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Series 21i

Term Description

Buy & Sell Used Machine Tools with FANUC Series 21i CNC Control

The FANUC Series 21i (including 21i-M for milling and 21i-T for turning) is the compact, cost-effective CNC solution designed for standard machine tools with up to 4 axes. Delivering the core reliability of the 16i/18i architecture in a space-saving panel-integrated format, it is a mainstay in job shop turning and vertical milling.

Typical Machine Applications

  • 2- and 3-Axis CNC Lathes: Doosan Lynx, Hardinge Cobra, Takisawa, Goodway.
  • 3-Axis Vertical Machining Centers: Robodrill, Quaser, Dah Lih, Leadwell.

Compact Lathes & Mills: Browse our Doosan Lynx lathes and Fanuc Robodrill centers running FANUC 21i controls.

Lifecycle & Retrofit Advisory: Classic Industrial Control

Controllers from this era offer cast-iron electrical reliability. Operators and buyers should observe three essential operational practices:

  • Backup Battery Maintenance: The 3.6V lithium buffer battery retains all critical NCK/PLC parameters and zero offsets. Crucial: Always replace the battery while the control is powered ON to prevent catastrophic parameter loss!
  • Monitor & Memory Retrofits: Aging CRT cathode ray monitors can be upgraded with drop-in, energy-efficient LED/TFT conversion panels. Mechanical hard drives or floppy units can be updated with rugged solid-state CF/SSD adapters or USB DNC emulators.
  • Spare Parts Availability: Reconditioned modular drives, power supplies, and CPU boards remain widely accessible via certified industrial electronics specialists.

📄 Technical Documentation & PDF Manuals for Series 21i

Download verified technical specifications, brochures, and programming guidelines:

Note for Service Technicians & CNC Programmers: Inquiring about wiring schematics, parameter manuals, or PLC backup archives? Contact our engineering team.

Selling Machinery with FANUC 21i Control?

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Machine Information
Manufacturer: CHIRON
Control: CNC > FANUC > Series 21i
Year of build: 2000
Location:
Used Chiron FZ 12W Magnum high Speed - Vertical machining center The used CHIRON FZ 12 W MAGNUM is a high-speed machining center with a pendulum table, ideal for precise and fast machining processes. Equipped with a Fanuc 21i-M CNC… Learn more
Machine Information
Manufacturer: COLCHESTER
Model: Combi K2
Control: CNC > FANUC > Series 21i
Year of build: 2001
Location:
Used COLCHESTER COMBI K2 Teach-in CNC Lathes  - MultiTurn 2-Axis Two units available  Low Hours as only used 1 shift Modern CNC Control: Fanuc Series 210 i-T Only used for Plastic Turning On one Machine the Z-Axis was… Learn more
Machine Information
Manufacturer: CHIRON
Model: FZ12W Magnum
Control: CNC > FANUC > Series 21i
Year of build: 1999
Location:
Used Chiron FZ 12 W Magnum high speed - vertical machining center Two machines available. CNC control FANUC 21i Technical data: Travels X-Axis 550 mm Y-Axis 300 mm Z-Axis 425 mm Table surface 2x clamping surface 850x450 mm Max.… Learn more
Machine Information
Manufacturer: NAKAMURA-TOME
Control: CNC > FANUC > Series 21i
Year of build: 1998
Location:
Used NAKAMURA Tome TMC 18 CNC lathe with loading handling GR-103 without loading table  Control Fanuc Serie 21-T  Technical Data  Swing over bed 16" (400mm)  Max diameter turned 11.2" (280mm)  Max turning… Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions about used Series 21i

How many axes does the FANUC 21i command?

The 21i typically commands up to 4 axes (e.g., X, Y, Z, and a 4th rotary axis for milling, or X, Z, and C-axis for turning).

Does Asset-Trade purchase machines with FANUC 21i controls?

Yes. Asset-Trade buys second-hand lathes and machining centers with FANUC 21i controls directly.