FANUC Series 0+-MODEL F Plus

FANUC Series 0i MODEL F Plus Standard CNC System

Overview of Fanuc Oi-F Plus Intelligent CNC System

FANUC Series Oi MODEL F Plus is a new generation of standard CNC system launched by FANUC Corporation, with the core concept of "easier to use and more powerful", comprehensively upgrading the graphic design, operational performance, and intelligence level. The system is equipped with Fanuc's latest CNC and servo technology, and always supports various operations on the machining site through iHMI (Intelligent Human Machine Interface). It also comes standard with user-defined functions, supporting personalized customization of display and operation. The Oi-F Plus series is divided into two product lines, which can be flexibly selected according to different purposes to meet diverse needs from small to large machine tools.

System composition and hardware configuration

The Oi-F Plus CNC system adopts a modular design, which can be flexibly configured according to the type of machine tool and application requirements.

2.1 CNC control unit

Provide two control unit options: integrated and separated. The FANUC iPC, PANEL iH and other display product lines that support iHMI, including compact 10.4-inch LCD/MDI units, can widely meet the needs of small to large machine tools.

2.2 Servo and Spindle System

Servo motor: A rich series of servo motor products to meet various performance requirements of machine tool feed axes.

Spindle motor: A diverse range of spindle motor products helps improve spindle performance.

Servo amplifier: a series of servo amplifier products suitable for various machine tools, which helps to achieve miniaturization of control cabinets.

2.3 I/O Units and Expansion Modules

I/O Unit: A rich product line of I/O units suitable for various settings and input/output devices.

Modular Expansion: Rich digital input/output modules and expansion modules, most suitable for control cabinet integration.

Distributed configuration: It can be configured near sensors scattered inside and outside the machine control cabinet to achieve wiring savings.

2.4 Handheld operating devices

The handheld unit product series equipped with emergency stop switch and manual pulse generator ensures the safety of machine tool operation.

3、 Efficient processing technology

Efficient machining technology refers to the general term for CNC and servo technologies that achieve shortened cycle times. By optimizing the acceleration and deceleration process, maximizing the use of spindle capacity, and shortening the sequential processing time of external signals, the cycle time of the machining program can be effectively reduced, and production efficiency can be improved.

Surface Fine Treatment Technology

Surface fine processing technology is a general term for CNC and servo technology used to achieve high-grade machining. It interpolates high-precision machining programs output by CAD/CAM, executes small line segment programs at high speed, generates smooth tool paths, and achieves precise instruction tracking.

4.1 Fine Surface Setting

Preset standard setting values suitable for different processing conditions such as rough machining, semi precision machining, and precision machining, which can be intuitively adjusted using a slider to achieve fast setting and adjustment of high-speed and high-precision parameters. Up to 10 processing condition settings can be saved, and the most suitable conditions can be selected during processing through processing program instructions or operation screens.

4.2 Smooth tolerance+control

For the processing path instructed by continuous micro program segments such as mold processing, the path can be smoothed within the specified tolerance range, making the processing path smooth, reducing mechanical impact, and improving the high-grade processing effect.

4.3 Servo Learning Control/Servo Learning type Shake Processing

By learning control techniques, optimizing repetitive machining paths, improving machining accuracy and surface quality.

4.4 Smooth TCP

A program that uses tool endpoint trajectories for instructions, including rotation axes, can achieve 4-axis linkage machining. CNC performs tool compensation and kinematic transformations in conjunction with the rotating axis, so there is no need to consider mechanical construction on CAM, greatly improving its compatibility with CAD/CAM. High precision interpolation of the tool endpoint trajectory of program instructions can smoothly process complex shapes such as impellers that contain blind spots that cannot be machined by 3-axis linkage.

Excellent operability and usability

5.1 Large Capacity Program Memory

Extended Program Memory (CF Card): Install the CF card into the display memory card slot, with a maximum capacity of approximately 2GB, providing excellent cost performance.

Extended Program Memory (PC): When using displays with PC functionality such as PANEL iH/HPro, the HDD/SSD of the PC can be used as program memory, with a maximum capacity of 40GB, enabling high-speed GOTO jump or retrieval.

5.2 One click running of USB programs

With this feature, the program running in USB memory is extremely simple. Copying from USB memory to program memory and selecting as the main program allows for one click operation.

