FANUC Robodrill α-D14SiB Plus

The FANUC Robodrill α-D14SiB Plus is a compact 3-axis vertical machining center: 300 mm (11.8 in) of X travel, 330 mm (13 in) of Z and a 500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in) table rated for 100 kg (220 lb). Y is listed as 300 mm (11.8 in) + 100 mm extension. It carries 14 tools and runs the FANUC Series 31i-B Plus control.

Every figure here points at small parts made in volume. The table is 500 mm long but X travel is 300 mm, so the spindle works the middle of the table and the ends are left for clamps, stops or a part that overhangs. With 100 kg (220 lb) to share between fixture and workpiece, a compact vise or a dedicated fixture plate is the natural setup.

The standard spindle runs to 10,000 rpm. FANUC lists two optional spindles, a 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration version and a 24,000 rpm high-speed version, so the machine can be ordered around the work: threads and short cycles on one, small cutters in aluminium on the other. Fourteen tools are enough for a dedicated part family. A shop that changes jobs often may prefer the Robodrill α-D21SiB, which has the same travels, table and 100 kg (220 lb) load with 21 tools.