTICS to offer highly versatile
tasks. It is able to achieve 1.5 times the amount of work, all-inclusive cells. One of the advantages of this solution
practically in its sleep. A solution that is as innovative as it comes from the absence of safety fences, made possible by
is efficient. the FANUC Dual Check Safety system: Using a laser scanner,
the system continuously verifies that no people are in the
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to the next level
FANUC IoT/AI solutions: ZDT, MT-LINKi, FIELD system

ZDT (Zero Downtime) – Intelligent diagnostics for robots FIELD system

Unexpected downtime can result in very high costs. ZDT is FANUC's preventive and diagnosis function conceived to
Connect, monitor, think & drive
ensure that downtime doesn’t happen. Thanks to a centralised system of Mechanical Condition Check, Process FIELD system (FANUC Intelligent Edge Link & Drive system) is an open
Status Check and Preventive Maintenance, ZDT constantly monitors each robot in order to proactively detect potential platform for the manufacturing industry which targets improvements in
robot, controller, or process problems before unexpected downtime can occur. Notifications can even be checked via productivity and efficiency. Third-party developers can freely develop
a smartphone. and sell applications and converters for devices. Various devices on the
shop floor can be connected without barriers related to generation or
manufacturer. Furthermore, centralised management of equipment and
data, as well as the sharing of data, are enhanced.
MT-LINKi FANUC IoT
overview of your
production
FANUC MT-LINKi is a PC software that
connects the machines in the factory by
Ethernet. It collects, manages and visual-
ises machine information. FANUC CNC FANUC ROBOT

It can connect and collect information

about machine tools with FANUC CNC, as
well as peripheral devices like PLCs cor-
responding to OPC communication. Commercially Third-party CNC
With the help of the MT-LINKi software, available OPC
UA server
that can communicate
using MTConnect
FANUC ROBOT

the customer gets an overview of produc-

tion equipment and its use. This could be a
first step torwads Industrial IoT solutions.
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Service first
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and service support throughout the continent. That automation and providing support throughout the
way, you can be sure to have a local contact that lifetime of your machine. Let’s strive to improve your
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from introductory programs for

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(from customer’s call to finish service intervention)
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A strong partner
With three core product groups – CNC systems, industrial robots and CNC machines – FANUC is a
leading global manufacturer of factory automation solutions. We also provide powerful networking
solutions to make complex automation scenarios simple. On top of this, we offer a range of additional
benefits to reduce your costs – your entire solution from one supplier.

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