A Brief Introduction to Common CNC Systems for CNC Machine Tools

Numerical Control System (NCS) is the abbreviation for Numerical Control System (NCS). It was developed and evolved in parallel with computers in the early days. It is used to control automated machining equipment, and is composed of hardware circuits such as electronic tubes and relays to form a dedicated controller with computing power. It is called Hardware Numerical Control (Hard NC). After the 1970s, separated hardware electronic components were gradually replaced by more integrated computer processors, known as computer numerical control systems.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system is a system that uses computers to control machining functions and achieve numerical control. The CNC system is a specialized computer system that performs some or all numerical control functions based on control programs stored in computer memory, and is equipped with interface circuits and servo drive devices. By using numerical instructions composed of numbers, text, and symbols to control the action of one or more mechanical equipment, it usually controls mechanical quantities such as position, angle, speed, and switch quantities.

The CNC system consists of numerical control program storage devices (from early paper tapes to magnetic rings, to magnetic tapes, disks, and general-purpose hard drives), computer control hosts (evolved from specialized computers to PC architecture computers), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), spindle drive devices, and feed (servo) drive devices (including detection devices).
Due to the gradual use of general-purpose computers, CNC systems have become increasingly software centric, and traditional machine tool electrical logic control devices have been replaced by PLCs, making the system smaller, more flexible, versatile, and reliable. It is easy to implement complex CNC functions, easy to use and maintain, and has the function of connecting to the network and remote communication.

The following is an introduction to several common CNC systems in the CNC machine tool market:

FANUC (Japanese Fanuc CNC System)
Fanuc Corporation of Japan is the most powerful enterprise in the research, design, manufacturing, and sales of CNC systems in the world today; Fanuc, which has mastered the core technology of CNC machine tool development, not only accelerated the rapid development of CNC machine tools in Japan, but also accelerated the improvement of CNC machine tool technology worldwide. It is no accident that Fanuc has the first strength and progressiveness in the world today and occupies the vast market.
Fanuc developed the 0 series in 1985 and continuously improved to occupy a large market in China, and promoted it extensively in China through Beijing Fanuc Electromechanical Co., Ltd; Fanuc CNC system is a product of Fujitsu Corporation in Japan. Fanuc CNC system has a long history of entering the Chinese market, with multiple models of products in use. The most widely used products include FANUC 0, FANUC16, FANUC18, FANUC21, etc. The FANUC 0 series is the most widely used among these models;

Siemens Numerical Control System (SIEMENS) from Germany
Siemens CNC system is an innovative CNC system that can meet various needs; Siemens CNC system adopts modular design, which has scalability and integrates multiple products used in machine tools. Whether deployed for standardized lathes and milling machines, as a powerful, driver based CNC system, or as a PC based solution, choosing this CNC system will make the equipment run more innovative and competitive. The drive technology series products provided by Siemens are unparalleled globally, including frequency converters, motors, reducers, reduction motors, couplings, hybrid drives, as well as motion control, covering all torque ranges, performance levels, and voltage levels.
Siemens CNC systems mainly include SINUMERIK3/8/810/820/850/880/805/802/840 series;

MITSUBISHI
Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. was founded in 1921 and is a leading supplier of motor products in the global market. Currently, with over 100000 employees, it is a Fortune 500 company. All employees dedicated to Mitsubishi CNC systems hope to become the best partners for customers with a global and future oriented development goal. We will make unremitting efforts to make our CNC system a reliable assistant to our customers.
Mitsubishi CNC systems typically include: M700V series; M70V series; M70 series; M60S series; E68 series; E60 series; C6 series; C64 series; C70 series. The M700V series belongs to high-end products, with a complete nano control system, high-precision and high-grade processing, supporting 5-axis linkage, and can process workpieces with complex surface shapes.
In 2015, Mitsubishi CNC System launched the M80 and M800 series to replace the original M70 and M700 series;

HEIDENHAIN, a German CNC system
The metal etching factory was founded by William Heidelberg in Berlin, Germany in 1889. After the mid-1970s, Heidelberg Company has become an important manufacturer of machine tool CNC systems and drive systems. Heidelberg China: Continuing Heidelberg's consistent style is the purpose of Heidelberg's company in China;
The TNC CNC system using the Heidelberg dialogue format programming language has become a standard system in the European mold industry; Heidelberg offers a full range of absolute and incremental rotary encoders, linear grating rulers, and angle encoders;
Heidelberg CNC system for machine tools (milling machines, milling compound machining machines, and machining centers)
A complete product line with rich features; Control machine tools with up to 18 axes; Klartext's conversational programming ability, suitable for workshop programming; It can also be programmed outside the machine; Also suitable for automated production applications; It is an ideal choice for all applications from simple milling to high-speed milling;

