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News Release from: Fanuc GE CNC UK | Subject: CNC hardware and software enhancements
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 March 2006
CNC systems offered from entry-level to
5-axis
CNC hardware and software enhancements offer machine tool users higher performance, easier operation, increased precision and improved productivity - backed by retrofitting advice at MACH.
GE Fanuc, the world leader in CNC technology, is displaying a number of significant new products for the first time in the UK Aimed at the complete spectrum of machines from entry-level turning to complex 5-axis machining, the new hardware and software enhancements offer users higher performance, easier operation, increased precision and improved productivity
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Visitors will see the high-end, multi-axis, multi-path Nano CNC Series 30i/31i/32i and the high cost-performance, ultra-compact Series 0i/0i Mate-MODEL C CNC for entry-level machines.
For entry-level turning, GE Fanuc will be demonstrating the new shop floor programming software, Turn Mate i, for its 0i-TC / 0i Mate-TC Series CNCs.
For the higher level shop floor programming of milling, turning and compound machines, GE Fanuc's interactive software, Manual Guide i, has been upgraded to offer new facilities and further enhance ease-of-use.
It is supported by Manual Guide i Simulator which provides independent learning and simulation on a PC, with the ability to upload part programs to a CNC if required.
GE Fanuc will also be reinforcing its commitment as the first point of call for servicing and retrofitting of NC machines for users wishing to maximise their productivity.
Fixed price Service Contracts provide expert fault diagnosis via a 'hotline', original manufacturer parts and experienced GE Fanuc service engineers achieving a greater than 90% 'first time fix' rate.
Also available via the new Northampton office are 'bonded stores' available 24/7; 'spot' servicing for one off technical advice, spares and an engineer visit if needed; production optimisation by enabling CNC features; direct ordering via 'CNC Parts Online' for registered customers; and advice and support for retrofitting a more productive GE Fanuc CNC for a machine tool currently controlled by any make of CNC.
* GE Fanuc Automation CNC at MACH 2006, NEC, Birmingham, UK, May 15-19, Hall 5, Stand 5255.
* About GE Fanuc Automation CNC - GE Fanuc Automation CNC is a leading global supplier in factory automation.
These include products and solutions for the machine tool market based on a wide range of CNCs, motion control products, monitoring and control software products, CO2 lasers and services.
GE Fanuc Automation CNC is a joint venture between GE and FANUC and the company's European headquarters are at GE Fanuc Automation CNC Europe in Luxembourg. Request a free brochure from Fanuc GE CNC UK ...
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