Mollart unveils FANUC as exclusive CNC partner for the next generation MicroDrill range

The Mollart VDMF MicroDrill is used for highly precise small hole drilling applications ranging from Ø0.5mm – 6mm, and is available in 2 or 4-spindle variants depending on customer drilling requirements.

The new MicroDrill offers a 25 per cent cycle time improvement compared to its predecessor, and now boasts a new W-axis alongside a two-axis coordinate table for the drilling of prismatic parts or, alternatively, on-board loading options.

Greater drilling accuracy can be achieved thanks to an optional tailstock for component counter rotation of on-centre drilled components, while the MicroDrill – which has a compact footprint of just 2m x 2m – can also be configured to include a number of loading systems offering chip to chip times as low as five seconds.

One of the stand-out features of the latest version of the MicroDrill, is the integration of FANUC 35i-B CNC to control the machine. Primarily suited to milling and drilling lines, the 35i-B offers more capability than a PLC-based motion system, and benefits from a 100-Mbit Ethernet connection to facilitate high-speed part program transfers, data collection and remote trouble-shooting.

The CNC can also reduce cycle times thanks to five simultaneously-executing independent PMC ladders, which also eliminate the need for external PLCs; while the graphical user interface can facilitate faster programming times and quick access to real-time machining data.

To find out more about FANUC CNC can make a different to your business, or set-up a consultation, please visit: http://one.fanuc.eu/CNC.