NEWS 2022- Ⅳ
CONTENTSTOPICS－ JIMTOF 2022
－ Four Seasons of FANUC－ Introduction of New Products and New Functions[ FA ] [ ROBOT ] [ ROBOMACHINE ] [ IoT ]－ FANUC Factory Introduction［ Repair Factory ］

Photo taken December 2022

JIMTOF 2022
For six days from November 8 (Tue) to 13(Sun), 2022, JIMTOF 2022 (the 31st Japan
International Machine Tool Fair) was heldin Tokyo Big Sight.

The event was held as a physical exhibition

for the first time in four years, and every

hall of Tokyo Big Sight was used as theexhibition space, making the 2022 eventthe largest in scale in its history. The venue

was vibrant with many visitors from Japanand abroad, with a total of 114,000 visitors.

The FANUC booth welcomed many visitors, where many latest
technologies of FANUC were introduced. These included displaysof the newest CNCs, a corner to actually experience the use ofcollaborative robots, and live demonstrations of ROBOMACHINEs.
Much positive feedback was received.

In the FA corner, the latest lineup of CNCs,

such as the Series 303-B Plus and Series 03-F
Plus with improved machining capabilities,

along with Digital Twin and FIELD system

Basic Package for enhancing the efficiencyof manufacturing sites were exhibited.

These were praised by visitors. In addition,functions that contribute to energy
conservation of machine tools attracted

much attention. These included the benefitsof space conservation and durability in harshenvironments of FANUC Slice I/O, FANUCTOUGH TOUCH of FANUC 3PC with improved

operability, and AI Servo Tuning for easy andreliable servo settings.

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FANUC NEWSIn the ROBOT corner, the broad lineup ofcollaborative robots that enable humans

and robots to work together without
safety fences was on display. In particular,
the CRX-253A with a payload of 30 kg
that can be easily moved by humanhands could actually be experienced andwas popular with visitors. Furthermore,in the exhibition of a collaborative robot
for loading/unloading, visitors highly

appreciated the ease in adding a robot
at a later stage to a machine tool alreadyin use.

In the ROBODRILL corner, 5-axis indexing machiningof large workpieces drew attention, and machining
techniques transformed into easily usable functions,
received good feedback.

In the ROBOCUT corner, features such as high precision
die cutting and support for automation attracted muchattention. Also, the improvement of the automatic wire
feeding function “AWF3” impressed visitors.

In the ROBOSHOT corner, metal powder injection

molding of medical parts using a mold machined by a
ROBOCUT received good reviews.

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In the SERVICE corner, AI Servo Monitor, ZDT (zero down time), FabriQR Contact, and FANUC’s approach to lifetime maintenancemade a very good impression.

In the FANUC ACADEMY corner, three styles of learning; physically attending a course and the two forms of eACADEMY trainings live seminars, and on-demand seminars were introduced and drew much interest.

Displays in the SUSTAINABILITY corner were based on two perspectives; ① energy
conservation/carbon neutrality, and② FANUC’s achievement of SDGs. In thismanner, FANUC's friendly approach to the environment was highlighted.

FANUC's latest CNCs and FANUC ROBOTs could be seen in the booths of many exhibitors at JIMTOF 2022. We would like to express
our deepest gratitude to the exhibitors that displayed our products.
CNC sharesCompany D
0.5%

Robot shares (excluding those in manufacturers’ own booths)

Other
14.3%

Company K
2.3%
Company J
2.7%

Company C
2.0%

Company B
3.2%

Company I
2.7%

Company A
16.3%

258 units
FANUC
63.7%

Total number of units: 405

Other
9.0%

Company H
4.1%
Company G
5.4%

Company F
7.2%

122 units
FANUC
55.2%

Company E
11.3%

Total number of units: 221

Shares of FANUC CNCs and FANUC ROBOTs of all displayed units at JIMTOF 2022 [based on FANUC’s data]

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FANUC NEWSOn the night of the first day of JIMTOF 2022, FANUC’s party

for customers was held for the first time in four years and wasattended by invitees from Japan and overseas.

The party started with congratulatory speeches by esteemed
guests, and customers spent time in a friendly atmosphere,
enjoying conversations.

Ryuichi Yamashita,
Director-General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau,
METI

Akihiro Teramachi,
President and CEO,THK CO., LTD.

Kenji Yamaguchi,
President and CEO,FANUC CORPORATION

Four Seasons of FANUCIn December, the forests surrounding FANUC werecovered with snow for the first time this winter.

With temperatures dropping below zero every day, thewaterfall and pond have all frozen. While enduring thecold of the blanket of ice, the forests depict a harsh yet
beautiful view.

