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News Release from: Fanuc GE CNC UK
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 March 2006
GE Fanuc delivers 5,555th CNC to EDM
builder
The mutual satisfaction that has been achieved betrween CNC supplier and machine tool builder can be measured by the 5,555th GE Fanuc CNC system delivered recently to Charmilles.
Charmilles electro-erosion (EDM) machines and GE Fanuc CNC control systems stand for innovative technology and the highest quality, from which end users can profit because of improved machine productivity Because there are approximately 45,000 of its machine tools installed throughout the world, Charmilles is the undisputed world market leader in the field of spark or electro-erosion
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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CNC controls and drives from GE Fanuc/FANUC, the world market leader in CNC technology, are used for wire and die sinking erosion machines.
Charmilles and GE Fanuc have been working together since 1991, and a relationship of mutual trust and extremely successful collaboration has developed over the years.
During these 15 years, GE Fanuc has been able to satisfy machine tool manufacturers especially because of the reliability of its products as well as by developing specific control functionalities.
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Charmilles own control system solutions were gradually replaced by GE Fanuc CNC control systems.
Because of this, Charmilles was able to substantially reduce development and maintenance expenditures for control system technology and to concentrate exclusively on the development of spark generators as well as on the development of a simple interface.
In the meantime, nearly all machine types have been equipped with CNC and drive products from GE Fanuc.
The mutual satisfaction that has been achieved can also be measured by the 5555th GE Fanuc CNC control system delivered to Charmilles.
A large part of the successful relationship between the two partners is due to their distinguishing specialties: for example, GE Fanuc is well-known for the extraordinary reliability of its control systems.
In addition, GE Fanuc offers a world-wide service network as well as local application support at many locations.
Charmilles, a pioneering company in the field of electro-erosion technology, is at the leading-edge for the development of this technology.
The company invests 12% of its annual revenues into product development and applied research.
This is reflected by several hundred patents as well as a similar number of inventions and innovations for machines, software and consumable materials in the field of electro-erosion technology.
With its machines, Charmilles could establish itself successfully in almost every branch of industry.
The numerous applications for wire and die sinking erosion machines include automotive manufacturing, medical technology, the aircraft industry and most of the other industrial sectors.
* 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 free introductory details about products from Fanuc GE CNC UK ...
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