FANUC RoboCut C600iC
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
travel u
travel v
max workpiece size
How much does the FANUC RoboCut C600iC 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 α-C600iC is the middle size of three, a wire EDM with 600 mm (23.6 in) of X travel, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and 310 mm (12.2 in) of Z. Below it, the RoboCut α-C400iC has 400 mm (15.7 in) of X. Above it, the RoboCut α-C800iC has 800 mm (31.5 in) of X and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y.
What stands out in the table is the taper rating: ±30° at full Z height. A taper figure tied to the full height means the angle is not traded away as the part gets thicker. U and V each travel ±100 mm (±3.94 in), 7.87 in (200 mm) in total, and it is that reach which lets the upper guide lean the wire so far over a tall section.
The work tank takes a piece up to 41.34 in × 32.28 in × 11.81 in (1,050 mm × 820 mm × 300 mm) weighing 2,200 lb (1,000 kg). That footprint is bigger than the 23.62 in × 15.75 in the X and Y axes cover, so a large plate fits but is cut over more than one setup. The 300 mm height limit sits just under the 310 mm (12.2 in) of Z.
AWF3, the third-generation threader, works submerged and needs a start hole of at least 2 mm. Wire from Ø0.004 to 0.012 in is listed, and the control is the FANUC Series 31i-WB Plus. For installation, allow for 214 gallons (910 liters) of dielectric and a machine weight of 7,937 lb (3,600 kg).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.2 in) |
| Travel U | ±100 mm (±3.94 in) |
| Travel V | ±100 mm (±3.94 in) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 41.34 in × 32.28 in × 11.81 in (1,050 mm × 820 mm × 300 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 2,200 lb (1,000 kg) |
| Wire Diameter Range | Ø0.004 – 0.012 (0.21-0.31) in (mm) |
| Max Taper Angle | ±30° at full Z height |
| Auto Wire Threading | AWF3 (3rd gen, submerged threading, 2mm min start hole) |
| CNC Control | FANUC Series 31i-WB Plus |
| Machine Weight | 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) |
| Uv Travel | 7.87 in (200 mm) |
| Travel Xy | 23.62 in × 15.75 in |
| Dielectric Capacity | 214 gallons (910 liters) |
Specifications sourced from methodsmachine.com (authorised dealer / distributor, not the manufacturer's own site) — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Taper cutting is rated ±30° at full Z height, backed by ±100 mm (±3.94 in) of travel on both U and V
- Workpieces up to 41.34 in × 32.28 in × 11.81 in (1,050 mm × 820 mm × 300 mm) and 2,200 lb (1,000 kg)
- AWF3 threads submerged and needs a start hole of only 2 mm
- 600 mm (23.6 in) by 400 mm (15.7 in) of X-Y travel, against 400 mm (15.7 in) of X on the RoboCut α-C400iC
Limitations
- Maximum workpiece height is 300 mm, slightly less than the 310 mm (12.2 in) of Z travel
- X-Y travel of 23.62 in × 15.75 in is smaller than the 41.34 in × 32.28 in plate the tank accepts, so full-size plates need re-clamping
- Start holes under 2 mm are below the listed minimum for automatic threading
- Installation has to allow for 214 gallons (910 liters) of dielectric and a 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) machine
- No surface finish or accuracy figure is in the table
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
±30° at full Z height. Z travel is 310 mm (12.2 in), and U and V each move ±100 mm (±3.94 in), listed as 7.87 in (200 mm) of U-V travel in total. Because the angle is rated at full height, thick tapered sections do not force a smaller angle.
02
Travels are 600 mm (23.6 in) in X, 400 mm (15.7 in) in Y and 310 mm (12.2 in) in Z; the X-Y travel is also listed as 23.62 in × 15.75 in. The largest workpiece is 41.34 in × 32.28 in × 11.81 in (1,050 mm × 820 mm × 300 mm) at 2,200 lb (1,000 kg).
03
The RoboCut α-C800iC is the larger machine, with 800 mm (31.5 in) of X, 600 mm (23.6 in) of Y and 20.08 in (510 mm) of Z at a weight of 12,566 lb (5,699 kg). This model has 600 mm (23.6 in), 400 mm (15.7 in) and 310 mm (12.2 in) and weighs 7,937 lb (3,600 kg). Both list ±100 mm on U and V.
04
At least 2 mm. AWF3 is listed as the third-generation threader with submerged threading, so the wire can be rethreaded without draining the tank. Wire from Ø0.004 to 0.012 in is listed for the machine.
05
The table gives a machine weight of 7,937 lb (3,600 kg) and a dielectric capacity of 214 gallons (910 liters). Power and air requirements are not listed, so take them from the installation drawing that comes with a quotation.
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