NEWS 2021-Ⅰ
CONTENTSTOPICS− JIMTOF2020 Online− Introduction of New Products, New Functions and New Services[ FA ] [ ROBOT ] [ ROBOMACHINE ] [ IoT ] [ SERVICE]− Introduction of FANUC Factories

Low-cost and compact system that uses collaborative robots toassemble 6-axis servo ampliﬁers for robots− FANUC Robot CRX-103A Received Triple awards− The Excellence Award of the 47th Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun
Advertising− Four Seasons of FANUC

Photo taken December 2020

JIMTOF 2020 Online

JIMTOF2020 Online (The 30th Japan International

In the FA area, we presented FANUC’s latest

FANUC 4 f CNC

high-end CNC systems, the Series 303/313/323-B

Machine Tool Fair) was held for 12 days from

Plus, and FANUC’s standard CNC system, theMonday, November 16, through Friday, November

Series 03-F Plus. Many customers showed interest

27, 2020.

It was the �irst time for the Fair to be held

online. The number of participating companies

FANUC f 304/314/324-B Plusin CNC-QSSR that supports the use of robots withmachine tools, and MT-LINK3 that implements IoT

FANUC f 04-F Plus

technologies in factories.

was 394 and the total number of people who

accessed the site over the 12 days was 52,168.

In the FANUC booth, many customers watched

Functions that connect CNC and robots

our video presentations that featured our new

Easy Connection/Setting

products and new functions.

Easy connection and setup of
CNC and robots

In the ROBOMACHINE

Easy programming
Robot control by CNC with G-code

Automatic path generation of
robot

FANUC

area, we presented our new
products, the ROBODRILL
α-D3B Plus Series, the

ROBOSHOT α-S3B Series

FANUC ROBODRILL 1-D4B Plus f

and the ROBOCUT α-C3C©2020 FANUC CORPORATION

FANUC

Series. Many customers
inquired about the new

products, with improved

performance, operability

and network connectivity,

for use in their production
sites.

In the ROBOT area, customers’ focus was on our video
presentations of actual application examples of our white

FANUC ROBOSHOT 1-S4B f©2020 FANUC CORPORATION

FANUC

and green collaborative robots. Also, laser cutting, parts
cleaning and transport of large parts were given as

examples of operations to which our robots can be applied

FANUC ROBOCUT 1-C4C f©2020 FANUC CORPORATION

in the machining �ield.

FANUC

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In the IoT area, proposed solutions
for introducing FIELD system inproduction sites were displayed.

The Service area introduced our©2020 FANUC CORPORATION

FANUC

Three styles
FANUC ACADEMYFANUC ACADEMY provides。
three styles of technical training. Face-to-face group training with plenty of hands-on learning
ACADEMY Training Courses

・Face-to-face ACADEMY Training Courses
with an abundance of great results

FANUC e ACADEMYWeb
Web-based, new-style

ライブセミナLive
Seminars

Anytime,anywhere
いつでもどこでも

impressive record, but also FANUC

On-Demand
Seminars
オンデマンドセミナ？

!

©2020 FANUC CORPORATION

2(For details, see page 7.)

FANUC ACADEMY, which has an

・On-Demand Seminars available for viewing
onlineFANUC ACADEMY

launched in October 2020.

In the Academy area, not only・Live Seminars taught live in real-timeon the web

Web-based, new-style

FabriQR Contact service, which was

eACADEMY, which is our new

web-based training service, wereintroduced.

Introduction of New Products, New Functions and New Services
FA New Product FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus
The FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus is our latest CNC products

released in January 2020, that were developed as high-end models in our CNC
lineup .

Recently, a high-speed model equipped with the latest multi-core CPU was
added to the FANUC Series 303/313-MODEL B Plus.

Through the use of this high-speed CPU with software that maximizes CPU
performance, computational power and basic CNC performance has
improved signi�icantly.

By utilizing this high-speed model in machine tools that use a small segment
program for die-mold machining or multi-axis, multi-path, multi-function
machine tools, in combination with FANUC’s latest control technology,
productivity will further improve and high-quality machining will beensured.

