New EDMs for Europe

Fanuc has launched a new series of EDM machines for the European market.

The Robocut α-CiB series will replace the previous α-CiA series and comprises three models: the Robocut α-C400iB and Robocut α-C600iB that were existing models within the range, as well as a new addition, the Robocut α-C800iB.

The European premiere of the series is set for September at the AMB show in Stuttgart (13-17 September). Within the new series, the α-C600iB model keeps its previous form, while the α-C400iB has increased its cutting area to XYZ ranges of 400mm x 300mm x 255mm respectively with a 500kg workpiece weight capacity.

The newly added α-C800iB model with its XYZ cutting area of 800mm x 600mm x 310mm and 3,000kg workpiece mass capacity is claimed to have the smallest footprint in its market’s range, and is suitable for big press moulds and job shoppers.

The Fanuc α-CiB machines are compact high performance and economic submerged wire-cutting machines with high rigidity and cutting accuracy, as well as an improved discharge unit with the new FPC flexible discharge pulse control. The symmetrically designed cast iron structure of the machine has been optimised for higher stiffness and thermal stability in order to cater for today's high precision needs.

When it comes to software the Fanuc α-CiB machines are operated through the latest series 31i-WB CNC with touchscreen technology and the new Fanuc iHMI user interface. The powerful CNC offers advanced CNC features in control technology and the possibility to operate Robocut CAMi software directly from the CNC screens.

The Linki PC software tool that allows the operator to monitor the machine status in real time will also come with a completely new and user-friendly interface. A quick start-up package (Robot QSP) that allows an easier integration of robots for machine tending is also available for the series.

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