Side-by-side comparison of RoboMill (Metalcraft Automation Group) and SA7A-7/0.60 (SIASUN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country

Year First Available

Verified Deployments

Availability Status

Payload

Reach

Degrees of Freedom

Repeatability

IP Rating (Arm)

IP Rating (Wrist)

Controller Model

Internal Cable Routing

Service Network

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 70 kg | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP20 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Fanuc M-20iD/25 | S series control cabinet |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | — | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, 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), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | RoboMill | SA7A-7/0.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
RoboMill, SA7A-7/0.60 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Frequently asked
RoboMill is made by Metalcraft Automation Group, based in US. SA7A-7/0.60 is made by SIASUN, based in CN.
RoboMill launched in 2012. SA7A-7/0.60 launched in 2026.
RoboMill grades A on the Robo Index. SA7A-7/0.60 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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RoboMill vs SA7A-7/0.60 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 Robo Index is calculated.