History of Fanuc CNC Control Products, Computer Numerical Control Products Selection Guide from 1985 to 1997.

A powerful force in CNC and factory automation.
In 1987 two of the world’s leading suppliers of factory automation products, General Electric and FANUC LTD of Japan joined forces to serve the worldwide factory automation market.
The joint venture company, GE Fanuc Automation Corporation, is committed to provide the worlds highest quality and best value in computer numerical control (CNC). And to create products which work as well together as they do alone.
Today’s intensely competitive world challenges to achieve higher quality, tighter development schedules, and lower cost production. The GE Fanuc line of CNC products helps to realize these goals.

Here is run down of the capability of the early range of Fanuc products

POWER MATE
MOTION CONTROL
1 Axis CNC
Compact high precision
Built in PMC
Broad application coverage including transfer lines

0-TC/MATE, 0-TF
TURNING
2-4 Axis Lathe CNC (0-TC/TF)
2 Axis Lathe CNC (0-Mate TC)
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 6
1 axis CNC Power Mate can be connected through I/O link (Not 0-Mate)

0-MC/Mate MC, 0-MF/Mate MF
MILLING
3-4 Axis Milling/Machining Center CNC
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 3 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 6
1 axis CNC Power Mate can be connected through I/O link (Not 0-Mate)

0-TTC
TURNING
2-Turret Lathe CNC (2-4 Axis + 2 Axis)
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 2 PMC axis control for turret 1
Maximum axis count: 4 for turret 1
1 axis CNC Power Mate can be connected through I/O link

0-PC
PUNCHING
2-5 Axis Punch Press CNC
MOTION CONTROL
2-5 Axis Punch Press CNC
Up to 2 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 6

0-GCC, 0-GSG
Grinding
2-4 Axis Cylindrical Grinder CNC (0-GCC)
3-4 Axis Surface Grinder CNC (0-GSC)
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 (C)/3 (S) PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 6
1 axis CNC Power Mate can be connected through I/O link

16-TA
TURNING
2-8 Axis Lathe CNC
Compact, powerful turning control
6 axes simultaneous control
512KB Memory
CAP feature
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 (C)/3 (S) PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 8
1 axis CNC Power Mate can be connected through I/O link

16-MA
MILLING
3-8 Axis Milling/Machining Centre CNC
Compact, powerful machining center control
512KB Memory
CAP feature
6 Axes simultaneous control
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 8

16-TTA
TURNING
2-Turret Lathe CNC (2-4 Axis + 2-4 Axis)
Compact CNC for 2-path lathe
Synchronous and/or independent operation of first and second spindle
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 4 + 4

16 GCA
TURNING
2-8 Axis (TA)
2-6 Axis (TF)
Lathe CNC
32 bit processor/bus architecture
Artificial intelligence
Model TD provides FAPT Turn programming
GRINDING
2-8 Cylindrical Grinder CNC
Built in grinding cycles
Non-orthogonal axis compensation
Macro Compiler/Executer for customization
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 8

16 GSA
GRINDING
3-8 Axis Surface Grinder CNC
Built in grinding cycles
Normal direction control for dresser
Macro Compiler/Executor for customization
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 8

16 PA
PUNCHING
2-8 Axis Punch Press CNC
Built in punching and nibbling patterns
Parallel “C” axis for programmed indexable tool motion
Workspace repositioning
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 4 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 8

15-TA, 15-TF
TURNING
2-8 Axis (TA)
2-6 Axis (TF)
Lathe CNC
32 bit processor bus architecture
Artificial intelligence
Model TF provides FAPT Turn programming
GRINDING
2-8 Axis CNC
Large option selection
For cylindrical grinding applications
Broad application flexibility
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 8/6 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 8/6

15-MA, 15MF
TURNING
(11-TA)
2-5 Axis Turning CNC
Powerful turning center
Large option selection
Bubble memory
MILLING
2-15 Axis (MA)
2-6 Axis (MF)
Milling/Machining Center CNC
GRINDING
2-15 Axis Grinding CNC
For complex tool grinding applications
High flexibility for custom features
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 15/6 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 15/6

15-TTA, 15-TTF
TURNING
Multi path Lathe CNC
Up to 15 axis (TTA)/6 axis (TTF)
Up to 6 path (TTA)/2 path (TTF)
Model TTA provides FAPT Turn programming
MILLING
2-15 Axis Milling/Machining Center CNC
Specialized application features
For complex milling applications
MOTION CONTROL
Up to 15/6 PMC axis control
Maximum axis count: 15/6

MMC (00/16/150)
TURNING, MILLING, PUNCHING AND GRINDING
Adds unique Man Machine Control (MMC) capability to GE Fanuc 0,16 and 15 Series CNC’s
Provides application specific machine control by way of OEM designed custom software
Use to extend and enhance standard machine and operator interface functionality

AC SERVO DRIVES
TURNING, MILLING, PUNCHING, GRINDING AND MOTION CONTROL
Wide variety of models to fit any application
S series 01.-147Nm (0.9-1300in.lbs), L series 2.9-49 Nm (26in.lbs-433in.lbs)
High performance
High reliability
Maintenance free operation
Easy setup
Fully digital technology

AC SPINDLE DRIVES
TURNING, MILLING, PUNCHING, GRINDING AND MOTION CONTROL
Wide variety of models 0.65-37KW
To fit any application with foot, flange or built-in
Unique motor construction
380 V/415 V input power type
Liquid cooled type
High reliability
Maintenance free operation
C-axis contouring capabililty