I. The best CNC controllers in the world
1. FUNAC CNC System from Japan
FANUC, headquartered in Japan, is the world's leading company in the research, design, production and sales of CNC systems, with a total of 4549 employees (as of September 2005) and 1500 research and design specialists.
The five main features of the FANUC CNC system include:
- The highly reliable PowerMate 0 series used to control small 2-axis lathes. It can be equipped with a CRT/MDI display with clear screen, user-friendly operation and Chinese display or DPL/MDI display with high performance-to-price ratio.
- The popular CNC 0-D series, which includes 0-TD for lathes, 0-MD for milling machines and small machining centers, 0-GCD for cylindrical grinding machines, 0-GSD for surface grinding machines and 0-PD for punching machines.
- The fully functional 0-c series, which includes 0-TC for universal lathes and automatic lathes, 0-MC for milling machines, drill presses and machining centers, 0-GCC for internal and external cylindrical grinding machines, 0-GSC for surface grinding machines and 0-TTC for 4-axis double turret lathes.
- The high performance-to-price ratio 0i series, which has a comprehensive package of software functions capable of high-speed and high-precision processing and includes a network function.
- The ultra-small and compact control unit of the CNC16i/18i/21i series with network function, integrated with an LCD display and equipped with network capabilities and ultra-high-speed serial data communication.
In conclusion, the FANUC standard series is the most complete CNC system in the world today.
2. German Siemens CNC System
The Siemens CNC System is a product of the Siemens Group Automation and Drive Group. Siemens' CNC system SINUMERIK has been developed over many generations, and currently there are mainly 802, 810, 840 and other types widely used.
Siemens CNC device is designed with cost-effective modular structure. It is equipped with various software on standard hardware, making it capable of various types of processing and meeting the needs of various machine tools, resulting in a series of products.
From 1960 to 1964, Siemens' industrial CNC system was introduced to the market. From 1965 to 1972, Siemens introduced hardware based on transistor technology for lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines, building on the previous generation of CNC systems.
From 1973 to 1981, Siemens introduced the SINUMERIK 550 system. From 1982 to 1983, the SINUMERIK 3 system was introduced, followed by the SINUMERIK 840C system from 1984 to 1994. From 1996 to 2000, Siemens introduced the SINUMERIK 840D system, the SINUMERIK 810D and the SINUMERIK 802D system.
The software includes security integration functions related to humans and machines. ShopMill and ShopTurn provide graphical interface programming, helping operators get started quickly with minimal training. In 1964, Siemens registered the CNC system under the SINUMERIK brand.
3. Mitsubishi CNC System from Japan
Mitsubishi has been dedicated to improving product performance. The FA product line covers programmable controllers (PLC), human-machine interfaces (HM), AC servo systems, inverters, industrial robots and low-voltage power distribution products, which are highly sought after in Asia. The mechatronics business also involves the supply of electrical discharge machines and complete equipment for laser blood processing. To further increase productivity, the new concept of integrated FA solutions is essential.
Mitsubishi CNC systems widely used in industry are: M700V series, M70V series, M70 series, M60S series, E68 series, E60 series, C6 series, C64 series and C70 series. Among them, the M700V series is a state-of-the-art product that features a complete nanometric control system, high precision and high-grade processing, and supports 5-axis linkage, enabling the processing of parts with complex surface shapes.
Sales of industrial automation systems occupy the first position within the Mitsubishi Group.
4. German HEIDENHAIN CNC System
HEIDENHAIN is a developer and manufacturer of high-quality linear and angular encoders, rotary encoders, digital readouts and numerical controls. These products are widely used in precision machine tools, electronic component production and processing equipment, and independent machine systems, especially in the semiconductor and electronic manufacturing industries.
The HEIDENHAIN CNC system is a CNC contour machining system designed for workshop applications. It features an easy-to-use dialog format programming language that allows operators to write ISO standard processing programs on the machine tool. This system is suitable for milling machines and can control up to 12 axes.
The iTNC530 system comes with a hard drive that provides a 26G storage area to the customer, providing ample storage space to store a large number of programs, including those written offline.
It is worth noting that the Heidenheim factory in Berlin was destroyed during World War II in 1934.
5. German Rexroth CNC System
Bosch Rexroth, formerly Rexroth in Germany and Bosch Automation Technology Department, became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bosch Group in 2001. Despite being owned, it operates independently, offering industrial hydraulics, electronic transmission and control, linear transmission and assembly technology, pneumatic and hydraulic transmission services and solutions for mobile machine hydraulics.
IndraMotion MTX is a CNC system developed by Bosch Rexroth. With its state-of-the-art MTX Advanced model, it can support up to 250 NC axes and 60 CNC channels. This CNC system is built on a scalable architecture and uses high-speed Ethernet bus communication (3 series), the Open Core Engineering platform (Open Core Engineering) and OPCUA's M2M communication protocol. It is further enhanced by the Bosch OpCon MES production execution system platform, which enables real-time communication and connection between people, equipment and products, resulting in a highly flexible, personalized and digitally intelligent production model.
