Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces M800 & M80 Series CNC: M800 Series boasts the industry's fastest CNC

Vernon Hills, Ill., - May 23, 2016

Addressing the need for a fast, precise and affordable CNC system for complex machining applications, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the M800 and M80 controllers in the M8 Series CNC platform. The platform consists of Windows-based and panel mounted CNC controllers and a new drive and motor lineup with built-in safety features. The M8 Series control platform is designed to address the need for a fast, precise, and affordable computerized numerical control (CNC) system for complex machining applications.

The M800 is a high-grade CNC designed for high-speed, high-accuracy machining and multi-axis, multi-part system control, and features the industry's fastest CNC, while the M80 provides high productivity and easy operability. The M800 series offers the 19" capacitive touch screens with icon-based navigation for easy, intuitive, smartphone-like operation.

Key features of the M800/M80 Series platform include:

• CNC-dedicated CPU designed for high throughput and complex machining applications
• USB & SD card expansion to easily store and execute large complex machining programs
• Larger capacity touch screen for easy and intuitive operation
• Servo and spindle amplifiers that meet EN ISO13849-1:2008 (PLd, Cat 3) and EN62061:2005 (SIL Class 2) safety specifications
• Enterprise connectivity to provide OEE information

"The M8 Series features a CNC-dedicated CPU, which substantially increases the processing speed of the controller for high-speed, high-precision machining," said Scott Strache, CNC product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. "This results in reduced cycle times, netting more quality parts in a work shift."

The new MDS-E/EJ/EM servo and spindle drives that accompany the new controller platform have their own dedicated processors. The servo system provides ultra-smooth rotation and excellent acceleration/deceleration capabilities that are optimized for precision machine tool applications. The drive system has built–in safety features, reducing the amount of wiring that is required. Motor encoder resolutions have increased to 1, 4, or 67 million pulses per revolution options.

More Information

- About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots and low-voltage power distribution products. Additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Automation is available at us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/.

- About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing, and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation, and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 5,003.6 billion yen (U.S.$ 37.3 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. For more information, please visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com.

*U.S. dollar amounts are translated from yen at the rate of \134=U.S.$1, the approximate rate on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2023

- About Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation Business Group

Offering a vast range of automation and processing technologies, including controllers, drive products, power distribution and control products, electrical discharge machines, laser processing machines, computerized numerical controllers, and industrial robots, Mitsubishi Electric helps bring higher productivity – and quality – to the factory floor. In addition, our extensive networks around the globe provide direct communication and comprehensive support to customers. The global slogan "Automating the World" shows the company's approach to leverage automation for the betterment of society, through the application of advanced technology, sharing know-how and supporting customers as a trusted partner. For more about the story behind "Automating the World" please visit: www.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa/about-us/automating-the-world

- About e-F@ctory

e-F@ctory is Mitsubishi Electric's integrated concept to build reliable and flexible manufacturing systems that enable users to achieve many of their high speed, information driven manufacturing aspirations. Through its partner solution activity, the e-F@ctory Alliance, and its work with open network associations such as The CC-Link Partners Association (CLPA), users can build comprehensive solutions based on a wide ranging "best in class" principle.
In summary, e-F@ctory and the e-F@ctory Alliance enable customers to achieve integrated manufacturing but still retain the ability to choose the most optimal suppliers and solutions.

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation
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