Japanese andromeda

Longstalk holly

Waterfall

Magnolia kobus

Freezing rain
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Introduction of New Products and New Functions■

Small size I/O unit with superior expandability, workability and maintainability

FA New Product: FANUC Slice I/O

FANUC Slice I/O is a new I/O unit developed based on the concept of compactness, high expandability, along with superior workability
and maintainability.

The module is 12 mm wide and 99 mm high. With this compact size, thespace for mounting can be conserved compared to conventional I/O units. In
addition, the structure enables only the required number of modules to beconnected horizontally, eliminating wasted space.

The broad range of modules offers high expandability, to flexibly

accommodate various I/O configurations depending on the specifications ofmachines. Furthermore, by setting parameters using FANUC LADDER-III, it ispossible to customize module specifications. As such, maintenance parts forBasemultiple specifications can be commonly used and the number reduced.

Not only compactness, but also workability and maintainability have been

Electronics

improved. FANUC Slice I/O has a three-piece structure, in which the module
consists of three parts; the Front Connector, Electronics, and Base. The push-in

type Front Connector can be wired without tools. Furthermore, the detachable
structure makes it possible to apply the Front Connector with preassembled

99mm

cables, contributing to reducing machine assembly man-hours. When afailure occurs due to electrical stress, recovery is possible just by replacing theElectronics. There is no need to detach the wiring, thus shortening of machine

88mm

downtime.
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12mm(Detachable)

Front Connector(20 pins)

Digital Twin for FANUC CNC

FA New Function: Support of Servo Model in CNC GUIDE 2
CNC GUIDE 2 is a software tool that precisely reproduces CNC operations such as acceleration/deceleration and smoothing functions on

a PC.
It is possible to run extremely accurate simulations, which are ten times
faster than actual operations.

As a Servo Model is integrated which virtually reproduces servo control

DigitalRealand features of each machine axis, simulations more closely resemble

actual movements. It is also possible to obtain servo waveform data using

SERVO GUIDE / SERVO VIEWER, which digitally supports the optimizationof CNC control parameters or investigation of problems which occur

CNC GUIDE 2

during actual machining.

FA New Function: Comparison function for Surface Estimation

The Surface Estimation function of SERVO VIEWER can estimate the machining
surface that is close to actual machining results, on a PC.

By running the machining program with CNC GUIDE 2 which supports theServo Model mentioned above, and entering the obtained position data ofEnriched support functions for machined surface
Tool speed
Result of comparison with the shape model

each axis into the machining surface estimation, the machined surface canbe estimated without using an actual machine. This has made it possible toinvestigate causes merely by digitally reproducing the machined surface,eliminating the need of the conventional method of making adjustments by

Tool
acceleration

repeating trial machining. Thus efficiency in terms of both time and cost isenhanced.

In addition, the surface estimation result can be compared with other surface
estimation results with different machining conditions or the target shape

Path error

model (CAD model). Moreover, information that affects surface quality, suchas tool speed, tool acceleration, and path errors, can be displayed on themachined surface. This helps in finding the cause of machining problems, andcontributes to the improvement of machined surfaces.

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FANUC NEWSROBOT New Products: FANUC Robot CRX-53A, CRX-203A/L, CRX-253A
FANUC has added three new models (CRX-53A, CRX-203A/L, CRX-253A) to
the CRX series of the collaborative robots that are very well-received byour customers. These new models will broaden the options for the FANUC
collaborative robots that focus on ease of use.
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CRX-53A is a small, lightweight collaborative robot with a wrist payloadof 5 kg and a max. reach of 994 mm. While being compact, it has a wide

range of motion; it can be placed in the space of one person and canㅡperform operations covering the range reached by human arms.

CRX-203A/L is a collaborative robot with a wrist payload of 20 kg and amax. reach of 1,418 mm. It doubles the max. payload of CRX-103A/L withthe same body size and is capable of handling heavy loads that cannot
be handled by CRX-103A/L.

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CRX-253A features a wrist payload of 25 kg (max. 30 kg) and a max. reachof 1,889 mm. It can support palletizing of large workpieces or handling ofㅡ

heavy loads by taking advantage of its high payload and large reach.

These models adopt a tablet TP as the standard user interface. It allows

for intuitive operations and is easy to use even for those who are using arobot for the first time, as in the case of CRX-103A.

The enhancement of the CRX series lineup will expand the application range
and contribute to further improvement of productivity.

