Fanuc Machine Tool Control Series List

Here’s a table of FANUC CNC control series, including launch years :

Series Name	Launch Year	Key Features/Applications
30i/31i/32i-B Plus Series	Recent	High-speed, multi-axis machining (e.g., 5-axis), IoT integration, enhanced CPU power, αi-D servo compatibility.
0i-F Plus Series	Recent	Optimized for small/medium shops, faster block processing, iHMI2 interface compatibility.
Power Motion i-A Plus	Recent	General motion control (non-machining), multi-program execution, flexible feedback control.
500i-A Series	2024	Advanced 5-axis machining, dual-engine architecture, digital twin support, debuted at IMTS 2024.
0i-C/D/F	2000s	Internet/intranet-enabled variants of the 0-series; improved memory and processing.
16/18/21-Series	1990–1993	Early “intelligent” systems with advanced programming (e.g., 16i-M for milling).
15-Series	~1989	High-performance multi-axis control, used for complex turning (e.g., 15-TT).
O-Series	1986–1987	Basic milling OM / turning OT evolved into 0i series.
System 10/11/12	~1984	Multi-axis/multi-path capabilities, predecessor to later intelligent systems.
System 6	~1981	Early NC systems, foundational for milling/turning.

Notes:

1. Launch Years: Exact dates for many models are not publicly documented. Legacy series dates are approximate based on forum discussions and historical context . The 500i-A was explicitly launched in 2024 .
2. Sub-Variants: Older series (e.g., 0-Series) include sub-models like 0M (milling) and 0T (turning) .
3. Retrofitting: Legacy systems (e.g., 15-series) are often upgraded to modern controls like the 30i-B Plus .

For detailed specifications or discontinued models, refer to FANUC’s official resources .

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