Manual Guide i
From drawing to part—fast, simple CNC programming.
FANUC MANUAL GUIDE i a user-friendly conversational programming platform that makes it easy to perform create part programs right on the shop floor without needing to know G-code. The innovative programming enables development from a drawing to a production part in a very short time.
User-friendly Shop Floor Programming
Thanks to MANUAL GUIDE i, FANUC CNCs can be programmed very easily and quickly, for CNC 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.
Manual Guide i Features
- Operator-friendly programming environment
- Advanced Cycle Machining (Turning and Milling)
- Powerful profile calculation
- Seamless environment switching
- Tool management function
- Set-up guidance
- Residual cutting
- Background machining simulation
Manual Guide i Videos
These How-To Videos Will Help Enhance Your MANUAL GUIDE i Experience
MANUAL GUIDE i - Inserting a Start Tool Fixed Form Sentence
A walkthrough of inserting and editing a Start Tool fixed form sentence in Manual Guide i for standardized machining operations.
Quick Tips - Facing, Rough Turning and Finish Turning
A Quick Tips video covering facing, rough turning, and finish turning cycles in FANUC Manual Guide i, including geometry definition and cutting parameters.
Manual Guide i Program Overview
A high‑level overview of creating a Manual Guide i program, from naming and setup through turning operations and 3D solid model verification.
MANUAL GUIDE i - Inserting a Start Program Fixed Form Sentence
A walkthrough of inserting Start Program fixed form sentences in Manual Guide i, including modifying values and managing machine‑specific features.
Quick Tips - Threading Cycles in Manual Guide i
A Quick Tips video explaining how to program OD threading cycles in FANUC Manual Guide i, including tool selection, passes, and clearance settings.
MANUAL GUIDE i - Creating a Program
A step‑by‑step walkthrough of creating a new program in Manual Guide i, covering O‑number and alphanumeric naming and program comments.
MANUAL GUIDE i - Defining a Cylinder Material Blank
A walkthrough of FANUC Manual Guide i shows how to set up a cylinder workpiece blank, including diameter, length, and work origin Z.
Quick Tips - Importing Fixed Forms to Manual Guide i
A Quick Tips video showing how to import and register fixed forms in FANUC Manual Guide i using a USB drive or memory card.
Quick Tips - Thread Repair Cycles in Manual Guide i
A FANUC control walkthrough demonstrates the thread repair function, showing spindle orientation, tool measuring, parameter setup, and execution.