Workpiece loading/unloading

ROBOT New Function: CRX arc welding package
FANUC has started distribution of the CRX arc welding package, which enables

even customers who have never used robots to easily introduce a robot, inorder to cope with the shortage of welding engineers in the arc welding field.
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An arc welding program can be easily created by manually moving therobot arm to the location to be welded directly. In addition, the welding

start position and welding start/end commands can be taught to theㅡrobot using the buttons provided around the torch.

Teaching of welding commands is performed by allocating icons with arc

welding symbols like blocks. Setting of detailed welding conditions, suchas the welding current/voltage and weaving frequency, can be easilyㅡㅡ

performed using icons.

CRX arc welding packageMore advanced arc welding including multi-layer welding, TIG welding,and Auto Path Generation using a tracking sensor can be easily specified
using icons.

Arc welding can be automated compactly, as CRX does not take up lotsof space on site, as it requires no safety fences. If CRX is mounted on acart, the robot can be transferred to a location where it is needed on an
as-needed basis, which realizes high-mix low-volume production.

FANUC contributes to an increased rate of automation in welding sites
through the CRX arc welding package.

Easy teaching by arc welding icons

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ROBOMACHINE New Function: Functionalization of machining technique for ROBODRILL α-D3B Plus Series
On the latest compact machining center series, ROBODRILL α-D3B Plus, the know-how of skilled workers was converted into G-code
programs, allowing anyone to easily produce programs to attain the fastest movement of a ROBODRILL, thus improving productivity.
ㅡThe entire cycle for changing tools, from the operation of changing
the tool up till positioning to the next location to be machined, can be

performed as a single block command. The order and timing for each
operation are optimized, simplifying programs and reducing cycle timeㅡ

simultaneously.

The circle machining cycle is a machining program for contours using an

end mill in the form of a G code program. It includes optimized approach
movements to enable high-speed machining of high-quality holes andㅡ

screws.

In a deburring cycle, the complex deburring of the intersection with acylindrical surface can easily be conducted with a single block command.
Three-dimensional machining paths at ridge sections are automaticallygenerated within the G code program, making high-speed chamfering

FANUC ROBODRILL α -D3B Plus series

Deburring cyclewith uniform width possible. It also extends the tool life.

ROBOMACHINE New Product: ROBOSHOT α-S2503B, α-S3003B
The α-S2503B with a clamping force of 250 tons and the α-S3003B with a clamping force of 300 tons have been added to the latest

electric injection molding machine series, ROBOSHOT α-S3B.
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Compared to former models, these new models feature approximately

14% higher maximum injection speed and approximately 17% higher
maximum injection pressure, expanding the range of injection molding
applications. For the α -S3003B, a screw with a maximum diameter of

80 mm can be fitted to produce a new specification for large-capacityㅡ

injection, enhancing support for large moldings.

The clamping force sensor is equipped as a standard feature. This has

FANUC ROBOSHOT α -S2503B

increased the clamping force adjustment accuracy during mold change.
In addition, gradual transition of the clamping force during molding
is suppressed by the clamping force automatic adjustment function,ㅡ

improving stability in molding.

A 21.5-inch large display unit, PANEL 3H Pro is equipped to improve easeof use. Swiping and multi-touch operations can be used for intuitive
operation.

FANUC ROBOSHOT α -S3003B

ROBOMACHINE New Product: Improvement of AWF3 of the ROBOCUT α-C3C series
For the ROBOCUT α-C3C series, which is the latest wire electrical discharge machine, the automatic wire feeding function “AWF3” hasbeen upgraded to improve wire feeding performance. With the upgraded AWF3, the time to thread a wire to a 0.3 mm diameter hole atthe start of machining, and to continue feeding a wire when a wire is cut off can be significantly reduced.
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The time to thread a wire to a small hole has been reduced toapproximately 1/2 compared to former models with automatic wire
feeding. This was made possible by investigating the wire cutting
conditions, the wire feeding speed when threading, retry operations, andㅡ

Start hole (diameter of 0.3

making improvements.

The applicable wire diameters have been expanded from "0.2 mm to
0.3 mm" to "0.1 mm to 0.3 mm." What is more, the improved AWF3 canbe used even when there is a distance between the upper nozzle andㅡworkpiece.

The ability to feed wires reliably and in a stable manner for a wide range of

FANUC ROBOCUT α -C3C series

applications, such as micro machining to machining of large workpieces,contributes immensely to the improvement of productivity.

