FANUC ROBODRILL 𝛼-D21S𝑖B5 Plus

The FANUC ROBODRILL α-D21SiB5 Plus is a high-speed vertical machining centre designed to deliver precision, reliability and efficient production across a wide range of machining applications. Combining advanced FANUC CNC and servo technology with rapid axis movement, fast tool changes and highly accurate machining, the ROBODRILL provides a versatile solution for both short production runs and high-volume manufacturing.

  • Travel X/Y/Z (mm) = 300 x 300 x 330
  • Table Size (mm) = 630 x 330
  • Max. Table Load (kg) = 200
  • Controller = 31i-B5 Plus
  • Spindle Speed (rpm) = 10,000 / 24,000
  • Rapid traverse in all axes (m/min) = 54
  • Number of tools = 21
  • Spindle holder = BBT30

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The FANUC ROBODRILL α-D21SiB5 Plus is a high-speed vertical machining centre designed to deliver exceptional precision, reliability and productivity across a wide range of manufacturing applications.

Combining FANUC's latest CNC and servo technology with a highly dynamic spindle and rapid axis movement, ROBODRILL provides excellent machining performance with reduced cycle times and high levels of accuracy and repeatability.

Designed as a versatile all-rounder, the ROBODRILL is suitable for a wide range of industries including automotive, medical, electrical, e-mobility and toolmaking. Its flexible machining capabilities make it ideal for both short production runs requiring fast turnaround times and high-volume manufacturing.

With fast tool changes, advanced CNC functionality and straightforward automation integration, the ROBODRILL provides an efficient and future-proof machining solution.

  • High-speed machining for reduced cycle times
  • Rapid traverse rates of up to 54 m/min
  • High levels of positioning accuracy and repeatability
  • Flexible solution for a wide range of industries and applications
  • FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus CNC control
  • Fast tool changing for improved productivity
  • Advanced automation and FANUC robot integration
  • Excellent machining stability and surface finish
  • Reliable and maintainable machine design
  • Suitable for both short production runs and high-volume production
  • Energy-efficient FANUC CNC and servo technology
  • UK-based service, technical support and spare parts from Colchester Machine Tool Solutions

Backed by Colchester Machine Tool Solutions' UK-based sales, service and technical support, the FANUC ROBODRILL offers a complete machining solution designed to maximise productivity and long-term machine performance.

Standard Features

  • Control unit FANUC Series 31i-B5 Plus
  • USB port (USB2.0)
  • Tool life management
  • Simultaneously controlled axes (Max. 5 axes)
  • Part program storage size 4Mbyte
  • Production control counter
  • Multi-function Ethernet
  • Number of registerable programs 1000
  • iHMI Set-up Guidance (MANUAL GUIDE i on iHMI)
  • Control unit incorporated type display unit with 10.4" color LCD
  • Addition of workpiece coordinate system 48 pairs
  • Machining Mode Setting
  • PCMCIA memory card port
  • Tool offset pairs 200-pairs
  • Thermal displacement compensation function
  • Double contact spindle (BBT30)
  • Custom PMC
  • Dual Check Safety
  • Smart Trouble Shooting Function
  • Leakage Detection Function
  • Smart rigid tapping
  • Spindle Smart Load Meter
  • AI contour control I
  • HRV control
  • Rapid traverse block overlap
  • Helical interpolation
  • Coordinate system rotation
  • Multi-step skip
  • High-speed skip
  • Interruption type custom macro
  • Custom macro

Optional Features

  • High Speed spindle 24,000rpm
  • High Torque spindle 10,000rpm
  • Automatic front door opening/closing
  • Automatic side door of splashguard (right/left)
  • Part program storage size (8Mbyte)
  • Data Server 4Gb
  • Nano Smoothing
  • AI Contour Control II (AICC II) 200 block
  • High-Speed Processing (600 block)
  • Look-Ahead Blocks Expansion (1,000 block)
  • 31i-B5P Tilted Working Plane Indexing Command with Guidance
  • 31i-B5P High-Speed Smooth TCP
  • 31i-B5P 3-Dimensional Cutter Compensation
  • 3-colour Signal Lamp, Red,Yellow,Green, RoboDrill

Travel X/Y/Z (mm) 300 x 300 x 330
Max. Tool Length (0-24,000 rpm) (mm) 190
Max. Tool Diameter (mm) 80
Table Size (mm) 630 x 330
Max. Table Load (kg) 200
Max. Tool Mass (0-24,000 rpm) (kg) 3
Distance from spindle nose to table (with HC100) (mm) 250 - 580
Controller 31i-B5 Plus
Spindle Speed (rpm) 10,000 / 24,000
Spindle load 10,000 rpm (1 min) (Nm / kW) 80 / 14.2
Spindle load 10,000 rpm (continuous operation) (Nm / kW) 13.6 / 4
Spindle load 24,000 rpm (1 min) (Nm / kW) 35 / 26
Spindle load 24,000 rpm (continuous operation) (Nm / kW) 7.5 / 5.5
Rapid traverse in all axes (m/min) 54
Programmable cutting feed (mm/min) 30,000
Acceleration X / Y / Z (100 kg table load, 2 kg tool) (G) 1.6 / 1.2 / 1.6
Number of tools 21
Tool change time (2 kg tool - cut-to-cut) (s) 1.6
Spindle holder BBT30
Bidirectional accuracy of positioning of an axis (mm) <0.006
Bidirectional repeatability of an axis (mm) <0.004
Air pressure consumption (l/min / Mpa) 160 / 0.35-0.55
Machine mass / with DDR-TiB (t) 2.0 / 2.2

Contact us for more informaton on +44 (0) 1924 415 000 / sales@colchester.co.uk

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