Challenges
Implement flexible, adaptable machine controls for the manufacturing parts for a variety of industries
Integrate a system that is user-friendly and simplifies the training process
Results
Story
As a reliable provider of bar automatics, Cox Manufacturing needed an automation partner to help them maintain high-volume production without detracting from quality control. FANUC is proud to be a reliable partner, providing the systems and support that Cox needs for maximum output.
With 80 machines operating on FANUC CNC controls, operators at Cox can learn, teach, and navigate the standardized controls more efficiently for better efficiency and productivity.
With FANUC controls, Cox Manufacturing has been able to more effectively diagnose and address issues that arise, with built-in alarms that highlight problems and the specific axis responsible. By eliminating the guesswork of troubleshooting problems, FANUC controls have helped Cox become more efficient at reducing downtime and keeping pace with demand.
Customers tell Cox Manufacturing that they are an indispensable supplier because they can produce necessary parts at higher volumes than their competitors. Cox attributes much of this success to their partnership with FANUC.
Reliability of my control is key. I need to be able to turn my machine on and get it running and know that, if I’ve done my job and engineered it properly, it’s going to run. With some of the other controls that I’ve had experience with, I can’t always have the same kind of reliability that I do with FANUC.
Ryan Beck Process Engineer – Cox ManufacturingFANUC Products Used
30i-B Plus
FANUC 30i-B Plus CNC delivers high-speed, ultra-precise multi-axis machining with multipath control and proven reliability for demanding applications.
About Cox Manufacturing
For more than 60 years, Cox Manufacturing has served the electronics, medical device, aerospace, defense, and oil industries through high-volume production machining focusing on bar automatics. They were named an INC 5000 fastest-growing company for four consecutive years (2014-2017).
Individuals seeking a career as a machine technician can participate in Cox’s comprehensive apprenticeship program, which provides them with the information, training, and resources they need to become a journeyman and ultimately a Master Machine Technician. The 3-year apprenticeship program certified by the Department of Labor features on-the-job training, online education, and classroom components.