The most powerful solution in compact machining

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – (Nov. 15, 2022) – FANUC the global leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced its new ROBODRILL DiB Plus compact machining center.

“The new ROBODRILL Plus offers a wide range of advantages in terms of speed, performance, ease of use and automation,” said Lou Finazzo, Vice President, FANUC America.  “In the vertical machining center arena, it’s truly a game changer for companies looking to maximize productivity and stay competitive.”

FANUC ROBODRILL DiB Plus

FANUC's new ROBODRILL DiB Plus features the latest FANUC Intelligent Human Machine Interface (iHMI). The FANUC iHMI offers a modern flat-panel touchscreen display, providing a traditional yet easy-to-use experience, and is loaded with intuitive guides for setup and programming. Users will have the ability to see the most common operations without having to navigate between multiple screens.  In addition, the iHMI comes with a variety of pre-packaged commands that simplify setup for standard operations.

Powered by the FANUC Plus Series 31i-B5 Control, the ROBODRILL Plus provides enhancements for three, four, and five-axis operations to produce unbeatable cycle times.  In addition, it offers tool change times as low as 0.7 seconds, and a servo-driven turret capable of handling tools weighing as much as four kg.  

With three models to choose from - small, medium, and large – the ROBODRILL Plus offers a familiar compact design with accessibility from all sides.  Since FANUC products share common servo and control platforms, the ROBODRILL Plus is easy to learn, operate, and integrate FANUC robots for any automated machine tending application.

“We’re working in partnership with Methods Machine Tools to help companies achieve their production goals with the ROBODRILL Plus – the most powerful solution in compact machining available today,” said Finazzo.  “We hope more customers will experience this amazing machine which features so many enhancements such as new software features, five times more customization screens, FANUC conversational programming, faster boot speed, enhanced G-Codes, and major cycle time reducing improvements – it really has it all.” 

FANUC’s ROBODRILL DiB Plus machines are available for immediate order.

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and factory automation.  FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help companies in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability. 

FANUC America is headquartered at 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, and has facilities throughout North and South America.  For more information, please call: 888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287) or visit our website: www.fanucamerica.com .  Also, connect with us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. 

FANUC America Corporation PR contact:

Robotics: Cathy Powell
Public Relations and Communications Manager
FANUC America Corporation
T: 248-377-7570
E: [email protected]

Factory Automation: Debra Schug
CNC Strategic Communications Specialist
T: 847.898.5673
E: [email protected]

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