FANUC Series 303/313/323-MODEL B Plus
Note: Results varyon conditions.
注depending：条件によって結果は変動します。

・Small segment processing
微小線分処理性能
performance
・Macroマクロ演算性能
processing
performance
先読みブロック数
・Look-ahead blocks

High-speed
model
高速モデル

Previous
model
従来モデル

0%

100%

200%

300%

Comparison of performance between the high-speed model and previous model

FA New Function Servo Learning Oscillation for breaking chips

Servo Learning Oscillation
サーボ学習オシレーション

Servo Learning Oscillation is a function that makes a feed axis oscillate tobreak chips during machining. It can be used for drilling on milling machines

Normal path
通常の軌跡

and not just for lathes.

Tool moves
with oscillation
工具が揺動This function eliminates the need for chip breakers thus reducing equipment
costs. It also prevents problems caused by chips and thus allows machine
tools to operate continuously, leading to increased production ef�iciency.

（Applicable CNC: Series 303/313/323-B, Series 303/313/323-B Plus and Series 03-F Plus)

Chips

Chips

Turning tool

Turning tool

Function disabled

Function enabled（Prevents problems caused by chips）

Turning

Z-axisZ軸方向
direction
Oscillation

揺動*Oscillation works on
any one axis only

Chips

FA New Function CNC-QSSR
FANUC has proposed the CNC-QSSR as a function to equip machine tools
with robots quickly and easily. Recently, QSSR AUTO PATH wasdeveloped for combined use with our robot system design tool called
ROBOGUIDE to generate robot paths automatically.

QSSR AUTO PATH

FANUC has proposed the CNC-QSSR as a function to equip machine tools

Drilling tool

Drilling tool

Function disabled

Broken chips
細断された切屑

Chips

Function enabled（Prevents problems caused by chips）

Drilling

Functions that connect CNC and robots

Easy programming

Easy Connection/Setting
Easy connection and setup of
CNC and robots

CNC controls robot with G-code
as if the robot were part of themachineAutomatic path generationof robot with ROBOGUIDE

G-codeManual Pulse Generator

with robots quickly and easily. Recently, QSSR AUTO PATH wasdeveloped for combined use with our robot system design tool called
ROBOGUIDE to generate robot paths automatically.

The generated robot motion programs can easily be invoked from machining
programs using M-code.

* QSSR stands for “Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization” and expresses
the concept of easy connection of CNC systems and robots.

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ROBOT New Product FANUC Robot SR-203A
FANUC has a variety of SCARA robots with payloads ranging from 3 kg, 6
kg and 12 kg. Now, as an addition, FANUC has developed and launched
the SR-203A (with a payload of 20 kg and a reach of 1,100 mm) as thelatest model.

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SCARA robot series with the newly added SR-203A

Compared with the previous models, SR-33A, SR-63A and SR-123A,

the new model has a larger payload and reach and can handleheavier loads in a larger area.

The release of this new robot has extended the small to large lineup
of our SCARA robots, making it possible to meet a wider range of

SR-34A

SR-64A

SR-124A

customer needs

Compared to our competitors, the payload of the new robot islarger and is of a maximum class. The rigidity and vibration control

enables the robot to move at a high speed with stability, even when●

it is carrying a 20 kg load.

This robot can become waterproof and/or dust-proof if it isordered with optional gaskets and bellows that protect the lifting

axis at the end of the arm. An epoxy coated version is also available

that is highly resistant to chemicals. It can be used without problem
even in environments where cutting �luid spatters and chips �ly.

This series of SCARA robots is easy to use and a wide range of models isavailable to meet customers’ needs. These robots will contribute to

FANUC Robot SR-204A

improving productivity in factories.

ROBOT New Function 3RVision 3D Model Detection Function
FANUC has developed the 3D Model Detection Function, which easily captures
the characteristics of a part from its 3D CAD data and uses vision to detect thepart. It can be applied to a system in which a robot picks up one of many parts
placed randomly in a returnable container, by using a 3D vision sensor.
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This function automatically generates the settings for detecting a part invarious positions from the part’s 3D CAD data.

Previously, it was necessary to manually make the settings for a robot todetect a part in each possible position and register the settings one by

Screen of the 3D Model Detection Function

one. This function automates the work of making and registering the●detection settings to facilitate the startup of a bin-picking system.

