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FANUC - CNC Machine News and Articles

LCD Upgrades Replacing CRT Monitors in CNC Machines
World's Smallest Self -Contained Wireless CNC Probe
CNC Robotics and Machine Automation Supplier Merger
FANUC Ranks on Forbes Most Innovative List
MACH 2012 Showcases New Products f or the Automation Industry
The Future of CNC Technology
FANUC Robotics Announces Aff ordable Robots at PPMA
FANUC Robots Improve the Food Processing Industry
World's Strongest and Longest Reaching Robot 2011
FANUC Robotics Prof its Soar as Demand Increases
FANUC M-430iA Named Robot of the Year
Fanuc Robots in Green Industries
Robot-Rx - FANUC Robots in Medical Applications
How Do CNC Machines Work?
The Use of FANUC Machines by the U.S.P.S.
Fanuc parts repair and replacement costs verses new Fanuc parts
Fanuc robotics incorporated into blasting machine
Fanuc Ltd. Launches Fanuc CNC America
Buying New FANUC Parts Is Not Always the Best Option
Tri Star Custom FANUC Parts Engineering Saves Clients 70% On CRT Replacement Displays
How Do CNC Machines Work?
The f irst question to ask is:
What does CNC stand for?
CNC stands f or Computer Numerically Controlled.
This ref ers to how the computer (instead of people) controls the machines as it manuf actures
complex parts repeatedly. In laymans terms, it means these machines are run by programming
a computer, instead of needing someone to stand there and do it by hand. There are several
types of machines that employ the CNC modif ication: lathes, milling machines, grinding wheels,
drills, and more.
These machines are exceptionally quick and churn out parts at a startlingly swif t pace. This
automation process has helped companies increase their production times exponentially. The
CNC machines utilize CAD data (Computer Aided Design) to move seamlessly f rom the design
process into the production process.
CNC machines have three types of controllers that are commonly f ound on CNC machines.
Desktop controllers are used f rom a remote location a diff erent room or off ice f rom the
machine. Pendant controllers hang f rom an arm attached to the machine, and pedestal
controllers will sit on top of an arm attached to the machine.
CNC machines also make use of one of f our diff erent types of sof tware. Manual G Code
Programming is normally f ound on larger, commercial machines, used f or simple machine
processes. Off line CAM Programming is also f ound on larger machines, but is more diff icult f or
operators to learn.
Conversational Programming is an easy to learn program, making simple and complex parts
easier to manuf acture. Finally, Windows Based Programming is exactly what it sounds like a
Microsof t Windows based program that can understand imported CAM and CAD data, and is
easier f or operators to understand.
When your CNC machine breaks down, dont despair. Contact Tri Star CNC Services LLC
Sear c h
4/29/2014 LCD Upgrades Replacing CRT Monitors
in CNC Machines
3/27/2014 World's Smallest Self-Contained
Wireless CNC Probe
3/20/2014 CNC Robotics and Machine Automation
Supplier Merger
3/17/2014 FANUC Ranks on Forbes Most
Innovative List
4/4/2012 MACH 2012 Showcases NewProducts for
the Automation Industry
Setting Zero Return on Fanuc machines or any
CNC Machine can sometimes be difficult. Each
builder has their own wayto set zero return through
their own side of the control.


today, 262.547.1742 or 815.578.9145, and save money well repair your FANUC or GE
FANUC parts instead of having to replace them! At Tri Star CNC Services, we understand the
importance of keeping these important CNC machines up and running. We will get you a
replacement part right away while we test and repair your old, broken CNC part.
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