5.3 FANUC iHMI Intelligent Human Machine Interface

IHMI surpasses traditional CNC frameworks and provides comprehensive support for on-site machining work. In the process of "planning", "processing", and "improvement", provide functions required for each process such as tool data registration, processing time prediction, programming, and post-processing inspection. The main screen serves as the center of each function and can be switched back from any screen using dedicated keys, providing a sense of security when returning at any time.

5.4 CNC operation screen

By integrating the three functions of "programming", "processing preparation", and "processing", the screen switching operation is reduced, significantly improving operability:

G Code Wizard: By using menu screens and input screens with guide images, it is easy to input complex commands, shorten the creation time of machining programs, and reduce program input errors.

Preview of processing program: detect programming errors before program execution, prevent processing defects, and reduce operation time and costs.

Help and Troubleshooting Function: Provides the ability to solve problems on the spot when encountering difficulties.

5.5 Tool Information Management

Centralize the management of tool data for each application in FANUC iHMI, and all tool data can be referenced here. By reading the catalog data provided by tool manufacturers, such as tool models, sizes, and processing conditions, the time required to input tool data can be reduced.

5.6 Maintenance of Information Management

Mechanical maintenance parts can be managed together with CNC, amplifier, and motor maintenance parts to prevent missing confirmations. You can perform maintenance work while viewing the maintenance program manual to prevent work errors.

5.7 SERVO VIEWER

It can display waveforms of machine tool operation such as feed axis position and spindle torque, and can also simultaneously observe PMC signals and sequence numbers to shorten cycle time and improve cutting conditions without the need for additional equipment.

5.8 Operating Manual Browser

Not only can CNC manuals be registered, but machine manuals and process manuals can also be registered. You can search for manuals in front of the machine without looking for paper manuals or returning to the office computer.

Rich user-defined features

6.1 FANUC PICTURE

Simply paste buttons or indicator lights and other visual components onto the computer to easily create machine operation screens. The created screen can be displayed and operated on various models of CNC machines, and complex controls such as network communication and file control can be easily achieved using general scripts.

6.2 C language executor

Create a dedicated operation screen for machine tool manufacturers to personalize the display and operation of CNC. Support multiple window displays, create pop-up screens, and create operation screens using touch screens.

6.3 FANUC LADDER-Ⅲ

In order to achieve personalized design of machine tools, the unique sequential control of the machine tool manufacturer can be combined into the built-in PMC. Programming can be done using ladder diagrams and Function BLOCK, and signal names can be used instead of signal addresses to describe the program. It can be connected to a computer and CNC via Ethernet for monitoring and editing while online.

6.4 Multi C language executor function

It is easy to install new custom screens without changing the already installed ones on the machine tool.

6.5 Ladder diagram program segmentation management function

It is not necessary to change the ladder diagram program already installed on the machine tool for controlling the machine tool, and ladder diagram programs for controlling sensors and peripheral devices can be installed.

Homework preparation support function

The tool can be manually controlled to contact the workpiece for measurement, and the measurement value can be set to the workpiece coordinate system, greatly reducing the preparation time for the operation. The supported measurement functions include:

End face measurement (1 point on the end face)

Outer diameter measurement (3 points on the outer diameter)

Inner diameter measurement (3 points on the inner diameter)

Outer width measurement (2 points on the outer side of the convex part)

Inner width measurement (2 points on the inner side of the concave)

Corner outer/inner measurement

Measurement of inclined workpiece angle (2 points on inclined surface)

Convenient connection and control of robots

CNC-QSSR (Quick and Simple Startup of Robotics) is a feature that helps machine tools quickly and easily import robots, including four sub functions:

QSSR CONNECT: Easily connect the machine tool and robot through an Ethernet cable, and achieve initial setup with the guidance function.

QSSR G-CODE: Control the robot through a CNC program (G-code instructions), use familiar machine tools to operate the handwheel to position the robot, and easily demonstrate on the CNC screen.

QSSR AUTO PATH: Using PC software to automatically generate collision avoidance robot motion trajectories, simply specify the starting and ending points to automatically generate collision avoidance motion trajectories with the machine tool.

QSSR ON-SITE: For existing machine tools, it is possible to import robots without making any changes, and use macro variables to achieve collaborative actions between CNC and robots.

Rich network functions and Internet of Things

9.1 Ethernet/Industrial Ethernet/Field Network

Using standard embedded Ethernet, NC program transmission and remote maintenance operations can be performed. Supports multiple industrial Ethernet and on-site networks:

FL net, EtherNet/IP (master/slave), PROFINET (master/slave), PROFIBUS-DP (master/slave), DeviceNet (master/slave), CC Link (slave), Modbus/TCP (slave), CC Link IE Field (slave).

