Challenges
Facing long wait times from other OEM parts supplier
Needed to shorten machine build times
Lack of FANUC control experience
Controls, motors and drives had to be reliable and accurate
Results
Domestic availability of parts improved lead times
Engineering support helped staff transition to new control platform
Machine delivered to customer on time
FANUC products deliver unbeatable and reliable performance
Story
MJC Engineering manufactures advanced CNC metal spinning equipment for customers throughout the world. The company received an order from a Japanese company to build a metal spinning machine to form aluminum liners for high pressure hydrogen cylinders. This type of machinery is critical for hydrogen storage, which is key to Japan’s decarbonization plan of transitioning to hydrogen as its energy source.
Due to supply chain issues with the company’s parts supplier, MJC was facing long lead times for parts, in some cases up to two years. After MJC contacted FANUC America, the company was able to receive controls, motors and drives in weeks, not years. Plus, with the support of FANUC America’s application engineers, MJC successfully built and delivered a reliable and precise machine on deadline.
To get our custom software to talk to a new controller that is no small task, but I'm actually very impressed with the support that FANUC has given us to make this possible. Because without that, we would have failed.
Carl Lorentzen President – MJC EngineeringFANUC 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.
31i-B Plus
FANUC 31i-B Plus CNC delivers advanced, scalable control with high precision, reliability, and performance to power demanding manufacturing operations.
32i-B Plus
FANUC 32i-B Plus CNC offers high-speed, nanometer-level precision, flexible customization, strong safety features, and excellent value.
MJC Engineering
Based in Huntington Beach, California, MJC Engineering designs, manufactures and supports advanced CNC metal spinning equipment for customers throughout the world. The company manufactures new machines, such as their heavy-duty four roller CNC flow-forming machines, but also retrofits metal spinning equipment.