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CNC Grinding

Grinding is a precision machining process using an abrasive wheel as a cutting tool to remove material from a workpiece. It achieves fine finishes and accurate dimensions, particularly on hard materials. The process involves a rotating abrasive wheel that shaves off material to reach the desired shape and size, and is essential for creating flat, cylindrical, or conical surfaces in modern manufacturing.

Elevate Your Machining with FANUC's CNC Solutions

In order to maximise surface quality and throughput on CNC grinding applications it is important that your CNC supports software that gets the best out of your machining process by combining speed and accuracy. Regardless of whether your application involves cylindrical grinding to improve the surfaces on turned workpieces, flat grinding to create shapes and surfaces, or 5 axis grinding to make tools, these features ensure high rates of throughput, fast cycle times, precision finishes as well as maximum machine safety and reliability.

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Benefits for your Business

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High Performance and Accuracy

FANUC CNC systems provide fast and accurate performance, essential for high-precision grinding tasks. They are designed to handle complex machining processes, ensuring the highest processing speed and precision.
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Enhanced Productivity

The systems incorporate advanced software algorithms that analyse part geometry and machine capabilities, adjusting trajectories and feed rates to optimise tool paths. This results in reduced cycle times and enhances overall productivity.
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Reliability and Efficiency

FANUC CNC systems are known for their reliability and efficiency, reducing downtime and maintenance needs. This ensures consistent high performance in grinding applications.
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Customisability and Flexibility

The CNC controls can be easily customised to fit specific grinding needs, allowing for a wide range of additional functions and high-speed machining capabilities. This flexibility helps in addressing unique manufacturing requirements efficiently.
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Integration with Advanced Features

Features such as the FANUC Dual Check Safety function enhance operational safety, while conversational programming via MANUAL GUIDE 𝑖 simplifies the creation and optimisation of grinding programmes. These integrated features make the system user-friendly and efficient.

Software for CNC Grinding application

FANUC CNC grinding functionality for more productivity.
In many applications such as milling of complex parts and free-form surfaces, the surface quality of the workpiece is crucial. FANUC’s Fine Surface Technology is the ideal solution to achieve flawless workpiece surfaces.

Fine Surface Technology

Looking to elevate your machining capabilities? Produce parts with exceptional surface quality using our Fine Surface Technology. This comprehensive suite of features expertly addresses challenges ...
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DX0A0644 iHMi

𝑖HMI

Discover the ultimate solution for your business with our FANUC 𝑖HMI. Designed to increase production throughput, reduce operator training time and improve overall shop floor efficiency, the FANUC ...
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FANUC iHMI NC Operation streamlines production with an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI),

𝑖HMI Cycle Programming & MANUAL GUIDE 𝑖

Discover streamlined CNC programming with 𝑖HMI Cycle Programming and FANUC’s MANUAL GUIDE 𝑖. These powerful tools increase your productivity, simplify programming and streamline your shop floor.
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If you want to improve the operability of the Tilted Working Plane (TWP), then this FANUC CNC function is for you. For better ease of use, the workpiece origin automatically moves together with the workpiece in TWP, so there is no need to set the work origin again, even after table rotation.

Tilted Working Plane

Whether you are in aerospace, mould making or general manufacturing, this cutting-edge technology will enable you to achieve unparalleled precision, reduce set-up times and improve overall producti...
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Success story about the successful implementation of FANUC 31i-B5 control with 5-axis simultaneous machining at Metz. Metz is a specialist in regrinding of milling tools and production of special tools. FANUCs CNC and precise servo control provide very good surface quality. With intelligent 3D-simulation the tool programs can be checked before the machining.
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Grinding with High Precision

When it comes to grinding, a reliable and powerful control system can make all the difference. Combine this with Industry 4.0-style networking of the entire operation, and even small tool specialists can become ultimately competitive.

FANUC provided a comprehensive solution, combining CNC, robots, and motors with seamless communication, to the CNC tool‑grinding machine manufacturer SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG. FANUC's 31i-B CNC improved diagnostics and enhanced tool-grinding quality.
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Modular Automation of CNC and Robot with Common Platform

CNC tool-grinding machine manufacturer SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG selected FANUC for its global reputation, durable products and support network. FANUC provided a comprehensive solution with CNC, robots, and motors, enabling seamless communication. The adoption of FANUC's latest 31𝑖-B CNC improved diagnostics and enhanced tool-grinding quality.

Transform your Industry with FANUC CNC

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Automotive

In the automotive industry, CNC grinding is crucial for manufacturing engine parts and transmission components, ensuring high performance and durability. Grinding also plays a vital role in the production of electric vehicles, delivering the precision required for innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.
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Aerospace

In the aerospace industry, CNC grinding is essential for producing turbine blades and structural components. The aerospace sector demands the highest levels of accuracy and reliability, which this technology consistently provides, contributing to safer and more efficient aircraft.
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Electronics

The electronics industry benefits from the use of CNC grinding in the production of precision components and circuit boards. Grinding ensures the minute tolerances and exact specifications needed for modern electronic devices, enhancing their performance and longevity.
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Boost Efficiency, Precision, and Productivity with FANUC's Solutions for Different Applications

From high-precision robotics to smart automation, we provide the solutions to elevate your manufacturing processes.