9.2 FANUC MT LINK (Operation Management Software)

MT LINKI is a computer software that connects various machine tools in the factory through Ethernet to collect and manage various information of the machine tools, achieving information visualization

Suitable for machine tools equipped with Fanuc CNC, Fanuc robot controllers, PLCs supporting OPC communication, and machine tools supporting MTConnect communication.

By using Ethernet I/O converters, existing device information without Ethernet I/F can also be collected.

Provide a large number of standard screens that display the operating status and actual results of machine tools.

9.3 Visualization of Machine Tool Actions

By simultaneously using MT LINKI and servo observer, servo data and various status signals can be collected to visualize detailed machine tool actions. High speed sampling (1ms) of servo data can be efficiently collected from multiple machine tools.

High speed, high-capacity multi-path PMC

The built-in PMC function, with powerful dedicated processors and the latest custom LSI, enables high-speed processing of large-scale sequential control:

Program capacity: up to 300000 steps (sum of all PMC paths)

Internal relay (R): up to 60000 bytes

Data Table (D): Maximum 60000 bytes

PMC path: up to 5 paths (total up to 40 programs)

FunctionalBlock function: It is easy to collect reusable ladder diagram program circuit patterns into a FunctionalBlock for reuse. The PMC function model library included with FANUC LADDER-III provides assembly functions such as PMC axis control and peripheral device control.

Security function

11.1 Double check safety function

CNC built-in safety function in accordance with ISO 13849-1 PLd regulations. Using multiple processors to double monitor the actual position, speed, and safety related I/O of servo motors and spindle motors, providing dual paths for blocking power to ensure high safety.

11.2 Network Security Features

By combining with dual security checks, the safety function of the processing production line is ensured, supporting FL net safety function, EtherNet/IP adapter safety function, and PROFINET I/O device safety function.

11.3 Safety Torque Off (STO) Function

The servo amplifier has built-in safety functions that comply with IEC 61800-5-2 regulations. Safely cut off the motor power by using the dual cut-off circuit inside the amplifier. The machine tool can be safely operated with the protective door open.

The main function of improving operational efficiency

12.1 Insulation degradation detection function

The insulation degradation detection function built into the amplifier can automatically measure the insulation resistance of the motor, detect it before insulation degradation causes the machine tool to stop, and achieve preventive maintenance.

12.2 Fan speed drop detection function

By monitoring the fan speed reduction of CNC and servo amplifiers, fan abnormalities can be detected during the warning stage, achieving preventive maintenance.

12.3 Fault detection and diagnostic functions

I/O Link i and FSSB have rich fault detection functions, which can determine the power failure of I/O modules or servo amplifiers and the location of communication cable breakage. The fault diagnosis function can obtain various diagnostic information on the CNC screen that helps determine the system status when an alarm occurs.

12.4 Detector Communication Inspection Circuit

After a communication abnormality occurs in the detector, this inspection circuit is used to determine whether there is an abnormality in the detector, feedback signal cable, and servo amplifier, achieving rapid repair of the problem area.

12.5 Protection of machine tools during power outages

In areas with poor power supply and prone to lightning strikes, it can prevent damage to machine tools or workpieces. By preventing the gravity axis from falling during power outages, shortening the stopping distance, and achieving synchronous retraction of the workpiece and tool, the safety of the machine tool is protected.

Assist machine tool manufacturers in their development work

13.1 FANUC Tool Path Optimizer

A tool software that uses machining shapes (CAD data) to correct the tool path of machining programs. Input machining programs and CAD data, output the most suitable machining program for FANUC CNC, optimize tool paths, and improve machining surface quality.

13.2 FANUC CNC GUIDE2

A software tool that can verify CNC functions on the PC end, faithfully reproducing CNC operations such as acceleration, deceleration, and smoothing functions, accurately simulating tool paths and machining time.

13.3 FANUC SERVO VIEWER Machining Surface Estimation

By idling the machining program on the machine tool before actual cutting, the estimated machining surface can be improved based on the measured servo position data of each axis and tool information, thereby enhancing productivity.

13.4 FANUC SERVO GUIDE

Integrating testing program development, parameter setting, data measurement, and other servo axis and spindle adjustment operations, it can be directly connected to a computer and CNC for convenient use. The adjustment wizard can achieve automated adjustment of gains, filters, etc., and complete height servo adjustment in a short period of time.