FANUC RoboCut a-CiC
Key Specifications
auto wire threading
control
machine weight
maximum workpiece weight
machine capacity
u v travels
How much does the FANUC RoboCut a-CiC cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a wire edm in this class — not a quote from FANUC. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The FANUC RoboCut a-CiC is a wire EDM with the FANUC Series 31i-WB Plus control, AWF3 automatic wire threading and a listed machine capacity of 28.74 x 23.00 x 9.84 in. It weighs 4,840 lb (2,200 kg) and accepts workpieces up to 1,100 lb (500 kg).
Threading is the feature that decides how long a wire machine runs without attention. AWF3 is described as the third generation of the system and as capable of threading submerged, so a wire break in the middle of a tall cut does not require draining the tank before the machine can rethread and continue. Automatic wire feed, the digital power supply and the inverter chiller are all listed as standard.
The U and V axes travel 4.72 in (119.8 mm), which is what produces tapered walls and parts with different top and bottom profiles. The dielectric tank holds 145 gal (550 L) and filtration uses 2 paper filters. That volume of water, and the 1,100 lb (500 kg) workpiece limit, are worth setting against the size of the largest die block you expect to cut.
Weight places it at the small end of the range. The RoboCut α-C400iC is listed at the same 4,840 lb (2,200 kg), while the RoboCut α-C600iC weighs 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) and the RoboCut α-C800iC 12,566 lb (5,699 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auto Wire Threading | AWF3 (3rd gen, submerged threading capable) |
| CNC Control | FANUC Series 31i-WB Plus |
| Machine Weight | 4840 (2200) lbs (kg) |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 1100 (500) lbs (kg) |
| Machine Capacity | 28.74” x 23.00” x 9.84” |
| U V Travels | 4.72 (119.8) in (mm) |
| Maximum Cutting Speed | 31 (788) |
| Auto Wire Feed | Standard |
| Wire Diameter | ø 0.004-0.012 (0.21-0.31) in (mm) |
| Tank Capacity | 145 (550) gal (L) |
| Paper Filter | 2 quantity |
| Inverter Chiller | Standard |
| Digital Power Supply | Standard |
Specifications sourced from methodsmachine.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- AWF3 automatic wire threading, listed as capable of threading submerged
- Workpieces up to 1,100 lb (500 kg) on a machine weighing 4,840 lb (2,200 kg)
- Inverter chiller and digital power supply are listed as standard
- U and V travels of 4.72 in (119.8 mm) for tapered cuts
- 145 gal (550 L) tank with 2 paper filters
Limitations
- Workpiece weight is capped at 1,100 lb (500 kg)
- In the listed 28.74 x 23.00 x 9.84 in machine capacity, the 9.84 in dimension is the one tall workpieces will run into
- U and V travel of 4.72 in (119.8 mm) bounds how far the upper guide can offset for taper
- The table lists no X, Y or Z axis travels, so confirm them before quoting a job
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum workpiece weight is listed as 1,100 lb (500 kg). The machine capacity is given as 28.74 x 23.00 x 9.84 in. The machine itself weighs 4,840 lb (2,200 kg).
02
AWF3 is the automatic wire threading system, listed as third generation and capable of threading while submerged. Automatic wire feed is standard. In practice this governs how well the machine recovers from a wire break or moves between start holes without an operator.
03
The listed standard items are automatic wire feed, the inverter chiller and the digital power supply. The control is the FANUC Series 31i-WB Plus. The dielectric system has a 145 gal (550 L) tank and 2 paper filters.
04
By weight it matches the RoboCut α-C400iC at 4,840 lb (2,200 kg). The RoboCut α-C600iC is listed at 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) and the RoboCut α-C800iC at 12,566 lb (5,699 kg), with X travels of 600 mm (23.6 in) and 800 mm (31.5 in).
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