New Robodrill prices

Milacron said:

Just a note that when talking new Fanuc Robodrills the figure of $80,000 and up is the norm, but found out at IMTS the "Eco" model can be bought at $55,000. The Eco model no longer sports an Eco decal but is the only one with 14 tools, no enclosure on the top and no side windows. In fact even the enclosure light is an option. Otherwise it is better than the "Mate" model of 2006/2007 in that it has 4th axis capability (at what cost I don't know) and higher rapids. Same 10K spindle RPM as the Mate. The Mate did come with a light at least !

It is not available in the narrow "phone booth" model however...only comes in standard travel size, dangit...

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rlockwood said:

Your thread just spurred me to look up the Method's Robodrill site, and I don't think i'd noticed this model before, which is clearly labeled with "Eco" in the name..

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3t3d said:

This does not have the "ECO" decal, but has an additional e after the model number.

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3t3d said:

Look at the model number, and each letter/number has a description, except the alpha, and the i

aT14iES

Alpha, T14 ( 14 tools) i, E ( model E, there were models A-F, or more) , S ( for Short bed) (your coveted "phone booth" )

aT21iEL

Alpha, T21 ( 21 tools) i, E ( model E, there were models A-F, or more) , L ( for Long bed)

aT21iE

Alpha, T21 ( 21 tools) i, E ( model E, there were models A-F, or more) , No L or S, medium sized bed.

The model number simply lists/describes the major configuration.

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PixMan said:

I think the "Alpha" may come from having Fanuc's "Alpha" series drive motors. They haven't got to making the "Beta" series yet, that I know of.

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