Higher machining throughput and product quality with FANUC

Norm Tooling provides a high-quality, price-oriented, just-in-time (JIT) machining and cold-form die making service from its modern 10,000 m² machine park in Izmir, Türkiye. Investing in the latest CNC machining technologies is paramount for this progressive contract manufacturing business, as Production Executive Meriçcan Yolcu explains: “We produce parts that require high precision. With a focus on continuous improvement, we integrate the latest technologies into our manufacturing processes. In particular, the latest FANUC technologies help us optimise production.” 

Norm Tooling’s collaboration with FANUC was born out of the company’s need to make its manufacturing operations more efficient and precise. 

“High precision, low error rates and speed are critical factors for us,” says Yolcu. “That’s why we use FANUC vertical machining centres and wire EDM machines.”

Several ROBODRILL 𝛼-D21M𝑖B5 and ROBOCUT 𝛼-C400𝑖C models are now fully operational at Norm Tooling’s manufacturing plant. FANUC ROBODRILL CNC machining centres provide high speed and reliability in precision milling and drilling, while ROBOCUT CNC wire EDM machines help Norm Tooling achieve excellent results on complex parts.

“Reducing manual intervention and increasing automation, especially in our precision machining processes, was a major priority,” he says. “At the same time, the fast adaption and training of our operators to the new machines was vital. Thanks to the technical support and training provided by FANUC, we managed quick and successful integration.”

According to Yolcu, major reasons for choosing FANUC ROBODRILL and ROBOCUT solutions included their high operating performance and low error rates. 

These gains are massive when considering the vast throughput at the company’s Izmir facility. Norm Tooling machines around 40 million parts per year using advanced CNC machine tools that in combination provide the company with an average processing speed of 38 pieces per second.

“Thanks to the introduction of FANUC machines, we are now able to produce faster and to even higher quality standards,” reports a highly satisfied Yolcu. “Our manufacturing processes are now even more efficient, while we also enjoy greater control of costs. This co-operation with FANUC has ultimately increased our production capacity and provided us with a competitive advantage.”