The part detection processing is performed by PANEL 3H Pro, which has

high processing power and connects to a robot controller via an Ethernet

cable. This con�iguration has improved the detection capability, reduced
the detection time, and has made it easier for FANUC to provide lifetime
maintenance.

FANUC will continue to improve the vision functions that serve as the “eyes ofrobots” to contribute to automation in production sites.

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Bin-picking of parts

FANUC NEWSROBOMACHINE New Product

FANUC ROBOCUT α-C3C Series

ROBOCUT 1-C4004C
X×Y×Z axis travel：400×300×255mm

ROBOCUT 1-C6004C
X×Y×Z axis travel：600×400×310mm

The ROBOCUT is a high-performance and highly-reliable wire electrical discharge machine that employs FANUC’s latest CNC and servo

technologies. With a highly rigid mechanical structure and the latest discharge device and discharge control function, the ROBOCUT can achieve
high-speed and high-precision cutting of parts and molds.

High cutting performance

The mechanical structure, the discharge unit and the discharge control havebeen renewed for high-speed, high-precision and high-quality cutting.
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The mechanical rigidity has been strengthened to reduce any

Circularity 0.9 µm（Average of measurements of actual workpieces）

deformation of the machine, thereby enabling high-precision cutting of aperfect circle and high pitch accuracy.

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The power supply for �inishing known as SF3, allows both miniatur-

ization and a high frequency discharge pulse, for smoother surface
�inishing.

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The discharge control 3Pulse3 optimizes the cutting conditions andspeeds for corners and stepped shapes to improve cutting performance.
Minimizing downtime

Example of FEM analysis result

thick die steel material

Example of cutting a true circle

The highly reliable automatic wire feeding system, AWF3, allows unmannedAir

operation to continue for a long period of time.

●

50 mm hole diameter in 20 mm

With its simple structure, the automatic wire feeding system has

excellent maintainability. The success rate for threading wires is exceptional,
and high reliability is ensured for a long time.

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Vibrates the wire tip

The air retry function intentionally vibrates the tip of a wire being

threaded, offering a high success rate even at a wire break point or whenusing a small diameter hole.

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The twin servo wire feeding system prevents the wire from vibrating

and accurately controls the wire tension.

Automatic wire feeding system AWF3

Air retry

Easy of use

FANUC’s latest CNC, which provides excellent operability, is �itted
to the ROBOCUT, making it much easier to use.

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With the high-performance display unit PANEL 3H Pro, thedrawing time is reduced by 75%.

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Adjustments of cutting speed along with changes in corner

and approach geometries are easily performed through intuitive

operations.

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The Undo and Redo functions have been added to facilitate

screen operations and program editing.

PANEL 3H Pro

EDM cutting condition

adjustment function 5

IoT New Function FIELD system PMA-Monitor
PMA-Monitor is an application intended to monitor theAndon screen

operation of machine tools and other devices in a factory. By

displaying the operation status of devices in a list, anomalies
can be found immediately. PMA-Monitor analyzes datacollected from devices, such as the quantity produced, andshows information, including the progress of production in
relation to the schedule and occurrences of delays.

IoT New Functions FIELD system Solutions
Solution for Improving Operation: Although conventional IoT systems
made it possible to see that a machine tool or other device was not in
operation, the explanation of the cause was not provided. The new

Solution for Improving Operation visualizes the reason of the stop byanalyzing data collected from the device in more detail. This supports

the development of countermeasures and improves the operating rateof machines and devices in customers’ factories.

Solution for Improving Quality: Previously, it took much time to

conduct on-site investigation to identify the cause of defects that were
found in the measuring process after machining. The Solution for

Improving Quality is a countermeasure which collects data about thequality during machining, and organizes the data in correlation tomeasurement results, thus contributing to reducing the time to �ind thecause.

Solution for Facilitating Maintenance: Previously, when there was asudden failure, identifying the cause took time, due to such issues as

not being able to reproduce the problem. The Solution for Facilitating

Maintenance helps identify the cause of a sudden failure by storing theoperating data of the device at the time of failure. The Solution

retrieves accurate data concerning the operation of a device to facilitate
time-based maintenance, as well as gathering and monitoring data of
sensors and other equipment to facilitate status-based maintenance.
With these capabilities, this Solution helps prevent sudden failures.

