FANUC M-710iC/12L robotic welding station

FANUC M-710iC/12L robotic welding station was built in 2014 in Japan by Fanuc Corporation. All components of the welding station are brand new. It has never been in operation after purchase.

The FANUC M-710iC/12L is a state-of-the-art welding system designed for automated arc welding of structural components with even the most complex geometries. The machining process is performed by a FANUC 6-axis robot, distinguished by, among others, its clever design and robust arm with a large range of movement. The arm’s reach of 3323 mm and a payload of 12 kg enable the welding of complex workpieces, while maintaining a highly dynamic and repeatable process. Directly on the machine body, a reliable LINCOLN ELECTRIC wire feeder is placed, which ensures dynamic and accurate feeding of the welding wire. The welding torch, in turn, is automatically cleaned at predetermined intervals by the ABICOR BINZEL cleaning station, which injects a special anti-adhesion substance into it. This solution significantly extends the service life of the torch. The FANUC M710iC welding robot is also equipped with a number of additional functions to facilitate the daily operation of the machine. These include, e.g. the TAST function (automatic tracking and correction of the welding path) and the Touch Sensing function (automatic detection and compensation of workpiece displacement).

The welding station is fully complete and consists of the following components:
– robot arm: FANUC M-710iC/12L
– controller: FANUC R-30iB
– welder: LINCOLN Power Wave S500
– ABICOR BINZEL torch with liquid cooling and full set of hoses
– torch cleaning station: ABICOR BINZEL BRS-CC
– welding wire feeder: LINCOLN AutoDrive 4R100
– cooling unit: LINCOLN COOLARC 50
– portable control unit (pendant): FANUC iPendant
– set of cables for welding positioners

Technical specifications of the individual parts of the FANUC M-710iC/12L welding station

Welding robot

• number of axes: 6
• maximum payload: 12 kg
• maximum arm reach: 3123 mm
• positioning repeatability: ± 0.15 mm
• ArcTool software for easy setup and operation of the welding system
• FANUC Roboguide software for offline robot programming and machining simulation
• β22/2000is digital AC servo drives
• automatic welding torch calibration
• Torch Guard function – anti-collision system for welding torch
• TAST function (Through Arc Seam Tracking) – automatic tracking and correction of the welding path
• Touch Sensing function – automatic detection and compensation of workpiece displacement
• Constant Path function – maintaining a constant motion path regardless of static or dynamic speed changes
• Basic Positioner function – supporting of additional axes (welding positioner)
• Coordinated Motion function – coordinating the robot’s movement with external axes (welding positioner)
• Space Check function – workspace check
• Background Editing function – allows programme editing during robot operation
• Multi-Tasking function – multi-threaded execution of operations
• 4 predefined oscillation patterns
• Data Monitor function – monitoring of machining parameters
• Automatic Backup function – automatic backup of the system
• Web Server function – remote access to the system
• Logbook/ Alarm system – log of events and alarms
• DCS safety system (Dual Check Safety) in accordance with EN 954-1, TÜV certificate
• HMI operator panel with LCD touch screen and customisable user interfaces
• Ethernet interface for communication with PC
• FANUC Yellow Box
• 9-level password protection
• emergency stop button
• degree of protection: IP54
• enclosure with air cooling
• ambient temperature: 0-45°C
• relative humidity (without condensation): 5-95%
• power supply: 3x 400-500 V; 50/60 Hz
• weight of the FANUC M710iC/12L machine: 540 kg

Welder

• welding method: MIG/MAG Puls, TIG, ALU Puls, TIG Plus
• Lincoln Package – integration of welder with robot