fanuc rotary table factory

The latest robotized factories integrating FANUC’s technologies boast a high level of automation in retrieving parts, assembling, testing, and packaging, leading to efficient production.

All processes are automated with FANUC ROBOTs, from the mounting of printed circuit boards, cooled fins and cooling fans to enclosures, up to testing.

ROBOTs are manufactured in automated assembly systems, where a large number of FANUC ROBOTs are used to make ROBOTs. The newly made ROBOTs then undergo automatic testing and inspection, along with continuous operation before shipment.

The Tsukuba ROBODRILL Factory has a capacity to produce 3,000 ROBODRILLs and DDRs (1 axis rotary table) per month. (DDRs are manufactured at Headquarters.)

Parts for ROBOTs, ROBODRILLs, ROBOSHOTs, ROBOCUTs and laser oscillators are machined in these factories. With the installation of FANUC ROBOT Cells, they operate unmanned for long hours.

The innovative rotary table incorporates a fully-closed feedback loop system using Fanuc servo motor and rotary encoder, making it the ideal addition to Fanuc EDM machines. As the CCR table is designed and manufactured by Fanuc, solely for the RoboCut EDM machines, it costs up to 50% less than a table from a third-party supplier and it has considerably more functionality built in.

The CCR table is equipped with a sensor that triggers a servo motor and an encoder alarm that sounds if a seal ruptures and water gets into the compartment where both are located. As a safety measure, this shuts down the machine and drains the water tank. This built-in technology minimises the potential for expensive water-related repairs to the motor and encoder.The robust 16kg CCR has a compact area of 155 by 170 by 130mm (LXWXH) that enables the operator to retain the spacious work envelope of the machine. The precision of the CCR is demonstrated by an indexing accuracy of 12 seconds and a repetition accuracy of +/-2 seconds. Despite its lightweight and highly accurate frame, the CCR permits a maximum workpeice weight of 40kg.

For some time, EDM customers have been adding rotary tables to their machines to accommodate the range of motion required to conduct work in high-tech markets such as the aerospace and medical sectors. This new CCR rotary table will now provide customers with this range of movement whilst adding speed, precision rigidity to the EDM process.

Rotary tables also have an economic impact on the manufacture of cutting tools, especially when paired with the relatively high production speeds of some Fanuc EDM machines. An example of this is the production of rotary PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tipped tool bodies where the CCR will deliver astounding benefits.

Designed to enhance the productivity of your FANUC ROBODRILL across an enormous range of applications, FANUC’s range of options give you the freedom to tailor your machining processes to your needs precisely. Like all FANUC products, FANUC accessories exhibit world-beating reliability, are simple to use and have been designed to help you get the most out of your ROBODRILL. Using them will allow you to increase output and maintain exacting quality standards regardless of how challenging your machining processes might be.

Thanks to its direct drive motor and improved rigidity for more accurate machining, the FANUC ROBODRILL DDR makes the perfect additional axis for your ROBODRILL. It"s direct drive and non-backlash structure enabling high speed and high precision machining. Benefits include an extremely fast indexing and clamping speeds. Extremely precise and reliable, the DDR offers the best value for your money.

Depending on the application, we can equip your ROBODRILL with an extremely rigid DDR-T trunnion system that features all the benefits of the DDR rotary table and includes a support spindle and L-brackets. Its improved rigidity ensures even higher degrees of machining accuracy. All you need to do is add the fixture plate. The DDR-T"s practical design ensures that the existing X-axis travel remains the same as on the 3-axis design.

FANUC ROBODRILL offers a wide variety of spindle options in order to meet the optimum performance standards to a customer"s requirements and application.

FANUC’s all new ROBODRILL DiB Plus is a vertical machining center available in standard as well as advanced small, medium and large models. The ROBODRILL Plus offers the versatility to handle a wide range of machining applications for large or small manufacturers. It’s ideal for high-volume manufacturing production environments – from automotive to medical to jewelry. It’s also a great solution for low-volume work such as mold and tool making.

The FANUC ROBODRILL Plus combines ultimate flexibility along with the accuracy and robust construction to provide the highest reliability in vertical machining.

In addition, the ROBODRILL PLUS offers the speed, precision, and ease of use to help you maximize productivity. Plus…if you’re looking to automate, it’s never been easier to quickly integrate a FANUC robot.

Fitted with a standard bed, the machines are the ultimate all-rounders, helping increase productivity for a wide range of milling and drilling tasks requiring maximum precision, versatility and reliability. Multipart clamping makes them highly adaptable.

Now, FANUC CNCs have the ability to control connected FANUC robots providing machine tending or other assistance through FANUC’s Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR).

Spreading your machining across several ROBODRILLs instead of relying on a dedicated transfer machine allows you to benefit from cheaper production and higher flexibility in the face of changing production numbers. Inherently adaptable, FANUC ROBODRILL also represents a great addition to your production facilities since you can use it to absorb extra demand, thereby freeing up your larger vertical machining centers for bigger jobs.

ROBODRILL’s compact design and easy accessibility from all sides make it ideally suited for trouble free machine tending. Adding machine tending robots is easy thanks to our Quick and Simple Startup Packages. All FANUC products speak the same language and share common servo and control platform – something that makes learning and operation extremely easy.

FANUC’s new flexible solutions for light component manufacturing is the perfect system for all of your repetitive manufacturing needs. It is able to make nearly any part with high-speed and accuracy!

FANUC America partners with Methods Machine Tools, the industry leader in machine tool distribution, for ROBODRILL sales and integration. Methods Machine Tools pairs FANUC ROBODRILL with strategic engineering and automation to deliver solutions for precision manufacturers. Choose FANUC ROBODRILL for your next machining project to leverage our powerful partnership with Methods Machine Tools.

