Fanuc Robodrill α-T14iFa

Est. $110,000 - $160,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Y Travel

400 mm (15.7 in)

Z Travel

330 mm (13.0 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 RPM (24,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

BT30 / BBT30

Tool Capacity

21-position turret

How much does the Fanuc Robodrill α-T14iFa cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$110,000 - $160,000

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-T14iFa is a twin-pallet BT30 / BBT30 vertical machining center. The listed figures give two 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in) pallets as standard, 150 kg (331 lb) per pallet and a pallet change of about 7 sec, with travels of 500 mm (19.7 in) in X, 400 mm (15.7 in) in Y and 330 mm (13.0 in) in Z.

A swap of about 7 sec matters most when the cut itself is short. Parts are loaded and unloaded away from the spindle while the other pallet is being machined, so the spindle waits only for the exchange and not for the operator. On a cycle of a minute or two that recovers a large share of each hour. On long cycles it matters less.

Fixture design starts from the pallet, not the travels. Both X and Y travel exceed the 300 mm pallet side, so what restricts a fixture is the pallet face and the 150 kg (331 lb) it may carry, part included.

The spindle is listed at 11 kW (15 hp) continuous and 10,000 RPM, with 24,000 RPM optional. The table gives a 21-position turret with 0.7 sec tool-to-tool and 1.3 sec chip-to-chip, and rapids of 54 m/min (2,126 ipm). The control is a Fanuc 31i-A of the iA generation, and the machine weighs about 4,500 kg (9,921 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Pallet Change Time	~7 sec
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM (24,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	BT30 / BBT30
Spindle Motor Power	11 kW (15 hp) continuous
Rapid Traverse Rate	54 m/min (2,126 ipm)
CNC Control	Fanuc 31i-A (iA generation)
X-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	400 mm (15.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	330 mm (13.0 in)
Pallet Size	300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in) — 2 pallets standard
Table Load Capacity	150 kg per pallet (331 lb)
Tool Capacity	21-position turret
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	0.7 sec
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	1.3 sec
Positioning Accuracy	±0.003 mm
Repeatability	±0.002 mm
Machine Weight	~4,500 kg (9,921 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

Two 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in) pallets are standard, so loading happens while the spindle cuts
Pallet change listed at about 7 sec
Each pallet carries 150 kg (331 lb)
Tool changes of 0.7 sec tool-to-tool and 1.3 sec chip-to-chip, with rapids of 54 m/min (2,126 ipm)

Limitations

Pallets are 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in), smaller than the 500 mm (19.7 in) X and 400 mm (15.7 in) Y travels
Fixture and part together must stay within 150 kg (331 lb) per pallet
Standard spindle speed is 10,000 RPM; 24,000 RPM is optional
Control is the Fanuc 31i-A of the iA generation, not the FANUC Series 31i-B Plus listed for the Robodrill α-D21MiB Plus

Best For

Short-cycle production where a 7 sec pallet change keeps the spindle cutting Fixtures that fit a 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in) pallet Drilling and tapping with BT30 / BBT30 tooling Aluminium parts with small tools on the optional 24,000 RPM spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long does a pallet change take on the Robodrill α-T14iFa?

The listed pallet change time is about 7 sec. Because parts are loaded on the pallet that is outside the work area, that swap is the only time the spindle waits between one cycle and the next.

02 How big are the pallets and what do they carry?

Two pallets are standard, each 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 in) with a listed capacity of 150 kg per pallet (331 lb). Travels are 500 mm (19.7 in) in X, 400 mm (15.7 in) in Y and 330 mm (13.0 in) in Z, so the pallet is the tighter limit on fixture size.

03 What spindle is fitted to the α-T14iFa?

The listed spindle is BT30 / BBT30 with 11 kW (15 hp) continuous and a top speed of 10,000 RPM. A 24,000 RPM spindle is listed as optional, so confirm which one a particular machine has.

04 How does it compare with the Robodrill α-D21MiB Plus?

Both tables give 500 mm (19.7 in) of X, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and 330 mm of Z. The Robodrill α-D21MiB Plus is listed with 21 tools on the FANUC Series 31i-B Plus control. This model's table adds the two pallets and the 7 sec change, and names the Fanuc 31i-A control of the iA generation.