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Production progress indicator

FANUC NEWSSERVICE New Service FANUC

Contact

FabriQR Contact is an inquiry service which makes use ofBy simply scanning the FabriQR label attached to the machine with aa smartphone.

smartphone camera, inquiries are handled more speedily.

FeaturesFeature [2]Feature [1]Feature [3]Inquiries will be sent to an appropriate
contact automatically by referencing the
QR code, eliminating the need to search forserial numbers or service phone numbers.

Easy to use mobile friendly
application.

Prompt call back from an appropriate
skilled service engineer.

Applicable products
In order to use FabriQR Contact, registration of the productby FANUC’s service person is required in advance.

FA, ROBOT and ROBOMACHINE

For inquiries about a FANUC product without a FabriQR label, contact
our Call Center as usual.

During periodic inspection

Machine with a maintenance contract.

ROBOMACHINE

ROBOT

On-site adjustment of a new
installment and inspection

How to use
1. Scan the FabriQR label on themachine with a smartphone

camera and access the displayed
URL.

2. Follow the guidance displayed on

the smartphone screen, and enter
your inquiry and necessary
information.

3. After examining the content of
your inquiry, an appropriate

skilled service engineer willcontact you by phone.

Customer

For more information.

Call Center

1. Scan QR code.

2. Send your inquiry.

3. Our appropriate skilled service engineer will contact you.

FA staff

ROBOT and ROBOMACHINE staff* “QR Code” is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

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Introduction of FANUC Factories
Low-cost and compact system that uses collaborative robots to assemble 6-axis servo
ampliﬁers for robots
In the servo ampli�ier manufacturing process in the Electronics Factory

One feature in terms of operation, is that a worker performs tasks thatof combining human workers and collaborative robots.

such as tightening screws and inspecting the mounted parts. Thisof the Mibu Factory, 6-axis servo ampli�iers for robots are assembled

with a collaborative assembly system, which implements a new concept
The conventional assembly system, composed of many robots andperipherals, made continuous fully automatic unmanned operation possible.
At the same time, building such systems consumed much time due to its

complexity, and signi�icant investments and large space was required fortheir installation.

The system using collaborative robots has a simple composition without
the need for peripherals for automation. As such, the start-up time isshortened and investments are merely half of conventional fully

automatic assembly systems, while retaining the same production
capacity level.

In addition, the small collaborative robots, CR-153A, are installed close
together for the purpose of conserving space on the factory �loor, andhuman workers are positioned between the robots in order tominimize the number of �ixtures and peripherals used for feeding

parts. With such a set up and eliminating safety fences, the footprint isonly a third of that of fully automatic assembly systems.

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are dif�icult for robots, such as mounting irregularly shaped parts on
printed circuit boards, while robots perform simple repetitive tasks,
eliminates the causes of short stops and production becomes stable.
For the supply of parts, an automated warehouse is used to deliver

heavy parts, and automated guided vehicles transport all other parts
as scheduled. In this manner, operation is made ef�icient fromassembly to parts delivery.

In addition, the large collaborative robots, CR-353A, work on each side of
the system to feed heavy parts and unload �inished products, relieving
human workers from exhausting physical tasks.

The collaborative assembly system for 6-axis servo ampli�iers for

robots was developed based on the concept that the system should be
inexpensive, compact and space-saving. Robots and human workers

perform tasks they are good at, and check each other’s tasks then andthere. This reduces physical and mental burdens of the human

workers and ensures that the tasks are performed with stable quality
and cycle time.

Full view of the system (one worker and �ive robots)

Positioning parts (by the worker) and tightening
screws (by the robot)

Delivering parts with an automated guided vehicle

Unloading heavy �inished products

FANUC NEWSFANUC Robot CRX-103A

・The METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) Minister’s Award of the 9th Robot Award
・The Main Prize of the 2020 (63rd) Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Best Ten New Products Awards

・The Nikkei Business Daily Awards of the 2020 Nikkei Superior Products and Services Awards
The FANUC Robot CRX-103A received triple awards:

the METI Minister’s Award at the 9th Robot Award,theMain Prize of the 2020 (63rd) Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun BestTen New Products Awards, and the Nikkei Business Daily Awards of the2020 Nikkei Superior Products and Services Awards.

