CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
30 August 2012
Product News
FANUC Controllers to Offer Advanced Simulation and Clash Detection
FANUC Luxembourg Corporation (FLC), and MachineWorks have a formed a tight collaboration to offer FANUC customers - machine tool manufacturers and end-users - advanced simulation and interference checking.
FLC and MachineWorks are working together to integrate MachineWorks simulation and collision checking functions with FANUC's FOCAS2 software in order to provide FANUC users with simulation of material removal and anti-crash capabilities. This functionality detects programming errors, prevents expensive mistakes and saves time and money.
MachineWorks is seeing more complicated parts being manufactured on more complex machines using more complex machining processes. Smart systems which automatically detect and prevent clashes are becoming the norm. High quality graphics are also expected so end-users can monitor their machining processes in real time.
"MachineWorks' history as a supplier of simulation and clash detection to CNC controller manufacturers made them the only credible option for this partnership. Their ability to provide NC simulation and verification of clashes between the tool, the stock and the machine has been proven repeatedly. Working with MachineWorks has given FANUC access to years of experience and know-how in 3D graphics and collision detection" says Uwe Warnatz, Manager Product Support at FLC.
"We are delighted that the world leader in automation has chosen MachineWorks Technology to bring FANUC users a new experience in simulation and crash prevention", says Mike Nicholson, Sales Director of MachineWorks.
The successful outcome of this collaboration was first shown at METAV 2012 and will be on display at AMB 2012 in Stuttgart and at BI-MU 2012 in Milan.
About FANUC
FANUC Corporation, headquartered at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Japan, is a diversified manufacturer of FA (Factory Automation), robots and Robomachines. Since its inception in 1956, FANUC has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of computer numerical control equipment. FANUC technology has contributed to a worldwide manufacturing revolution, which evolved from the automation of a single machine to the automation of entire production lines. FANUC is committed to developing efficient, reliable and innovative products.
For more information visit www.fanuc.eu
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