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Quality workmanship is always important and when it comes to CNC Retrofits, the machine electrical enclosure may be the best indicator of quality. Check out these before & after photos from one of our recent FANUC CNC Retrofits.

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As FANUC America's largest control retrofitter, we presented the inaugural CNC Integrator Spotlight webinar in August 2020. The presentation focused on one of our very  successful projects where we integrated new FANUC controls, and features, to older CNC machines that increased production, streamlined operator and maintenance processes, and increased accuracy and reliability. Check out the webinar recording to learn more!

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The capabilities of today's FANUC control systems can provide powerful options to older machines that can improve your machines performance and ability. Collectively known as FANUC Smart Options, control features like Smart Backlash Control, Smart Overlap, Smart Machining Point Control, Smart Thermal Control, and Smart Rigid Tapping are available on FANUC’s latest control models (the 3xi-B and 0i-F series).

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FANUC is the world leader in CNC and factory automation, with more than 3 million CNCs installed worldwide. The 3xi, 0i-F and 35i Series CNC systems boast the industry's longest Mean-Time-Between-Failure rate and a lifetime commitment to replacement part availability and support. Naturally, there are significant differences between these FANUC CNC systems which should be taken into consideration when choosing the best control for a machine tool retrofit.

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Since the very first FANUC open-architecture control was released in the early '90s, CNC Engineering has been developing custom PC-based software to capitalize on the additional power available and fulfill customers’ needs.

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