German Rexroth CNC system (REXROTH)
Bosch Rexroth is committed to providing safe, accurate, efficient, and cost-effective transmission and control technology for various mechanical and system equipment. Rexroth Germany integrates global application experience, develops innovative products, and tailors system solutions and services for customers in every segmented market of walking machinery, mechanical applications and engineering, factory automation, and renewable energy. Since entering the Chinese market in 1978, Bosch Rexroth has established production bases in Beijing, Wujin, and Xi'an, with approximately 3500 employees;
The Rexroth CNC system includes IndraMotion MTX performance, efficient CNC system, IndraMotion MTX standard universal CNC system, and ndraMotion MTX micro CNC system;

French NUM numerical control system (NUM)
As early as 1961, when CNC systems began to be widely recognized by users, more than a decade ago, NUM had already developed its first CNC system and introduced it to the market in 1964. Through this, NUM became one of the pioneers in global CNC system suppliers; The NUM CNC system hardware production factory is located in Italy. We have control over the development and manufacturing of core products in the CNC system, including drivers and motors, to ensure that we can continuously improve the overall performance of the CNC system;
The NUM numerical control system includes FS152i, FS153i, FS192i, and the control panel is equipped with an integrated PC, with various performance levels to choose from;

FAGOR
Fage Automation is a subsidiary of the Mondragon Group, which is the 10th largest conglomerate in Spain and the largest in the Basque region, currently employing over 74000 people; Fage Automation has rich experience in the research and manufacturing of CNC and measurement systems for machine tools, with strong software development capabilities and a wide range of product lines. We can provide customized solutions according to customer needs;
The Fage CNC system is supported by powerful functional components and can be equipped with any demanding machine tool equipment. We can provide complete industrial control solutions for high-end machining centers and high-end turning centers. The conversational programming function is specifically designed to solve the programming problems of small batch workpieces, with high-speed and high-precision functions and nanoscale resolution control, highlighting the high-tech content, specialized functions, or special application functions of machine tools such as laser cutting machine tools.

MAZAK Numerical Control System
Yamazaki Mazak (China) Co., Ltd. is the headquarters of Yamazaki Mazak in China. Responsible for the unified management of all business operations of Yamazaki Mazak in China, including production, sales, and services. Mazak is a world leading machine tool manufacturer. With advanced technology, we provide comprehensive solutions including composite machining, five axis machining, milling, turning, CNC systems, and automation.
Make everything smoother, Introduction to Mazak's Seventh Generation CNC System; New software and hardware configuration, achieving excellent high speed, high precision, and high-quality processing; Smooth and pleasant operating experience, process management, and richer intelligent functions; Adapting to the intelligent platform of the Internet of Things era, easily realizing intelligent factories;

Huazhong CNC System (HNC)
The CNC system with independent intellectual property rights in Huazhong CNC has three levels: high, medium, and low. Based on the previous technical accumulation, the company integrates the research and development tasks of three national major projects, aiming for the highest level of high-end CNC systems abroad; The performance indicators of servo drive and spindle drive devices with independent intellectual property rights have reached the international advanced level. Hundreds of self-developed five axis linkage high-end CNC systems have been successfully applied in fields such as automobiles, energy, and aviation. More than 60 specialized CNC systems developed by Huazhong CNC are applied in textile machinery, woodworking machinery, glass machinery, and injection molding machinery.

Guangzhou CNC (GSK)
Guangzhou CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. (referred to as Guangzhou CNC, GSK) was established in 1991. After entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation, it was one of the first high-tech enterprises and a leading provider of complete intelligent equipment solutions in domestic professional technology. It is known as the CNC industry base in southern China.
Guangzhou CNC provides users with machine tool CNC systems, servo drives, servo motors, CNC machine tool chain marketing, machine tool CNC engineering, automation control systems, industrial robots, precision CNC injection molding machines, CNC training colleges, and intelligent manufacturing full process solutions.

Taiwan's New Generation CNC System (SYNTEC)
New Generation CNC Co., Ltd. was established in 1995 and is a professional PC based digital controller manufacturer. It has long been deeply involved in the research and development of machine tool CNC systems and hardware technology, and is committed to expanding the cross-strait market. Currently, it has become one of the most influential and promising controller brands in the Asia Pacific market.
The new generation products cover CNC systems for turning and milling machines and industrial mechanical controllers, which have won the trust of customers with high technological innovation, value-added applications, and comprehensive after-sales service; In addition to tool machine controllers, in recent years, our products have been extended to high-end spindle servo solutions, linear motors, and direct drive motors, among other characteristic products. Our products cover lathes, milling machines, industry specific CNC systems, automation products, robotic arm CNC systems, servo products, and laser products

Taiwan Baoyuan CNC System (LNC)
Advantech Baoyuan CNC System was founded in October 2000, with a capital of NT $600 million at the time of establishment. It is a company with a staff size of 300-400 people. After years of cultivation, it has become the first CNC system brand for controllers in the Chinese community, covering various high-end cutting tool machine CNC systems, punching machine CNC systems, plastic machine CNC systems, robotic arm CNC systems, automation control systems, energy-saving control systems Spindle motor and needle lathe motor controller, etc;

Kandi CNC System (KND)
Beijing Kandi CNC Technology Co., Ltd. (KND) was established in 1993 and is a high-tech enterprise engaged in the research and development, production, sales, and service of CNC systems and industrial automation products. So far, the company has developed multiple series and dozens of CNC systems, and correspondingly launched various specialized machine controllers, drivers, motors and other supporting products to meet the various application needs of single axis control machinery, CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, machining centers, and specialized machinery in the machine tool industry, providing a full range of choices for different users.

