Machining Centers come with 2 levels of controls.

Press Release Summary:



Designed for metal cutting needs of manufacturers, Models VMC 2216FX, 3016FX, and 4020FX machining centers can be equipped with Fadal MP CNC control or Fadal GE Fanuc 0i-MC digital control. Available for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining, Fadal MP features automatic routines for engraving, mill boring, drilling, tapping, and pocketing. Fadal GE offers integrated digital drives, 32-bit Pentium processor, tool life management, and extended part program editing.




Original Press Release:



MAG Fadal Extends Controls Choices to All FX Series Vertical Machining Centers



Chatsworth, CA - MAG Fadal has announced that it now offers two levels of controls on all three of its FX series vertical machining centers. The VMC 2216FX, 3016FX and 4020FX can be equipped with either a Fadal MP CNC control, popular with job shops due to its simplicity...or a Fadal GE Fanuc 0i-MC digital control for increased performance and features.

The Fadal MP control has become the shop standard at many of the thousands of contract machining and parts manufacturing facilities where it is used. Total installed base is close to 37,000. Its simple menu requires minimum key strokes during operation, and powerful automatic routines for engraving, mill boring, probing, drilling, tapping and pocketing reduce programming and setup time. The Fadal MP control is available for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining.

Long-time Fanuc control users will appreciate the Fadal GE Fanuc 0i-MC digital control with fully-integrated digital drives and a 32-bit Pentium processor. A customized control specifically for vertical machining, the 0i-MC can command faster rapid traverse rates with intelligent acceleration that reduces spindle non-cutting "air" time. Tool life management and extended part program editing are two of the over 200 standard features. 3-axis machining control capability can be enhanced with an optional 4th-axis rotary interface.

MAG Fadal is committed to offering control choices - the simplicity of the MP or the additional processing power and expanded features of the 0i-MC - to meet the varying metalcutting needs of manufacturers, from die/mold makers to parts producers in the aerospace, automotive, medical and other durable goods industries.

About MAG Fadal
MAG Fadal is located in Chatsworth, California, where the company began business in 1957 as an aerospace job shop. In the 1970s, Fadal Machining Centers began manufacturing its own metal cutting machinery to satisfy a need for reliable and affordable equipment. Today, Fadal offers a full line of vertical machining centers from the 2216FX to the 6535 50-taper. Extensive training and support programs are offered by Fadal, including a global network of distributors trained to deliver world-class after-sales support.

The Fadal brand name has worldwide recognition with close to 40,000 Fadal machines proving their value in factories around the globe. Fadal Machining Centers trains and works with distributors in most major industrial countries. Also see www.fadal.com

About MAG Industrial Automation Systems
MAG Industrial Automation Systems (MAG IAS), Sterling Heights, MI, is a group of leading machine tool and systems companies serving the durable-goods industry, worldwide, with a large portfolio of highly-recognized and well-respected brands. With manufacturing operations on five continents, MAG IAS ranks as a leader in the global metalworking capital equipment market. Also see www.mag-ias.com

For more information contact:
Ron Bruno,
Global Marketing Director
rbruno@fadal.com
at MAG Fadal,
20701 Plummer Street,
Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA.
Phone: 818.678.2286,
www.fadal.com.
Fax: 818-678-2512

All Topics