Cobot Welding Packages - Collaborative Robots for Arc Welding
With the largest range of collaborative robot models and the easiest to use programming interface, FANUC's arc welding cobots can provide the perfect fit for your manufacturing operation. FANUC's new CRX Series and our green CR Series Cobots offer the same high level of performance that FANUC ARC Mate robots are known for including world-renowned technology and proven reliability. Built-in sensors allow our welding cobots to work safely alongside people without the need for expensive guarding.
Easy to use – even for those who have never used a robot, our advanced collaborative welding robot technology, coupled with the knowledge and expertise that stands behind every welding cobot, gives you the confidence to automate difficult welding projects. By working with FANUC and our Authorized System Integration partners, manufacturers will find arc welding process solutions that increase their competitive position in today's global economy.
Arc Welding Cobots | Simple setup and programming makes it easy to get started
Just connect and weld
FANUC cobots can effortlessly integrate with almost all weld packages, allowing quick torch, wire feeder and dresspack installations as well as an easy to use welding power source interface thanks to in-built libraries. Users can simply select and weld.
Easy programming for your welding cobots
ArcTool software provides an easy to understand user interface, using common welding terms. Robot programs can be developed quickly to get the robot into production with minimal downtime. Common programming language with all FANUC robots makes it easy for all plant personnel to work with any robot.
FANUC Cobots handle multiple robotic welding processes
Select the weld process that fits your application with the confidence that the ARC Mate robot can handle MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Plasma (PAW) or Laser welding. FANUC works with you to create low spatter welding solutions to give a clean finish on your parts.
Smart functions for intelligent cobot welding
Use sensors to adjust programs
When welding inconsistent production parts, optional sensors will adjust the weld program to maintain weld quality. Options such as Touch Sensing, Through Arc Seam Tracking and laser vision will add seam finding, seam tracking or joint measurement capabilities. Adaptive capability to adjust the weld parameters can be used to optimize weld size based on sensor feedback.
Arc welding with vision
Integrated vision allows robots to recognize and locate objects, weld seams and part features, as well as performing pre-weld checks or inspections. This easy-to-use plug-and-play technology helps improve productivity for any welding application.
Automatic TCP alignment
Our intelligent arc welding cobots can automatically adjust Tool Center Point (TCP) during torch maintenance to maximize system uptime and increase productivity by maintaining consistent weld seams.
Strong arc welding cobots – big benefits
Highest payload in its class
FANUC robots offer both the strength and reliability to handle all arc welding applications, including submerged arc welding, tandem torches and multiple welding processes on the same robot. Additional payload capability allows other peripheral equipment such as sensors or grippers for material handling tasks.
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.
The benefits of a hollow wrist
Hollow wrist design on our CR-15iA cobot routes the welding torch through the robot arm to reduce wear and tear on the expensive welding cables. The through-arm design also protects the cabling and allows offline programming without having to simulate cable placement.
A narrow space specialist
Slim wrist robots are well suited for arc welding processes involving hard-to-access spaces. They are used extensively in TIER 1 manufacturing for car axle, bracket, seat and exhaust welding, as well as to produce goods such as beams and cranes and base business goods such as tanks, tubes and pipes, etc.
You don’t have to buy it to try it
WeldPRO trial software
Using WeldPRO offline simulation software, you can give the robot a test drive before you buy. Test different size robots with your part model to simulate robot motion and calculate cycle time. Optimize the workcell size and layout for your applications.
Easy offline programming in WeldPRO
CAD to PATH functionality allows you to import CAD drawings in just one click and can be modified offline, even while robots are working. Torch vs. fixture, automatic collision avoidance and weld cycle optimizations make arc welding applications even more efficient.
Commonly Asked Questions about welding cobots
What is a welding cobot?
Collaborative welding robots - or welding cobots for short - are safety-rated industrial robots that require little to no safeguarding required with a traditional industrial robot. Welding cobots resolve ergonomic issues and save space, and can save costs on expensive capital equipment such as fencing.
What are collaborative robots used for?
Collaborative robots are used in a variety of manufacturing applications, including arc welding, assembly, machine tending, pick and place, packaging, palletizing and more.
What are the different types of collaborative robots?
According to ISO 10218 part 1 and part 2, there are four main types of collaborative robots: safety monitored stop, speed and separation, power and force limiting, and hand guiding.
How much do collaborative robots cost?
There are a variety of factors in play that will determine the cost of a cobot. It is always best to speak with a collaborative robot expert who can listen and help understand your specific needs and provide the best solution. Additionally, FANUC America has the industry's largest network of Authorized System Integrators for robotics and arc welding throughout the Americas who can help solve your challenges.
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