FANUC, the leading global manufacturer of factory automation solutions, has announced that the total production of its acclaimed ROBOCUT range has reached 30,000 units.
The portfolio of wire-cut electronic discharge machines (EDMs), which FANUC has manufactured since 1975, now comes with enhanced speed and precision for mould-making and parts machining.
Capable of being integrated with FANUC robots, ROBOCUT machines are helping manufacturers to optimise their efficiency by enabling continuous, unmanned operation.
Last year, FANUC launched the ROBOCUT C-iB series, equipped with the latest technologies, including automatic wire-feeding functions and FANUC Core Stitch technology. The newest model in the range, ROBOCUT a-C800iB, also has a maximum cutting area of 800 mm (x) 600 mm (y) x 2,500 mm (z) and a workpiece mass capacity of 3,000 kg.
FANUC is now continuing to develop its ROBOCUT range in line with the needs of global manufacturing industry, based on more than 40 years of development and expertise.
Andrew Spence, ROBOCUT product manager at FANUC UK, says: “Since 1975, FANUC has been manufacturing high-precision, wire-cut, electronic discharge machines, which provide unprecedented levels of continuous automation for manufacturers.
“We are pleased to reach this important milestone in our production and look forward to developing this technology further as the needs of our customers evolve.”
FANUC Robotics (UK) Ltd
Tel: 024 76 639669
Email: marketing@fanucrobotics.co.uk
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