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FANUC NEWS■The latest IoT data platform that improves and optimizes manufacturing sites immediately after introduction

IoT New Product: FIELD system Basic Package (released in Japan in February 2023)
The successful use of IoT technology to process data in manufacturing sites for continuous optimization and improvement depends on the qualityof the collected data and the data platform that handles the collected data. The FIELD system Basic Package is a new data platform that converts
various types of data in manufacturing sites into an easy to use well organized form, and reconstructs the data on the computer. The data isreconstructed as a virtual factory inside FIELD system Basic Package that is a twin of the physical factory. Analyzing a virtual factory can replace
the analysis of a real factory, and with digitalization, analysis becomes much easier. Compared to conventional data platforms, data analyses issignificantly easier. Furthermore, finding problems, performing analysis, and taking measures in the manufacturing site can be done immediately.
External system/apps External system/apps

FIELD system Basic Package connects not only
to machine tools with FANUC CNCs, or FANUC
robots, but also to various equipment of othermanufacturers for the collection of data.

Equipment data that differs by manufacturer

Application

3-layer data
structureplatform

Standardized
Common Data
Model
External linkage

Virtual Factory

Database
Data Collector

FANUC
Converteror model is converted into a standardized data
structure and managed in the database; therefore,

data of all equipment can be handled in the samemanner.

【Uptime monitoring】

Collected and organized equipment data can be【Operating status result】

immediately visualized and analyzed with justa few clicks in Factory Visualizer which is preinstalled in FIELD system Basic Package.

Display in one click!

KAIZEN (improvement) support tool
CommonData Model

For machine tools with FANUC CNCs, the operating

status of the machine tools can be sorted into moredetailed categories compared to the past.

Handling

Cause analysis

Business Data linkage

Results Data Linkage➢ Notification of delivery date
➢ Manufacturing instruction➢ Express service➢ Maintenance work instruction➢ Production results➢ Start/End of manufacturing process➢ Operation of equipment➢ Maintenance information➢ Inventory information"Authentication system" allows
for safe external linkage.

Stop

Running

access, enabling safe utilization of the data on site.

Stop

An authentication system prevents fraudulent data

Handling

commonly.

Stop

on production results and others, can be utilized

Editing
Stop

KAIZEN (improvement) support toolThis makes linkage possible with the production
management system being used, so that data

Masteringpositionrecovered

API.

Editingusing the industrial standards, OPC UA and REST

Handling

Stop

Collected data can be offered to external systems

Stop

Disconnected

Alarm

Running

Stack light(4 status)

Running

next "Kaizen" or action for improvement.

Stop

Stop

an unwanted idle waiting time can bring about the

Alert

Disconnected

Differentiating between an intended downtime andAuthentication System

FIELD system Basic Package, with such features, is aconvenient product that promotes improvements
in manufacturing sites.

(CNCs, sensors, etc. of other manufacturers)

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FANUC Factory Introduction
Repair Factory
In the Repair Factory located in the Headquarters area, CNCs thatof electronic components used for repairs is a major challenge.

and robot wrists are repaired.

component, the required quantity for the future is estimated, andcontrol machine tools and robots, servo amplifiers, servo motors,
The Repair Factory supports "lifetime maintenance," which is one of

FANUC's basic policies, meaning that FANUC provides maintenancefor its products as long as they are used by customers.

Since the period of maintenance exceeds 40 years, procurement

Test equipment in the Repair Factory

Products to be repaired that are received from customers arecleaned by robots in the washing line and slowly dried in the drying
furnace. After this process, the cause of failure is investigated andTwo collaborative robots that load and collect repair products

When a manufacturer notifies FANUC of the discontinuation of athe component is purchased in a bulk and stocked. If there is a

shortage of a component even after such measures are taken, theResearch and Development Department re-designs the printed
circuit board, etc., for repairs.

CNC test equipment from more than 40 years ago (made in 1980)

necessary repairs such as exchanging parts are performed. When
this is completed, the repaired product undergoes standard function
tests and continuous operation tests.

Before repair (left) and after repair (right)

and an automatic washing machine

In the Repair Factory, the relationship between the failure content

repairs by referencing such information, even old products can be

the data of approximately 2,100,000 repairs. This repair know-how

Repair Centers in eight other countries and contributes to retaining

and defective component(s) is registered as “know-how” based on

includes parts replacement instructions and check lists. By performing

Repair using know-how

repaired appropriately. This repair know-how is shared with overseas
the high repair quality that is not affected by region or workers.

Repair know-how is shared with overseas Repair Centers

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FANUC's History Series (7)"DC Servo Motor"
In response to the oil crisis of 1973, this motor with significantly
improved energy efficiency was developed to promote the shift
from electro-hydraulic pulse motors.
The technology of Gettys Manufacturing in the U.S. was introduced,
and the motor was exhibited in the Japan International Machine
Tool Fair in 1974. Even though the dimensions were different
from the conventional Japanese standard, this motor was widely
accepted. Since then, its dimensions have become the standard ofservo motors for machine tools.

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