Home › Blog › Buying Guide › Technical Evaluation Guide: How to Identify a Quality Used, Secondhand, Pre-Owned, Surplus FANUC Robocut ALPHA α-1IB Wire EDM Machine made in Japan 1) Machine Overview The FANUC Robocut α-1iB Wire EDM is a precision electrical discharge machining system built for fine contouring, mold manufacturing, and high-accuracy tooling.Manufactured in Japan, it’s known for its stable discharge control, rigid cast-iron frame, and CNC 31i-WB control, enabling micron-level cutting accuracy on hardened steel, carbide, titanium, and other conductive materials....