The system also includes Active Cockpit intelligent dynamic production management system, providing real-time interconnection monitoring, which greatly improves information exchange efficiency, production efficiency, product processing and production quality, the accuracy of materials and procedures and reduces waste of materials and inventory. . In the era of Industry 4.0, Bosch Rexroth aims to make its CNC system a key player in industry.
6. French NUM CNC System
NUM is a renowned international company based in France, specializing in the development and research of CNC numerical control systems. It is a subsidiary of Schneider Electric and is the second largest supplier of CNC systems in Europe.
Technical Characteristics of the NUM CNC System:
The NUM1020/1040 CNC system is a brand-new product developed by NUM in 1995. It is a compact and fully functional 32-bit CNC system and is fully compatible with the NUM1060 series system, especially for 1 to 6 axis CNC machines. tools.
The NUM1020T base unit is specifically designed for 2-4 axis CNC integrated programmable controller (PLC) with a 32-bit VLSI CISC CPU for milling machines. The basic configuration of NUM1040M, on the other hand, is suitable for CNC-integrated programmable controller (PLC) with 32-bit CISC CPU for milling machines, boring machines and machining centers.
The NUM1060 modular and high-power multi-axis group CNC system is designed for metal processing (milling, turning, grinding), wood processing and various gear cutting machines, special machine tools and linear or rotary combination machine tools.
Remember that NUM is the second largest supplier of CNC systems in Europe.
7. FAGOR Spain CNC System
FAGOR AUTOMATION is a renowned professional manufacturer of CNC systems, digital displays (DRO) and grid measuring systems. It is a subsidiary of the Mondragon Group of Spain, founded in 1972, focusing on the development of machine tool automation.
Introduction to CNC system series:
- The CNC 8070 is FAGOR's most advanced CNC system, combining CNC technology with PC technology. Its advanced hardware configuration and comprehensive software functions can meet current and future requirements. It can control up to 28 feed axes (links), 4 spindles, 4 tool magazines and 4 execution channels.
- The FAGOR 8050 series control system is a top-of-the-line system capable of performing 6-axis 5 linkages and is divided into three categories: lathe, milling machine (machining center) and top-of-the-line CNC foolish system.
- The FAGOR 800 series numerical control system is divided into two categories: lathe and milling machine (machining center).
- The FAGOR 8025 series CNC system is the best-selling mid-range CNC system in China.
FAGOR takes the “dummy” CNC system to a new level.
8. MAZAK CNC System from Japan
Yamazaki Mazak was founded in 1919 and is a leading producer of CNC lathes, composite turning and milling machining centers, vertical and horizontal machining centers, CNC laser systems, FMS flexible production systems, CAD/CAM systems, devices CNC and production support software.
The Mazatrol Fusion 640 CNC system features a high-speed, high-performance 64-bit RISC CPU that provides advanced data processing capabilities for fast, efficient motion control. This system also features CNC and PC fusion technology, which is a world first and enables intelligent and networked functions.
By connecting the CNC system directly to the Internet, you can access Little Giant Machine Tool Co., Ltd.'s 24/7 online maintenance services.
The Mazatrol Fusion 640 CNC system's unique machining programming language, which utilizes artificial intelligence technology, includes an intelligent expert system with over 70 years of MAZAK machining experience. This makes writing machining programs extremely simple.
MAZAK is a global leader in intelligent CNC systems.
9. HNC
HNC is a well-known brand in China, specializing in the development and production of CNC systems with independent intellectual property rights. It offers a range of high, medium and low quality products, including the high-quality HNC 8 series CNC system.
Dozens of these systems have been applied in large national special projects for high-tech CNC machine tools. The performance of HNC's servo drive and spindle drive devices, which also have independent intellectual property rights, has reached the international advanced level.
The HNC-848 CNC device is an all-digital bus-type cutting-edge system designed to compete with foreign cutting-edge CNC systems. It features a dual-CPU module structure with open architecture and NCUC industrial fieldbus technology with independent intellectual property rights.
The HNC-848 CNC device is equipped with advanced features such as multi-channel control technology, five-axis machining, high speed and high precision, turning and milling, and synchronous control. It has a 15-inch LCD screen and is mainly used in high-speed, high-precision, multi-axis and multi-channel vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning-milling complexes and 5-axis gantry machine tools.
HNC is one of the few CNC system brands in China that offers high-quality products and services.
10. CSK
GSK is the main research and development base for CNC machine tool systems in the country, with more than 800 research and development employees. With state-of-the-art production equipment and technological processes, GSK has achieved the highest annual production and sales of CNC systems in the country for ten consecutive years.
GSK offers CNC systems for a variety of areas, including lathes, drilling and milling machines, machining centers, grinding machines and more. The GSK27 system, in particular, features nanometer-level control achieved through the use of multiple processors and a user-friendly human-computer interaction interface with configurable menus.
Designed with ergonomics in mind, the GSK27 system is best suited to operators' processing habits and features an open software platform that can be easily connected to third-party software. Additionally, its high-performance hardware supports up to 8 channels and 64-axis control.