With FANUC’s world-renowned reliability, the next generation ROBODRILL Plus features easy preventative maintenance procedures to keep downtime to an absolute minimum for an unbeatable return on investment.

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Any new machine with a FANUC control is capable of supporting both a 5th axis rotary table or a 4th and 5th axis rotary table but, depending on the exact control, there are some differences to consider.

Four-plus-one capable controls include most of the newer Fanuc 0, 18 and 21 series of controls, as well as the 32i-MA model. These are the most common controls found on vertical machining centers.

Full Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining with Rotary TablesWhile the four-plus-one approach to 5-axis machining is perfectly adequate for the vast majority of work-parts, some machining operations may require full simultaneous 5-axis machining. Turbine blades

The older FANUC 15 & 16 series controls, as well as the 18i-MB5, 31i-MA5 and 30i-MA controls are all capable of full simultaneous 5-axis machining. These controls are commonly found on horizontal machining centers and boring mills because they are capable of controlling 5 axes simultaneously. The FANUC 31i control, for example, can control up to 24 machine axes. Due to the cost of these controls, it is fairly uncommon to find one on a vertical machining center. Most OEMs do not offer these controls on vertical machining centers as standard, so the lead-time on a VMC with one of these simultaneous 5-axis capable controls may be very long.

Some four-axis controls allow the integration of a Beta I/O axis that, while indexing-only, is a fully integrated axis within the FANUC control. The position is displayed on the FANUC screen and all FANUC functions apply, such as Jog and MDI functions. The major limitation to any of these systems is that 5-axis contouring is not possible, and one axis has to be permanently designated as indexing-only.

If a manufacturer needs 5-axis machining capabilities and their CNC does not support 5-axes, they can always consider retrofitting the machine with a new FANUC control and a new rotary table. This option may not be practical in all cases, but if the machine tool is mechanically sound, the cost of a 5th axis rotary table and a control upgrade may be an attractive alternative to purchasing a new 5-axis machining center.

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Rotary table in market mainly includes 4 kinds of mechanism that is worm gear, roller cam, DD driver and harmonic structure. The following is the introduction:

1. worm gear: it’s one of  the most popular structrue in NC rotary table  because of its irreversibility and costs.The worm is generally made of bronze, but the wear resistance is poor. In order to improve the service life, some manufacturers use the alloy steel.

3.DD motor: it’s the most efficient rotary table with the highest precision. It has the highest precision because it has no mechanical structure, which is directly driven by motor , no reducer. It has high technical difficulty and high price. It is generally used for five axis machine tools.

After adding four-axis or five axis rotary table on the machine tool, multi axis machining can be realized, which can improve the machining efficiency and yield. With the improvement of manufacturing automation in China, the demand for rotary table increases significantly.

Now, I will introduce the situation of several rotary table brands in China. We will divide them into four categories: Europe andAmerica, Japan, Taiwan and Chinese brands.

Japan: Fanuc, Nikken, Tsudakoma, Kitagawa and Sankyo are major brands. They are mainly configured on machine tools of some Japanese brands. Some factories will also be equipped with them  when machining precision parts. Fanuc has the largest market share with, because robodrill is most widely used in 3C industry in china, so many factories are equipped with its DDR

Taiwan: TJR, Detron and GSA are the main brands, as well as DEX, Autocam and HW. These rotary tables are not only configured on Chinese brand machine tools, but also sold to end customers. Their precision is not high and their service life is not long, but they can meet the requirements when machining parts with low precision. Some users will consider these brands when their budget is limited. Among these brands, TJR has the best sales volume, with an annual sales volume of more than 10000 sets, because they have the most complete distribution network, complete models and cheap prices.Most importantl

China: there are many locally four-axis brands in China, such as Gutia,Silvercnc, Blue tech, CP and Deshu. The product quality of these brands is comparable to that of Taiwan. Due to more favorable prices and fast delivery, they have occupied the market of most Taiwan brands. The four axis of Chinese brands mainly adopt roller cam structure or harmonic structure. The wear resistance of roller cam is better than that of worm gear, with long service life and good accuracy retention. The price of harmonic reducer rotary table is low, which is suitable for 3C industry. These two structures meet the needs of the market and have been recognized by customers.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories, has introduced a FANUC-built CCR Rotary Table on its FANUC Wire EDMs, including on the RoboCut a-CiA Series.

"The new single access, easy-to-use CCR Rotary Table is available exclusively on FANUC RoboCut EDMs," said a company spokesperson. "The table provides the range of motion that manufacturers in industries such as aerospace and medical require and allows for greater speed, precision and rigidity in EDM processes."

The CCR Rotary Table is a fully integrated all stainless steel table that is capable of full "turn and burn" machining and has a water leak monitoring function that shuts the machine down upon water detection, to minimize potentially costly water-related repairs.

Completely built by FANUC in Japan, the CCR Rotary Table weighs 35.27 lbs. (16 kg) and takes up minimal space - 6.1" x 6.7" x 5.1" (155 mm x 170 mm x 130 mm) - allowing the operator to retain the full work envelope of the machine. According to the company, index accuracy is 12 seconds and repeatability accuracy is +/- 2 seconds. The table can allow up to a maximum workpiece weight of 88.2 lbs. (40 kg). Standard configuration includes a faceplate for mounting a variety of workhold chucks or fixtures.

My second choice for a vertical mill is the Fanuc Robodrill. This is the smaller model with a robot loader / unloader. I would need the largest Robodrill.

FANUC’s legendary reliability coupled with easy preventative maintenance procedures keep downtime to an absolute bare minimum and ensure machines provide a great product.