Rhenium Sodium Ke CNC System (LYNUC)
Shanghai Rennake CNC Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise that integrates research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service. The company is committed to the development of high-end CNC systems, intelligent software, and the integration and application of CNC equipment and linear motors. Linuc CNC System has always been committed to five axis five linkage CNC system and linear motor control, and continuously enriches product series to improve product performance according to market demand.
The Lenuc CNC system can be applied in various types of tool machines, demonstrating its excellent control ability; Successful applications include: 3-meter 5-axis machining machine, 5-axis drilling and tapping machine, dispensing machine, 5-axis tooth carving machine, engraving machine, tool grinder, spline grinder, broach grinder, 6-meter gantry, machining center, CNC drilling and tapping machine, CNC engraving and milling machine;

Haas Numerical Control System (HAAS)
Hass is committed to providing users with powerful and reliable CNC systems, achieving perfect integration with machine tools. Hass CNC system is tailor-made and continuously optimized for Hass machine tools, without relying on third-party NC suppliers;
For many years, the industry has been committed to developing the best CNC system hardware and software, and on this basis, the new generation of Haas turning centers has integrated more innovative content. To ensure smooth and precise motion control, all axes of the Hass turning center are equipped with next-generation digital servo motors and high-resolution encoders. Combining significant innovations in software and motor control, the performance of machine tools has become even better;

Delta CNC numerical control system (DELTA)
The Delta CNC system solution takes into account important technical indicators such as speed, accuracy, and surface smoothness of tool machines, providing reliable and stable processing performance. It is particularly suitable for high-speed tooth tapping and engraving and milling applications, and is an indispensable tool for mold production or mechanical parts processing and manufacturing.
Delta CNC system provides high-performance motion control, rich human-machine interface functions, user-friendly operation, and high stability, meeting the needs of high-speed cutting. The architecture has good elasticity, making it easy to install and improve maintenance. Milling machine CNC system, lathe CNC system, and general-purpose CNC system can be widely used in various industrial machinery, automation and other fields.
Delta designs and develops four CNC system product lines: NC300A-MI-A, NC300A-MS-A, NC310A-MS-A, and NC311A-MS-A;

Beijing Jingdiao CNC System
Beijing Jingdiao CNC system is an open CNC system that meets the mainstream industry standards. It is basically consistent with other CNC systems in terms of basic concepts, and its basic functions and human-machine interface interaction have significant similarities and compatibility with the most widely used CNC systems in China.
The Beijing Jingdiao CNC system is based on the PC Based architecture, using an embedded industrial computer and Windows XP Embedded operating system platform, with En3D as the CNC software. It is most suitable for high-speed machining of small cutting tools and has leading domestic capabilities in multi axis linkage, in machine measurement, machine vision, and other functions.

Dalian Guangyang CNC System (GNC)
Dalian Guangyang Technology Group is an outstanding backbone enterprise group in China's intelligent manufacturing and high-end CNC fields, established with high-tech enterprises such as Guangyang Technology and Kede CNC as the core. The group provides a series of high-end five axis linkage CNC machine tools and their high-end CNC systems, key functional components, sensing and detection devices, permanent magnet synchronous motors and other high-end CNC products, as well as intelligent manufacturing products such as cast stone bed bodies, automated hydraulic systems, digital production lines, industrial on-site controllers, industrial Internet and Internet of Things big data platforms, and flexible manufacturing services.
The Dalian Guangyang GNC62 CNC system adopts a high-speed CNC fieldbus GLINK with 100Mbps fiber optic medium, which has high-speed real-time information point-to-point transmission function and multi axis linkage multi-channel control technology. It can support up to 8 channels of 128 axis synchronous control, as well as dual axis synchronous drive control, high-speed and high-precision control functions.

Shenyang Blue Sky CNC System (LT)
Shenyang Zhongke CNC Technology Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in CNC technology, servo drive technology, information technology, robotics technology, intelligent technology, digital workshop technology, and product development, production, and sales. The company's mission is to innovate independently and lead the perfect combination of CNC and machinery, committed to becoming a first-class enterprise in the CNC field and an excellent provider of overall solutions for CNC technology.
The Blue Sky CNC system includes: five axis linkage CNC system, two three four axis linkage CNC system, and specialized CNC system; 200V and 400V servo drives, tool holder controllers, spindle motors;