The mechanical condition of older machine tools is usually still good to very good, but the control components, some of which are beyond repair, prevent the machine from operating reliably. In these cases, the machine can be given a new lease of life by means of a complete electrical modernization with a FANUC CNC controller.

With the latest generation of FANUC CNC controls, the modernized tool grinding machine can also do everything a new machine can do: Prevent air grinding using the latest structure-borne sound technology, workpiece inspection and setup using touch probes, integration of balancing systems, display and monitoring of process sensors (temperatures/flows/force sensors/etc.), connection of the control to the local network, Industry 4.0 applications, and and.... There are no limits to the possible range of functions for your machine tool!

Thanks to the worldwide distribution network and the extremely long availability of FANUC spare parts, the machine can be operated in a more fail-safe and future-oriented manner.

With a FANUC CNC control it is possible to implement the software exactly for its purpose. The integrated machine software is supplemented with the software components developed by us: control and monitoring of the periphery, parameterizable machining sequences and their visualization.

Our experience with the various software components in the CNC control system enables us to develop the optimal customer-specific solution.

Control and monitoring of the periphery

PLC - Programmable Logic Controller with FANUC PMC Ladder. This software enables, for example, the switching on and off of pumps via a predefined condition or typically controlled in the NC user program by means of M-Code.

Parameterizable machining sequences (Custom Macros/Macro Executor)

Pre-designed machining sequences in the form of subroutines and macros take over the complex queries and execute the machining process dynamically and efficiently. The call is usually made via a G-code.

Visualization (FANUC Picture or PC based software with Java and FOCAS2)

The interface between man and machine (HMI/GUI/UI) ultimately determines how efficiently the machine can be operated and diagnosed in the event of a fault. Integrated machining cycles in the form of macros with transfer parameters help the machine operator to program and organize the various workpieces and the recurring machining steps quickly and easily in the shop floor.

For this reason, in addition to safety, the focus is on software development: our experience with the various software components in the CNC control system enables us to develop the optimum customer-specific solution.