FANUC Robodrill α-D14LiB5ADV Plus Y500
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
spindle torque
How much does the FANUC Robodrill α-D14LiB5ADV Plus Y500 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from FANUC. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The FANUC Robodrill α-D14LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is the large-envelope, 5-axis capable version of the 700 mm Robodrill: 700 x 500 x 400 mm (27.6 x 19.7 x 15.7 in) of travel, a 500 kg (1,100 lb) table load, 14 tools and the FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus control.
Each envelope figure beyond X is larger than on the Robodrill α-D14LiB5, which has 400 mm of Y, 330 mm (13 in) of Z and a 300 kg (660 lb) table load with the same control and X travel. The 500 mm Y, which the Y500 in the name refers to, is 25% more than 400 mm. In practice it turns a machine for long, narrow work into one that takes plates and wider fixtures as well.
FANUC lists a high-torque spindle option at 100 Nm (73.7 ft-lbf) for this model, alongside the 10,000 rpm standard spindle and the optional 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed spindles. Together with the 500 kg table load, that suits heavier workpieces and steel as well as light alloy parts.
Tool capacity stays at 14. The Robodrill α-D21LiB5ADV carries 21 tools on the same travels and control. For 3-axis use, the Robodrill α-D14LiBADV has the same travels, table load and high-torque option with the Series 31i-B Plus control. No rotary axis figures are listed, so the rotary equipment needs to be confirmed with FANUC.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed spindles optional) |
| Spindle Torque | 100 Nm (73.7 ft-lbf) high-torque option |
| Tool Capacity | 14 tools |
| Max Table Load | 500 kg (1,100 lb) |
| CNC Control | FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus |
| Axes | 5-axis capable control (Series 31i-B5 Plus) |
Specifications sourced from fanuc.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 700 x 500 x 400 mm (27.6 x 19.7 x 15.7 in) travels, the Y and Z both larger than on the Robodrill α-D14LiB5
- 500 kg (1,100 lb) table load, against 300 kg (660 lb) on the Robodrill α-D14LiB5
- High-torque spindle option at 100 Nm (73.7 ft-lbf)
- 5-axis capable FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus control
- 24,000 rpm high-speed spindle also available as an option
Limitations
- 14 tools for an envelope this size; the Robodrill α-D21LiB5ADV carries 21
- The 100 Nm high-torque spindle is an option, and no torque is listed for the 10,000 rpm standard spindle
- Rotary axis travel and load are not in the table
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
It matches the Y travel, which the table lists as 500 mm (19.7 in). The Robodrill α-D14LiB5, with the same 700 mm (27.6 in) X travel and control, has 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y.
02
The table load here is 500 kg (1,100 lb). The Robodrill α-D14LiB5 is listed at 300 kg (660 lb). On a machine expected to carry a rotary unit as well as fixtures and parts, the higher rating leaves more of the allowance for the workpiece.
03
No. The table lists 100 Nm (73.7 ft-lbf) as a high-torque option. The standard spindle is 10,000 rpm, and the 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed spindles are also options, so the spindle on any given machine should be confirmed.
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