FANUC FA

FANUC CNC and drive systems for your machine

Source a defined FANUC control package for a machine tool or industrial machine: CNC, servo systems, motors and the required components.

FANUC CNC: 0i, 30i/31i/32i and 500i

Define the machining process and machine configuration before selecting the CNC. The FANUC catalogue includes 0i-MODEL F Plus, 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B Plus and 500i-A.

0i-MODEL F Plus succeeds 0i-MODEL F.
0i-F Plus supports screens customised for the machine tool.
iHMI and MANUAL GUIDE i address different operator tasks.

FANUC αi and βi servo systems

Select the CNC, amplifier, motor and connections as a defined system. For a replacement, provide the installed module label and the configuration of the existing machine.

The range includes αi-D, αi-B and βi-B servo systems.
CNC and Servo are combined for the machine application.
A replacement enquiry should retain the full part suffix.

Servo motors, direct drives and spindle motors

State whether the motor drives a feed axis, rotary mechanism or spindle. Identify the motor separately from its amplifier and include the mounting and connection information.

DiS-B is the DD direct-drive motor family.
LiS-B is the linear motor family.
Bi-B is the built-in spindle motor family.

Describe the machine and its process

Begin with the operation the machine performs, the mechanisms it moves and the decisions its operator makes. A useful enquiry explains the sequence of work as well as the names of the main components. Attach a process outline, a mechanism list and the required interaction with adjacent equipment. An early project can start with the information already available and a clear list of questions that remain open.

FANUC FA covers CNC and Servo products. Define the control package separately from machine mechanics, fixtures and process tooling. State whether the project concerns a new system, an extension to an existing machine or a particular replacement. Mark the components supplied by the machine builder and those expected in our proposal. This gives the technical discussion a clear purchasing scope.

Define the control package boundary

List the CNC, operator panel, drive modules, motors and necessary connections. Describe each mechanism and attach the requirements prepared by the machine designer. Where individual models have already been selected, include that list as the starting bill of materials. Keep optional accessories and commissioning work separate from the main hardware so the contents of a quotation can be reviewed item by item.

The FANUC catalogue includes 0i-MODEL F Plus, 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B Plus and 500i-A CNC families, alongside αi-D, αi-B and βi-B servo systems. These families provide a starting point for comparison with the application. The agreed proposal should identify complete model designations and package contents. A short family name does not define every component or function required by a particular machine.

External controls and the operator environment

Provide a diagram showing how the CNC, drives, external controller and production line exchange information. Describe the signals and operator functions needed by the application. For a project involving Power Motion i-A Plus or Digital Servo Adapter-MODEL B, identify the device role and the customer controller. This connects the hardware enquiry with the actual motion-control task rather than treating a product name as a complete specification.

FANUC lists iHMI, MANUAL GUIDE i, CNC GUIDE and CNC Simulator as different tools. Explain whether the requirement concerns machine operation, program preparation or training. Include version information for an existing installation and describe the user operations expected in a new project. Discussing software and hardware together helps define the scope to be included in the agreed supply package.

Match motors to the machine mechanisms

Describe the purpose of each axis and include the designer’s initial requirements. Rotary mechanisms and linear motion need their own application information, so a separate motor schedule is useful. The FANUC range includes DiS-B DD motors, LiS-B linear motors and Bi-B built-in spindle motors. Begin with the mechanism type and the installed or proposed arrangement rather than selecting by a similar product name.

Attach mounting drawings, component placement information and connection details. For a retrofit, identify the parts of the system that will remain. If the project is being compared with an existing package, send its bill of materials and explain the reason for the change. The technical discussion should cover the motor, its associated module and the required accessories as an identified set. This makes it easier to check the package against the intended control function.

Identify a replacement in an installed system

Send readable component labels, the CNC model and the machine identification. Preserve every part-number suffix and identify the associated motor. For a cable or operator panel, include connection photographs. Where the number is unclear, attach the relevant documentation page and an overall view of the assembly. The enquiry then refers to an identifiable installed configuration and a specific replacement task.

State which components remain on the machine and which are being purchased. Mention previous modifications and checks already performed. For several machines, use clear internal labels and show the required quantity for each. A single schedule containing the part number, purpose and machine allocation helps the purchasing and engineering teams review the same set of items. Retain original documents so unclear characters can be checked against their source.

Prepare the information for technical review

A new project benefits from a process description, mechanism list, control diagram and required-function schedule. A replacement starts with installed labels and existing documentation. Drawings, tables and explanatory notes can be attached to one enquiry. Mark mandatory items and alternatives for comparison so the quotation follows the scope chosen by the customer rather than an assumed equipment package.

During review, agree the complete product designations, accessories, inspection scope and documents required by the receiving organisation. State the working language and any destination requirements. If the information is still incomplete, the next step is a defined list of clarifications. Keep the initial requirements, selected configuration and final order contents connected, particularly when the machine builder, maintenance team and purchasing department contribute different parts of the specification.

Plan export supply and the order contents

Specify the destination country and city, delivery terms and intended place of use. For a package containing several components, discuss packing contents, package identification and the shipping schedule. State whether equipment and accessories should travel together. Transport and document requirements belong in the enquiry so they can be considered alongside the technical contents of the proposal.

After technical review, the order identifies the agreed items, quantities and commercial terms. For an industrial-machine package, attach a receiving checklist and the criteria used to confirm its contents. Origin, condition and requested documentation are considered for the selected items. Include the person responsible for integration in the technical discussion when a component must fit an existing machine or a wider production project.

Availability, quotation, lead time, origin, documentation and compatibility are confirmed for the selected configuration. We do not claim official FANUC dealer status. Installation, programming and commissioning are included only when their scope is separately agreed.

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