FANUC Robodrill α-D14SiB5ADV Plus
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Table Size
How much does the FANUC Robodrill α-D14SiB5ADV Plus 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
Z travel is what separates the FANUC Robodrill α-D14SiB5ADV Plus from the other 14-tool compact models: 400 mm (15.7 in), where the Robodrill α-D14SiB5 has 330 mm (13 in). X stays at 300 mm (11.8 in), Y at 300 mm (11.8 in) + 100 mm extension, and the table at 500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in) with a 100 kg (220 lb) load.
The longer stroke is worth having for one reason above all. This model runs the Series 31i-B5 Plus, a 5-axis capable control, and a tilting rotary table raises the part well above the machine table. Add a fixture and a drill long enough to reach the bottom of a bore, and a short Z runs out. The added height gives that stack room to clear.
Weight capacity is unchanged by the longer Z stroke. The table is still rated 100 kg (220 lb), and a rotary unit comes out of that figure first, so this is a machine for tall, light setups, not heavy blocks. Tool capacity is 14 tools. The standard spindle reaches 10,000 rpm, and FANUC lists 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed spindles as options.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 300 mm (11.8 in) + 100 mm extension |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Table Size | 500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in) |
| Max Table Load | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 14 tools |
| CNC Control | FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed spindles optional) |
| Axes | 5-axis capable control (Series 31i-B5 Plus) |
Specifications sourced from fanuc.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 400 mm (15.7 in) of Z travel, against 330 mm (13 in) on the Robodrill α-D14SiB5
- Series 31i-B5 Plus control, listed as 5-axis capable
- Three spindle choices: 10,000 rpm standard, or 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed as options
Limitations
- Table load stays at 100 kg (220 lb) despite the taller Z
- X travel is 300 mm (11.8 in), so long parts do not fit however much Z is available
- Holds 14 tools, which can limit multi-face programs meant to run in one setup
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
FANUC's table differs in one row: Z travel. The Robodrill α-D14SiB5ADV has 400 mm (15.7 in) and the Robodrill α-D14SiB5 has 330 mm (13 in). Both list 300 mm (11.8 in) of X, a 500 x 300 mm (19.7 x 11.8 in) table, 100 kg (220 lb) of table load, 14 tools and the Series 31i-B5 Plus control.
02
A rotary or tilting table sits on top of the machine table and lifts the part. The fixture and the tool length stack above that. With 400 mm (15.7 in) of Z there is more room for that stack before the spindle runs out of travel, which is why the taller version pairs well with a 5-axis capable control.
03
100 kg (220 lb), the same as the shorter-Z models. A rotary unit, its fixture and the part all count toward it, so weigh the complete setup before deciding the machine fits the job.
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