• 2 min read

FANUC America Showcases Machining and Automation Solutions for the Racing Industry at PRI Show

Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email
2024 PRI FANUC Booth 2

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – (December 3, 2024) – FANUC America, the world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs, will demonstrate its high-performance vertical machining centers as well as easy-to-use welding collaborative robots at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, Dec. 12-14 in Indianapolis, in booth #5659.

FANUC ROBODRILL Plus Vertical Machining Center

FANUC’s ROBODRILL α-DiB5 Plus vertical machining center comes available in three sizes (small, medium, and large) to accommodate a wide range of production operations. The ROBODRILL DiB5 Plus provides customers with unrivaled quality and precision features. A compact design with accessibility from all sides enhances overall efficiency for high-speed milling, drilling, and tapping applications.

Powered by the FANUC Plus Series 31i-B5 Control, the ROBODRILL DiB5 Plus provides unbeatable cycle times, tool change times as fast as 0.7 seconds, and a servo-driven turret capable of handling tools weighing up to 4 kg.

Because FANUC products share common servo and control platforms, the ROBODRILL Plus is easy to use as well as integrate FANUC robots for any automated machine tending application.

At PRI, FANUC’s ROBODRILL Plus will be featured in two automated processes, including:

  • High-Speed Impeller Machining

    A FANUC ROBODRILL α-D14SiB5 Plus will showcase high-efficiency machining of aluminum automotive impellers. The ROBODRILL will be equipped with a Nikken BF3 for fast 5-axis simultaneous operations delivering an extremely high-quality finish.

  • High-Efficiency Steel Machining

    A FANUC ROBODRILL α-D21MiB5 ADV Plus paired with the DDR-TiB will demonstrate high-speed 4-axis milling, drilling, and tapping on a block of steel. This application highlights the ability of the ROBODRILL Plus to perform multi-axis, heavy steel milling applications without sacrificing speed or capability.

Easy-to-Use CRX Cobot

FANUC’s collaborative robots are easy to use and flexible solutions for companies looking to improve productivity and solve labor issues. FANUC’s entire series of CRX collaborative robots are reliable, flexible, and can work for up to eight years without maintenance.

At PRI, FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L will simulate easy welding with hands-on demonstrations that showcase the intuitive programming of FANUC’s new cobot wrist buttons.

Connected Technologies

FANUC’s MT-Linki IoT offering allows robotics and machine tool users the ability to use advanced analytics to drive smarter, faster business decisions for industrial companies. We’ll be showing how MT-Linki connects all the FANUC equipment in our own booth and the insights it provides.

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich., FANUC America has facilities throughout North and South America. Visit www.fanucamerica.com for more information or explore the CRX line of cobots at CRX.FANUCAmerica.com.

Connect with FANUC America on YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.