FANUC MANUAL GUIDE i
FANUC MANUAL GUIDE i a user-friendly conversational programming
platform that makes it easy to perform create part programs right on the shop
floor. The innovative programming enables development from a drawing to a
production part in a very short time.
Thanks to MANUAL GUIDE i, FANUC CNCs can be programmed very easily and
quickly, for turning, milling and compound machining. Self-explanatory menus
and graphic simulations guide the user through the programming, producing
highly efficient results even for complex machining processes.
MANUAL GUIDE i software is based on the ISO code format and has
an ergonomic CNC user interface for programming cycles. It uses a graphical
user interface with user-friendly icons which allow you to interactively create
part programs in just a few steps. All of the relevant information is displayed
on one CNC screen. Having to constantly change between screens is thus avoided
as is the risk of getting lost in the numerous pop-up screens.
Features:
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Operator friendly programming
environment
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Advanced Cycle Machining
(Turning and Milling)
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Powerful profile calculation
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Seamless environment switching
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Tool management function
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Set-up guidance
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Residual cutting
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Background machining simulation
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FANUC Intelligent Human Machine Interface (iHMI)
The FANUC Intelligent Human Machine
Interface (iHMI) provides a simple, efficient, and intuitive way
to interact with the FANUC Series 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B CNCs. TheHMI features a new look with new
hardware, including a flat-panel touch-screen display and highly graphical,
straightforward navigation. iHMI also
incorporates a variety of new tools and features designed to increase
ease-of-use, improve operational efficiency, and bring more control to the shop
floor. Following a Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) process model, iHMI features focus
on three key areas: Planning, Machining, and Improvement.
Planning
FANUC introduced two new functions in the
Planning section. The Cycle Time Estimation function quickly and easily
processes programs created in CAD/CAM software and provides an estimated cycle
time that is accurate to within 5%. Accurate estimates help operators
with better planning and lead to greater overall efficiency across the entire
facility. With the Tool Manager function, users can import tool data from
the manufacturer to monitor the tool usage and lifespan. This information
is also useful to have on the shop floor for setting tool offsets, creating
machining simulations, and in collision avoidance applications.
FANUC Reliability
While the iHMI provides a new way to interface with FANUC CNCs,
machine operations are still controlled with the same great performance and
reliability you have come to expect from FANUC CNCs. There is no new system or
operations to learn.
Machining
The key improvement in the Machining section is the redesigned CNC operation
screen. This screen gives the user access to the most common operations
without having to navigate back and forth between multiple screens. In
the Programming screen, users can review, edit, or write g-code. Using the Set-up
screen, operators can set or change set up parameters such as tool positioning
or tool length compensation. In the machining screen, operators can monitor the
process parameters, including feed spindle speeds and program processes.
To
make machining easier, iHMI comes with a variety of packaged cycle
commands. This provides users with an easy way to set up standard
operations. Simply follow the guide and enter a few parameters to create
measurement or machining cycles for both mills and lathes.
The
Machining section also hosts a powerful machining simulation function.
Operators can use this function to validate the performance of their programs
and cycles to make sure they are performing as expected. iHMI supports both
animated and tool track renderings.
The
Troubleshooting function is also hosted in the Machining section.
Troubleshooting identifies the cause of alarms and recommends a solution.
Improvement
The Improvement section includes key functions for increased efficiency and
overall performance. The Servo Viewer presents waveform graphs of key
operating data such as the position and speed of the feed axis and the torque
of the spindle. Operators can use this information to optimize the cutting conditions
and machine programs to shorten cycle times.
All
of the data collected by iHMI is collected by the data logger and can be shared
with other functions and applications on the control. This includes the
Tool Manager and Maintenance manager. To support IoT initiatives, data
can be shared using MT Link i, FANUC’s operation management software.
The
Maintenance Manager function actively monitors the performance of components of
the CNC and alerts the operator if the performance shows the component might be
reaching the end of its expected lifespan. When this occurs, the operator is
notified with enough time to order any required replacement parts. The alert
has convenient links to the operator's manual with instructions on how to perform
the repair. The end result is less unexpected downtime and smoother, more
predictable operations.
New Hardware
iHMI is
available on FANUC Series 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B CNCs. The iHMI also has
several hardware improvements, including flat-panel touch screens, soft-touch
keys and a hardened outer shell with greater resistance to corrosive materials
like cooling fluid. iHMI is available in horizontal and vertical
configurations with 10.4”, 15”, or 19” panel sizes.
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FANUC Panel i Industrial PC
The FANUC Panel i is a powerful industrial PC available with
touch, or non-touch LCD display, solid-state drives (SSDs), and Windows
Embedded, making it a fast, reliable, secure and user-friendly option for
high-performance and/or customized HMIs. The Panel i is available
in 10.4'', 15'', 19'' or 21.5'' sizes, with single or multi-touch options to
fit the needs of a wide variety of automated work cells.
The
Windows Embedded operating system increases the reliability of the system and
allows it to be locked down for additional security against viruses and
hacking. The SSDs provide additional reliability and speed, making it an ideal
option for high-performance and critical applications.
FANUC Panel i Features & Options
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More USB 2.0/3.0
compliant ports:
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1 front USB 2.0
port
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2 rear USB 2.0
ports
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2 rear USB 3.0
ports
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Optional
expansion slots
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No expansion
slots (all except 10.4'')
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2 PCI slots
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2 PCI express
Standard MDI keyboards can be used with FANUC Panel i
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MDI with Panel i over HSSB is supported
by default
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MDI with Panel i over Ethernet requires
only a BIOS setting
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