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FANUC Welding Robots and Cobots

Manufacturers who automate their manual welding processes through using robotic welders immediately see advantages including improved cost effectiveness, improved weld consistency, the ability to reach difficult welds, higher repeatability and improved floor space savings. Explore our automated welding solutions below.

Collaborative Welding Robots

FANUC's CR-15iA (15 kg payload) and CR-7iA/L (7 kg) collaborative arc welding robots are - at their core - made of our current industry-leading ARC Mate robot family. By infusing collaborative operation, FANUC now offers our users the ability to work more closely with our cobots. Our arc welding cobots - including the all-new FANUC CRX - come with FANUC’s proven, easy to use ARC Tool Software designed to improve your bottom line by reducing programming time. The easy-to-program interface supports simple applications, but also provides you with the ability to utilize FANUC advanced features such as Weaving, iRVision, Seam Tracking, TAST and Multi-pass.

FANUC ARC Mate Series Arc Welding Robot Models

FANUC is well known for our ARC Mate Series of industrial arc welding robots. This arc welding robot series includes welding robots that range from 7 kg - 25 kg in payload, and 911 mm - 3123 mm in reach. They are suitable for a wide range of industrial arc welding applications such as MIG and TIG welding or plasma and laser cutting. Different models are available to meet a variety of demands and all come with a variety of tools to increase their versatility and help make your arc welding processes safer and more efficient.

Popular FANUC Spot Welding Robots

FANUC spot welding robots provide manufacturers with the highest possible weld quality by repeatedly producing extremely precise welds with the utmost accuracy. FANUC offers a variety of spot welding robots to choose from for any payload and reach, including some of our most popular spot welding series - the FANUC R-2000 and FANUC R-1000 Series robots. The slim design and long reach of our spot welding robots allow for accurate welds, while being flexible enough to maneuver into tight spaces without sacrificing weld accuracy. Our robots can reach weld locations on large parts with their expanded work envelope.

Benefits of FANUC ARC Welding Robots

 

Accuracy and Repeatability in Welding

FANUC’s robots are the product of years of experience in robotics and welding. They are suitable for a wide range of industrial arc and spot welding applications. Different models are available to meet a variety of demands and all come with a variety of tools to increase their versatility and help make your welding processes safer and more efficient.

Even better than a human hand

Robots combine excellent freedom of movement with extremely high repeatability. Slim wrists and arms are not only capable of accessing narrow spaces, but are also strong enough to carry heavy torches and welding utilities.

 

Perfect for a Variety of Applications

FANUC’s arc welding robot family supports all types of welding applications including additive manufacturing. All of the arc welding robots in our ARC Mate Series are up to the task of enabling our customers to add flexibility and efficiency to their additive manufacturing processes. Easy offline program generation, along with the ability to easily import 3rd party paths, enables customers to quickly take solid models from the digital world and make them come to life.

Welding Robot Case Studies

FANUC-Controlled Friction Stir Welding Machine Helps Advance US Manufacturing

CTC partnered with Quickmill to create a large friction stir welding machine using FANUC’s CNC and servo motors. This machine can weld thick steel plates in one pass, adjust tool height in real-time, and capture data, enhancing CTC’s manufacturing capabilities and expanding friction stir welding in the US.

Hutchison Inc. Boosts Production with Launch of Robotic Welding

Hutchison Inc. (HW Brand) has been in business for more than 70 years, manufacturing fencing, wire, baling and building material products for livestock and equine. But it wasn’t until recently – when a workforce shortage made keeping up with demand difficult – that the company considered automation. New to robotics and navigating a challenging welding production line, Hutchison turned to Iowa-based Colewell Automation to develop an integrated robotic solution that not only improved consistently high quality but increased production and reduced worker overtime.

Rural Manufacturer Facing Welder Shortage Turns to FANUC’s Arc Welding Robots for Fabrication

The Will-Burt Co. uses FANUC automated welding robots integrated by FANUC ASI Weldbot to address welder shortages, control costs, improve welds and stay competitive in a global marketplace.  

Software for FANUC Welding Robots and Cobots

ArcTool

This application software package provides a unique process solution for robotic arc welding.

ArcTorchMate

A cost effective, easy-to-use solution for automatic adjustment of the Tool Center Point (TCP) on single motion group systems or for systems that incorporate the MultiARM feature.

 

ROBOGUIDE (R) WeldPRO

Easily create new weld paths with proper torch angles and process parameters with this simulation software. Complete workcells by importing actual tooling and workpiece CAD files.

Servo Torch

Fully integrated, servo-controlled, wrist-mounted, four-roll (4) “Pull” wire feeder controlled by the ARC Mate® series robots. The design is optimized to feed aluminum and soft wire.

Thick Plate Weld Package

Combines the options of Touch Sensing and Through Arc Seam Tracking into one convenient option.

 

Thru Arc Seam Tracking

Automatically adjusts the robot’s vertical and lateral trajectory to compensate for part warping or misplacement. Often used with Touch Sensing to find the start of the weld joint.

Torch Guard

A set of options that are used to perform accurate arc welding.

Touch Sensing

Uses a sensor to provide non-contact compensation for part displacement by changing a weld path automatically, eliminating the need to touch up points manually.

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