1997 Fanuc Robocut ALPHA-1C-S CNC 5-Axis Wire EDM

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1997 Fanuc Robocut ALPHA-1C-S CNC 5-Axis Wire EDM

This 1997 Fanuc Robocut Alpha-1C-S is a 5-axis submersible CNC wire EDM running Fanuc's own 16W-C control with automatic wire threading, 20.47" x 14.56" x 11.81" of X/Y/Z travel, and +/-2.364" of independent U/V travel for taper work to +/-15° at 7.98", +/-30° at 3.26", and +/-45° at 1.93". It cuts wire from 0.004" to 0.012" at feed rates up to 590 IPM through round diamond die guides, holds a 0.000004" least input increment for fine detail, and accepts workpieces up to 31.10" x 28.74" x 10.83" weighing up to 1,430 lbs (650 kg), or 990 lbs (450 kg) when run submerged — backed by an Ebbco filtration system, Remcor chiller, wire reclamation bin, and a full set of manuals. Against earlier Fanuc Robocut wire EDMs that ran the older 15-series control without submerged machining or automatic wire threading, the Alpha-1C-S generation added Fanuc's 16W-C CNC, full submersible cutting, and AWT on the same proven Robocut platform — upgrades that improve surface finish, taper accuracy, and unattended run time for tool-and-die, mold, and precision punch work.
  • MakeFanuc
  • ModelRobocut Alpha-1C-S
  • Year2010 or older
  • Product #16954
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About This Machine

This Fanuc-direct Robocut Alpha-1C-S brings submersible 5-axis wire EDM into your toolroom with Fanuc 16W-C control, automatic wire threading, and taper to +/-45° — ready to cut die details, mold cavities, and tight-tolerance punches the same week you plug it in. With 1,430 lb workpiece capacity, an Ebbco filtration system, and a Remcor chiller already included, you get a complete, Japan-built EDM cell instead of a project machine.

**All descriptions and specifications are preliminary and must be confirmed by buyer prior to purchase.**

Live Tooling / Milling

Specifications

Vertical Table / Pallet Size: 39.1" x 28.7""
X-Travel: 20.47"
Y-Travel: 14.56"
Z-Travel: 11.81"
Max Table/Pallet Load: 1,430lbs
Max Workpiece Weight: 1,430lbs
Rapid Traverse: 35.4 IPM IPM
Cutting Feed Rate: 0.0004 - 1 IPM IPM
EDM Tank Capacity: 530 L gallons

Spindle

Second Spindle

Tool Changer

Turret

Control

Control Make/Model: Fanuc 16W-C CNC

Tailstock / Steadyrest

Options

Product Description: Type: 5-Axis Submersible CNC Wire EDM
Auto Wire Threading (AWT)
Controlled Axes: X, Y, U, V, Z (5-Axis)
Max Workpiece Dimensions (X/Y/Z): 31.10" x 28.74" x 10.83"
Max Workpiece Weight: 1,430 lbs (650 kg) / 990 lbs (450 kg) Submerged
X-Axis Travel: 20.47"
Y-Axis Travel: 14.56"
Z-Axis Travel: 11.81"
U/V Axis Travel: +/- 2.364"
Taper Angle: +/- 15 deg @ 7.98" / +/- 30 deg @ 3.26" / +/- 45 deg @ 1.93"
Wire Diameter Range: 0.004" to 0.012"
Wire Feed Rate: 0 to 590 IPM
Wire Tension: 200 to 2,500 grams
Max Wire Spool Weight: 13.5 lbs
Wire Guides (Upper & Lower): Round Diamond Die Guide
Rapid Traverse: 35.4 IPM
Cutting Feed Rate: 0.0004 to 1 IPM
Wire Dia. Compensation: 0 to +/- 9.99999"
Least Input/Command Increment: 0.000004"
Max Programmable Dimension: 999.99999"
Position Command: Relative, Absolute & Machine
Interpolation: Linear & Circular
Display Unit: 9.5" Color LCD, 5-Axis Position Display
Required Floor Space: 120" x 122" x 87.5"
Approximate Machine Weight: 9,500 lbs
Wire Reclamation Bin
Full Set of Manuals
"Ebbco" Filtration System
"Remcor" Chiller Unit

*Made in Japan*