FANUC Robot Benefits Run Deep at TBT

TBT has an excellent reputation for precision and reliability, factors that underpin the company’s status as industry leader. The build quality of deep-hole drilling machines produced by TBT is second to none. These advanced machines leverage the benefits of various FANUC technologies, including αi series servo motors, αil series spindle motors and CNC systems such as the 0𝑖-Model F Plus with Panel 𝑖H Pro 15.0” display.

With ambitious goals, TBT seeks continuous improvement in its performance, focusing on the use of the best available technology. So, when the company wanted to create an entire TBT automated deep-hole drilling cell, it turned to FANUC for the accompanying robot.

Inside the automated cell, a FANUC M-20𝑖D/25 six-axis industrial robot tends a TBT two-spindle deep-hole drilling machine. Part handling outside the machine takes place with individually loadable pallets.

“For the first time we have a robot cell made entirely by TBT,” says Philipp Sigler, Electrical Engineering, TBT. “It means that we carry out all of the project planning, programming and commissioning. Importantly, we took advantage of a ‘robot-ready’ solution from FANUC, which means we didn’t have to learn an additional robot programming language. As experienced NC programmers, we are familiar with G-code. Using the FANUC M-20𝑖D/25 we can program everything in G-code on the machine control.”

According to Sigler, the collaboration with FANUC was good, with solutions found quickly in response to any questions. TBT also says it received comprehensive support from the FANUC team on site.

Basically, the challenge with the automation of machines is to achieve the desired result with little effort, says Florian Görl, Division Manager Sales/Director Global Sales at TBT. It’s therefore important to have a partner with a high level of expertise, especially when it comes to planning and execution. That’s why we chose FANUC.