FANUC Robodrill α-D28LiBADV Plus Y500
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
max table load
How much does the FANUC Robodrill α-D28LiBADV 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-D28LiBADV Plus Y500 is a 3-axis vertical machining center holding 28 tools, where the Robodrill α-D21LiBADV holds 21 tools and the Robodrill α-D14LiBADV 14 tools. It travels 700 mm (27.6 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 400 mm (15.7 in) in Z and carries 300 kg (660 lb) on the table.
What 28 positions buy on a 3-axis machine is less changeover. A shop running a mix of part numbers can leave a common set of drills, taps and end mills in place and still have positions for the job-specific tools, so a new job means loading a program and a fixture instead of rebuilding the tool list. On long unattended runs the spare positions take sister tools.
The trade against the smallest-capacity model is weight. The Robodrill α-D14LiBADV is rated for 500 kg (1,100 lb) on the same travels, so heavy fixtures point that way and long tool lists point here.
A 10,000 rpm spindle is standard. FANUC lists a 12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration spindle and a 24,000 rpm high-speed spindle as options. Control is the FANUC Series 31i-B Plus.
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-B Plus |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm (12,000 rpm tapping / high-acceleration and 24,000 rpm high-speed spindles optional) |
| Axes | 3-axis (Series 31i-B Plus) |
Specifications sourced from fanuc.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 28 tools, against 21 tools on the Robodrill α-D21LiBADV and 14 tools on the Robodrill α-D14LiBADV
- Travels of 700 x 500 x 400 mm (27.6 x 19.7 x 15.7 in)
- Y travel of 500 mm (19.7 in), where the Robodrill α-D21LiB has 400 mm (15.7 in)
Limitations
- 300 kg (660 lb) table load, against 500 kg (1,100 lb) on the Robodrill α-D14LiBADV
- Listed as a 3-axis machine; the 5-axis capable control is on the Robodrill α-D28LiB5ADV
- The table gives no spindle power or torque figure for this model
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
When tools stay in the machine between jobs. With 28 positions a shop can keep a common set loaded and add job-specific tools without stripping the list, and long runs can carry duplicates of the tools that wear first. If each of your jobs uses a short list and is set up fresh, the Robodrill α-D21LiBADV with 21 tools has the same travels and table load.
02
X is 700 mm (27.6 in), Y is 500 mm (19.7 in) and Z is 400 mm (15.7 in). The table load is 300 kg (660 lb). FANUC's table for this model does not list the table dimensions, so confirm them before designing fixtures.
03
The FANUC Series 31i-B Plus, listed as 3-axis. The Robodrill α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is the same machine on paper with the Series 31i-B5 Plus control, which FANUC lists as 5-axis capable.
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