About the award-winning product, the FANUC Robot CRX-103A
The FANUC Robot CRX-103A is a new collaborative robot that is safe, easy to use,and highly reliable, that automates manual production sites without requiringsafety fences.

This robot is safe to use as it has a roundish body and a safety function that stops

Triple awards !

the robot immediately when it comes in contact with a human worker. It islightweight and easy to install manually. The robot can be taught in an intuitive

manner by moving its arm directly with human hands and using a tablet device,similar to operating a smartphone. FANUC’s technology of reliability, which has

been developed over many years has made this robot maintenance-free and highly
durable to harsh environments, providing a feeling of reassurance for installationin production sites.

In addition to coping with the lack of labor and the corona virus pandemic, it iseffective to replace human workers who work close together with a CRX for sometasks. This allows social distancing, thus avoiding the three C’s (closed spaces,

crowded places and close-contact settings). As a robot that is easy to use even for�irst time robot users, the CRX can be introduced smoothly in product ion sites
to a ch i eve a u to m a t i o n i n a � l ex i b l e a n d s i m p l e way.

The METI (Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry)
Minister’s Award of the 9th
Robot Award

From right: Toshimitsu Fujiki (Director-General,
Manufacturing Industries Bureau), Yasumasa
Nagasaka (Senior Vice Minister of METI), Yoshiharu
Inaba (Chairman, FANUC), Kenji Yamaguchi (President
and CEO, FANUC)
The Robot Award organized by METI aims to promote
robotic technology innovations and expand the use ofrobots. The METI Minister’s Award is the Grand Prizeawarded to an applicant chosen from among entrants
in all categories. The award ceremony was held on
Thursday, March 18, 2020, at METI. Chairman Inaba
and President Yamaguchi received the certi�icate andtrophy from Mr. Nagasaka, Senior Vice Minister of
METI.

The Main Prize of the 2020 (63rd)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Best Ten New
Products Awards

The Nikkei Business Daily Awards ofthe 2020 Nikkei Superior Products
and Services Awards

The Best 10 New Products Awards
organized by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
are awarded to products selected fortheir contribution to manufacturing
and Japan’s international competitiveness from new products developed orcommercialized that year.
No award ceremony was held due tothe COVID-19 pandemic; however theawards were announced in theJanuary 4 (Monday), 2021 edition of
the newspaper, Nikkan Kogyo
Shimbun.

The Nikkei Superior Products andServices Awards are awarded annually
to outstanding new products orservices selected by Nikkei Inc. The
award ceremony was held at the Okura
Hotel on Monday, February 1, 2021.
President Yamaguchi was presented
with the certi�icate and trophy.

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The Excellence Award of the 47th Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Advertising Award!
FANUC’s 2020 New Year newspaper advertisement received theJust as Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain, the advertisement

The judges of the Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Advertising Award

FANUC will continue to bring innovation and a sense of con�idence to

Excellence Award in the 47th Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun AdvertisingAward of the Nikkei Advertising Awards organized by Nikkei Inc.
commented that “Mount Fuji, close to FANUC headquarters, wasplaced at the center of the advertisement. Not only were the visuals
gorgeous, the content also communicated the company’s contributions and ties to the local community.

conveys the company’s aspirations to become the top machine tool
manufacturer not only in Japan but in the world.”
factories around the world and provide customers with value theycannot do without.

The Excellence Award of the 47th

Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun Advertising
Award

Four Seasons of FANUC
Bright yellow �lowers are messengers of the coming ofspring to the FANUC forest, after enduring a long winter.

The FANUC pond is visited by a variety of wild birds,
bathing in a relaxed manner in the spring sun.

Japanese witch-hazel

Grey heron and mallard ducks

Buttercups
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FANUC’s History Series 1“NC Turret Punch Press”

This was the �irst numerical control (NC) system FANUC

successfully developed in 1956, and the �irst NC in Japandeveloped in the private sector.

FANUC NEWS 2021- Ⅰ

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