RoboMill vs SR
Side-by-side comparison of RoboMill (Metalcraft Automation Group) and SR (DAIHEN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboMillUnited States
- SRJapan
Year First Available
- RoboMill2012
- SR1983
Verified Deployments
- RoboMill0 Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- RoboMillACTIVE
- SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- RoboMill70 kg
- SR—
Degrees of Freedom
- RoboMill6
- SR6
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- RoboMillFanuc M-20iD/25
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
Teach Pendant Type
- RoboMill—
- SRwired button
Commercial
Service Network
- RoboMill—
- SRglobal
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 1983 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Fanuc M-20iD/25 | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
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, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), 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, 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, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes RoboMill and SR?
RoboMill is made by Metalcraft Automation Group, based in US. SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP.
When were RoboMill and SR launched?
RoboMill launched in 2012. SR launched in 1983.
How do RoboMill and SR compare on the Robo Index?
RoboMill scores 69/100. SR scores 74/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RoboMill and SR 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 RoboMill and SR?
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
RoboMill vs SR 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.