FANUC Luxembourg Corporation (FLC), a global leader in factory automation and MachineWorks, a world-leading supplier of CNC simulation solutions have a formed a tight collaboration to offer FANUC customers - machine tool manufacturers and end-users - advanced simulation and interference checking.

FLC and MachineWorks are working together to integrate MachineWorks simulation and collision checking functions with FANUC's FOCAS2 software in order to provide FANUC users with simulation of material removal and anti-crash capabilities. This functionality detects programming errors, prevents expensive mistakes and saves time and money.

MachineWorks is seeing more complicated parts being manufactured on more complex machines using more complex machining processes. Smart systems which automatically detect and prevent clashes are becoming the norm. High quality graphics are also expected so end-users can monitor their machining processes in real time.

"MachineWorks' history as a supplier of simulation and clash detection to CNC controller manufacturers made them the only credible option for this partnership. Their ability to provide NC simulation and verification of clashes between the tool, the stock and the machine has been proven repeatedly. Working with MachineWorks has given FANUC access to years of experience and know-how in 3D graphics and collision detection" says Uwe Warnatz, Manager Product Support at FLC.

"We are delighted that the world leader in automation has chosen MachineWorks Technology to bring FANUC users a new experience in simulation and crash prevention", says Mike Nicholson, Sales Director of MachineWorks.