QT12-15F vs RoboMill
Side-by-side comparison of QT12-15F (Guangxi Hongfa Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd.) and RoboMill (Metalcraft Automation Group) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- QT12-15F—
- RoboMillUnited States
Year First Available
- QT12-15F—
- RoboMill2012
Verified Deployments
- QT12-15F0 Deployments
- RoboMill0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- QT12-15FACTIVE
- RoboMillACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- QT12-15F—
- RoboMill70 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- QT12-15F—
- RoboMill6
Robot Weight
- QT12-15F14,500 kg
- RoboMill—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- QT12-15Fcontinuous 24 7
- RoboMill—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- QT12-15FSiemens PLC
- RoboMillFanuc M-20iD/25
Digital Twin Support
- QT12-15FNo
- RoboMill—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- QT12-15Fnone
- RoboMill—
Predictive Maintenance
- QT12-15Fthreshold based
- RoboMill—
Commercial
Service Network
- QT12-15Fregional
- RoboMill—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 70 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 14,500 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Siemens PLC | Fanuc M-20iD/25 |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes QT12-15F and RoboMill?
QT12-15F is made by Guangxi Hongfa Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd.. RoboMill is made by Metalcraft Automation Group, based in US.
How do QT12-15F and RoboMill compare on the Robolist Product Score?
QT12-15F scores 28/100. RoboMill scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are QT12-15F 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 QT12-15F 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
QT12-15F 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.