M-1000iA vs RoboMill
Side-by-side comparison of M-1000iA (FANUC) and RoboMill (Metalcraft Automation Group) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M-1000iAJapan
- RoboMillUnited States
Year First Available
- M-1000iA—
- RoboMill2012
Verified Deployments
- M-1000iA0 Deployments
- RoboMill0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- M-1000iAACTIVE
- RoboMillACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- M-1000iA5,300 kg
- RoboMill—
Payload
- M-1000iA1,000 kg
- RoboMill70 kg
Reach
- M-1000iA3,253 mm
- RoboMill—
Degrees of Freedom
- M-1000iA6
- RoboMill6
Repeatability
- M-1000iA±0.1 mm
- RoboMill—
IP Rating (Arm)
- M-1000iAIP54
- RoboMill—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- M-1000iAR-30iB Plus
- RoboMillFanuc M-20iD/25
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5,300 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 kg | 70 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,253 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | R-30iB Plus | Fanuc M-20iD/25 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes M-1000iA and RoboMill?
M-1000iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. RoboMill is made by Metalcraft Automation Group, based in US.
How do M-1000iA and RoboMill compare on the Robolist Product Score?
M-1000iA scores 39/100. RoboMill scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are M-1000iA and RoboMill in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between M-1000iA and RoboMill?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
M-1000iA vs RoboMill compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.