Fanuc ROBOCUT α-C200iB
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
max workpiece weight
auto wire threading
control
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Overview
The Fanuc ROBOCUT α-C200iB is a compact wire EDM with listed travels of 200 mm (7.87 in) in X, 160 mm (6.30 in) in Y and 180 mm (7.09 in) in Z. Maximum workpiece weight is 150 kg (331 lb), and the machine itself weighs approx. 1,800 kg (3,968 lb).
The tank is bigger than the cut window. A blank of 460 x 360 x 180 mm (18.1 x 14.2 x 7.09 in) is the listed maximum workpiece size, more than twice the X and Y travel in each direction. A plate that size can be clamped whole, but the wire only covers part of it per setup. For scale, the RoboCut α-C400iC is listed with 400 mm (15.7 in) of X travel, twice as much, and a weight of 4,840 lb (2,200 kg).
Taper capability is modest: ±15° at 60 mm height, from U and V travels of ±40 mm (±1.57 in). That covers relief angles on punches and small dies, not steep tapers in thick sections. Cutting accuracy is listed at ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) and surface finish at Ra 0.20 µm, achievable with skim passes, on wire from 0.10 to 0.30 mm.
Threading is automatic, by AWF2. The control is the Fanuc Series 31i-WB with AI Pulse Control, listed as real-time adaptive discharge, and the dielectric is deionized water.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 150 kg (331 lb) |
| Auto Wire Threading | AWF2 automatic wire threading |
| CNC Control | Fanuc Series 31i-WB |
| Y-Axis Travel | 160 mm (6.30 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 180 mm (7.09 in) |
| Travel U | ±40 mm (±1.57 in) |
| Travel V | ±40 mm (±1.57 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 460 x 360 x 180 mm (18.1 x 14.2 x 7.09 in) |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.10 - 0.30 mm |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.20 µm (achievable with skim passes) |
| Cutting Accuracy | ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±15° at 60 mm height |
| Ai Pulse | AI Pulse Control (real-time adaptive discharge) |
| Dielectric | Deionized water |
| Machine Weight | approx. 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Small machine at approx. 1,800 kg (3,968 lb), with 200 mm (7.87 in) of X and 160 mm (6.30 in) of Y travel
- Tank accepts blanks up to 460 x 360 x 180 mm (18.1 x 14.2 x 7.09 in), larger than the travels
- Listed cutting accuracy of ±0.002 mm (±0.00008 in)
- AWF2 automatic wire threading on the Fanuc Series 31i-WB control
Limitations
- X travel of 200 mm (7.87 in) is half the 400 mm (15.7 in) of the RoboCut α-C400iC
- Taper is limited to ±15° at 60 mm height, with U and V travel of ±40 mm (±1.57 in)
- Workpiece and fixture together must stay within 150 kg (331 lb)
- Z travel of 180 mm (7.09 in) caps the height of the work
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed maximum workpiece is 460 x 360 x 180 mm (18.1 x 14.2 x 7.09 in) and 150 kg (331 lb). Cutting happens inside travels of 200 mm (7.87 in) in X, 160 mm (6.30 in) in Y and 180 mm (7.09 in) in Z, so a blank near the maximum size needs repositioning to be cut across its whole area.
02
It is the small one. The RoboCut α-C400iC is listed with 400 mm (15.7 in) of X travel and the RoboCut α-C600iC with 600 mm (23.6 in) of X and 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y, against 200 mm (7.87 in) and 160 mm (6.30 in) here. The RoboCut α-C600iC also lists ±100 mm (±3.94 in) on U and V, where this machine has ±40 mm (±1.57 in).
03
The listed maximum is ±15° at 60 mm height. U and V each travel ±40 mm (±1.57 in). Check both the angle and the thickness of the part: a taper inside ±15° on a section taller than 60 mm is outside what the table states.
04
The control is the Fanuc Series 31i-WB with AI Pulse Control, listed as real-time adaptive discharge. Wire threading is automatic, listed as AWF2, and the wire diameter range is 0.10 to 0.30 mm.
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