2014 FANUC AD14MIA5 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2014 Fanuc RoboDrill AD14MIA5 (Alpha-D14MiA5) is a 5-axis compact drilling, tapping, and milling center with integrated 5-axis capability via a tilt-rotary table unit designed for high-speed, high-precision machining of small-to-medium precision parts. The RoboDrill series is manufactured by Fanuc Corporation and is widely used in automotive, electronics, medical device, and precision component manufacturing due to its combination of speed, accuracy, and compact footprint. The machine features a BT30 spindle taper and reaches a maximum spindle speed of 30,000 RPM, enabling aggressive high-speed cutting strategies in aluminum, brass, and plastics, as well as precision steel and titanium work at reduced feeds and speeds. Continuous spindle power is approximately 7 HP. Axis travels are 15.7" in X, 13.8" in Y, and 13" in Z. The 14" worktable provides a compact but sufficient fixturing surface for the parts sizes targeted by this platform. All axes use linear roller guides and high-speed ball screws for minimal lost motion and excellent surface finish quality. The MiA5 designation indicates 5-axis capability via an integrated tilt-rotary (A/B or A/C) table unit, enabling complex multi-surface parts to be completed in a single setup. The 30,000 RPM spindle is standard on D14 5-axis models and is well-suited to micro-milling and high-speed aluminum finishing. Control is provided by the Fanuc Series 31i-B5, which delivers fast block processing speeds suitable for high-speed contouring, with support for rigid tapping, nano-smoothing, and AI contour control where equipped. The RoboDrill's tool changer typically holds 21 tools (or 14 in compact configurations), with chip-to-chip times under 1.4 seconds for maximum throughput. The machine's approximate weight of 3,970 lbs reflects its compact but rigidly built construction. The RoboDrill AD14MIA5 (Alpha-D14MiA5) is best suited to production environments requiring fast cycle times, high accuracy, and minimal floor space.