2015 FANUC D14IS VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2015 Fanuc RoboDrill D14iS (Alpha-D14iS) is a 3-axis compact drilling, tapping, and milling center 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 "S" designation denotes the standard alpha-D14 spindle configuration. The D-series represents the modern generation of RoboDrill, featuring improved linear guide systems, faster servo drives, and enhanced Fanuc 31i-B5 control capabilities over the earlier T-series. 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 3,530 lbs reflects its compact but rigidly built construction. The RoboDrill D14iS (Alpha-D14iS) is best suited to production environments requiring fast cycle times, high accuracy, and minimal floor space.