Fanuc Robodrill Alpha offers improved milling speed

The latest version of the Robodrill Alpha CNC milling and drilling centre (D21iA5) from Fanuc UK is now said to offer higher speeds, quicker acceleration, increased accuracy and reduced cycle times. Benefits include:

• Three directly-driven axes for quick acceleration of 1.5 G • 10,000 or 24,000 rpm spindle • Optimal acceleration and deceleration control for efficient machining and shorter cycle times • Large travel stroke up to 700 x 400 x 330 mm • Over 40% energy savings through less compressed air demand and intelligent control technology with regenerative feedback of excess energy Chris Sumner, managing director and vice president at Fanuc UK says: "We have produced one of the fastest machines in the world, which is flexible for every application need."