High-Speed Laser Controls for Sophisticated Laser Processing
The Series 30i/31i-L MODEL B high-speed laser control from FANUC FA has the capacity to deliver seamless choreography between axes motion and power modulation, even in cases of extremely high speeds when processing thin gage materials.
Posted: February 22, 2013
Added flexibility includes a USB port, where any commercially available USB storage device may also be connected to store and transfer large programs. For increased processing capability, a fast data server can also be installed in the CNC providing up to 4 GB of flash memory and a 100 GB Ethernet connection. A high-speed, error-immune fiber optic connection between the CNC and an integrated PC front-end allows the hard disk be used for part program storage.
This control has an embedded Ethernet interface, allowing the user to integrate the CNC control system into a company network for data collection or for high-speed part program transfers. World-wide links can be set up via the Internet making remote diagnosis, maintenance and online training possible. Because the integrated Ethernet interface does not use a public operating system, it is practically “hacker-free” and immune to viruses, providing a safe and worry free connection to business networks.
Minimal training and programming are needed for operators that already use FANUC controls. Upward compatibility is guaranteed and older part programs will run smoothly on the new controls.
This control for laser cutting can be combined with rugged, energy efficient, high-performance servo drive systems that are specifically designed to deliver the industry’s leading reliability and performance – even in dusty, high-vibration environments of the most challenging fabricating shops.
FANUC has long honored the impact of industry on environment. The laser control series has dual energy savings settings which interpret short term and long term beam off times and adjust the laser current and energy consumption accordingly, once cutting resumes, the laser quickly engages full production. Power save features result in reduced energy costs without a loss in part production and part quality.
FANUC Corporation, headquartered at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Japan, is the most innovative manufacturer of Factory Automation (FA), Robots and Robomachines in the world. Since its inception in 1956, the company has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of computer numerical control equipment, with technology that has contributed to a worldwide manufacturing revolution, which evolved from the automation of a single machine to the automation of entire production lines.
FANUC FA America is the exclusive provider of industry leading FANUC CNC systems and solutions in the Americas, providing one-stop shop for comprehensive CNC solutions including industry-leading control systems, a complete range of drives and motors and CO2 laser solutions. The company also offers engineering support, genuine FANUC parts, repair and factory automation solutions and training programs to machine tool builders, dealers and users.
FANUC FA America headquarters is located in Hoffman Estates and supports 43 offices and service centers throughout U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. fanuc.marketing@fanucfa.com, www.fanucfa.com
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