FANUC Robodrill α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
max table load
How much does the FANUC Robodrill α-D28LiB5ADV 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
Twenty-eight tools and a 5-axis capable control define the FANUC Robodrill α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500. Travels are 700 x 500 x 400 mm (27.6 x 19.7 x 15.7 in), the table load is 300 kg (660 lb) and the control is the FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus.
The two features belong together. Once a part is indexed or tilted to reach several faces in one clamping, operations that used to be spread over separate setups all draw on one tool list: face mills, spot drills, drills, taps, chamfer tools and finishing cutters for every face. A 28-tool capacity is what keeps that list loaded without an operator swapping holders mid-job. The Robodrill α-D21LiB5ADV has the same travels, load and control with 21 tools, and the Robodrill α-D14LiB5ADV has 14 tools.
Two cautions follow from the table. It lists three linear travels and no rotary axis data, so the rotary unit itself is a separate item to specify. And whatever is chosen sits on a table rated for 300 kg (660 lb), which has to carry the unit, the fixture and the part together.
Standard spindle speed is 10,000 rpm; the 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration spindle and the 24,000 rpm high-speed spindle are options.
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 Table Load | 300 kg (660 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 28 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
- 28 tools, twice the 14 tools of the Robodrill α-D14LiB5ADV on the same travels
- FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus control, described in the table as 5-axis capable
- 700 x 500 x 400 mm (27.6 x 19.7 x 15.7 in) of travel
- A 24,000 rpm high-speed spindle is available as an option for small cutters
Limitations
- Table load is 300 kg (660 lb); the Robodrill α-D14LiB5ADV is rated for 500 kg (1,100 lb)
- No rotary axis figures are listed, so tilt range, table size and load of any rotary unit must be confirmed separately
- Only the 10,000 rpm spindle is standard; 12,000 rpm and 24,000 rpm spindles are options
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Machining several faces in one clamping pulls every operation into one program, and each face brings its own drills, taps and finishing tools. With 28 tools loaded there is also room for duplicates of fast-wearing tools on long runs. If your parts finish on fewer, the Robodrill α-D21LiB5ADV offers 21 tools on the same travels and control.
02
The table does not say so. It lists the FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus as a 5-axis capable control and gives travels for X, Y and Z only: 700 mm (27.6 in), 500 mm (19.7 in) and 400 mm (15.7 in). Ask FANUC which rotary units are offered and what each weighs, because the table load is 300 kg (660 lb).
03
The control. The Robodrill α-D28LiBADV has the FANUC Series 31i-B Plus and is listed as 3-axis. This model has the Series 31i-B5 Plus, listed as 5-axis capable. Travels, the 28 tools, the 300 kg (660 lb) table load and the spindle options are the same in both tables.
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