FANUC ROBOCUT Α-CIC SERIES WIRE EDM
The FANUC ROBOCUT a-CiC Series was released to the South African market last year and received high praise from both existing ROBOCUT and new wire-EDM users alike. The following features and options make it a versatile wire EDM which is easy to operate while retaining the highest quality for manufacturing accurate parts.
Cutting-edge CNC Operator’s Panel
The main attraction of the ROBOCUT is the latest in FANUC 31i-WB CNC control technology. The interface includes new ease-of-use help screens and undo/redo functions to further assist the operator. The screen layout also mirrors the previous generation of ROBOCUT making it simple to operate the new machine without having to retrain existing operators, while offering significant speed enhancements.
All improvements are aimed at increasing output while maintaining exacting quality standards.
Improved Pendant Control Functionality
The new generation pendant control now includes an LED which indicates if there is a short between the wire and part, an E-stop button, and programmable function keys to enable easy operation of the ROBOCUT without having to use the operator’s panel. The pendant shape has also been redesigned to make it more ergonomic and user-friendly.
Automatic Wire Threading in just 10 seconds
The ROBOCUT Automatic Wire Feed Level 3 technology makes short work of the threading process, from submerged threading where air vibration is used to assist the threading process, to normal threading where a jet of water is used to complete threading in just 10 seconds.
This strengthens the unmanned capability of the machine, to enable even longer periods of unattended cutting.
Early Detection – Simple Maintenance
The FANUC ROBOCUT also has an intuitive maintenance interface screen which allows the operator to pre-emptively check all maintenance related requirements to prevent any potential unplanned downtime. Simple diagnostic features, counters, and visual outlines also assist the operator to determine if there is or will be any impending issues.
ROBOCUT CCR Rotary Table
The ROBOCUT CCR is a fully submersible rotary axis which can handle a workpiece of up to 40 kg in mass. The CCR offers maximum accuracy across a wide range of applications with a FANUC Servo motor and rotary encoder. This option can be fitted to the ROBOCUT to enable gear cutting, PCD toolmaking as well as host of other applications which would otherwise require manual rotation of the part.
ROBOCUT-CAMi
FANUC ROBOCUT-CAMi offers multiple 2D and 3D import data options such as DXF, IGES and STEP files. CAMi houses all the necessary cutting conditions and does not require any further EDM technology settings on the ROBOCUT.
ROBOCUT CAMi also offers flexible programming for the core stitch function and now also supports ROBOCUT CCR programming.
MICROFINISH 2 FUNCTION
FANUC’s MICROFINISH 2 (MF 2) power generator enables ultra-fine surfaces whilst ensuring maximum accuracy. MF 2 uses up to 5 skim cuts to realise high quality and high accuracy surfaces.
For more information, please contact FANUC South Africa – Tel: 011 392 3610
