FANUC M-10iD/12 6-Axis Welding Robot 12 kg Payload 1441 mm Reach 0.02 mm Repeatability for Welding

Overview

• • The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a six-axis compact intelligent handling robot with all cabling routed inside the arm and wrist.
• • The FANUC M-10iD/12 carries 12 kg on the wrist and reaches 1,441 mm, with pose repeatability of ±0.02 mm measured to ISO 9283.
• • A proprietary gear drive handles high-inertia loads, so wide grippers and box-shaped tools can be accelerated without losing position.
• • The hollow bore of the rotating axis accepts tool cabling and air lines, and the hollow wrist lets a compact tool control box sit behind the arm.
• • Arm rigidity is reinforced so the FANUC M-10iD/12 settles without vibration after fast non-working moves, which shortens positioning time.
• • It mounts on the floor, on the ceiling or at an inclined angle, and the robot mass is 145 kg without the controller.
• • Intelligent options include iRVision built-in vision, force sensing and ROBOGUIDE offline teaching for fast line commissioning.
• • The same series also covers the /16S, /10L, /8L, M-20iD/25, /35 and /12L models, from 1,103 mm to 2,272 mm of reach.

Specifications

Advantages

Slim Arm with Internal Cable Routing

• • Motor cables, sensor leads and air lines run inside the arm and wrist, so nothing loops outside the FANUC M-10iD/12 during a cycle.
• • On the FANUC M-10iD/12, the enlarged bore of the rotating axis carries tool wiring through the base, which keeps the cell perimeter free for fences and walkways.
• • An enlarged hollow wrist allows a compact tool control box to be stored behind the arm instead of hanging in the working area.
• • Internal routing removes the most common cause of downtime on compact robots: chafed and snagged cable harnesses.

Handles High-Inertia Tools

• • A dedicated gear drive lets the FANUC M-10iD/12 move wide grippers and box-shaped vacuum tools with large moment of inertia.
• • Wrist torque of 22.0 N·m on J4 and J5 and 9.8 N·m on J6 supports offset tools mounted well away from the flange.
• • Permitted wrist inertia of 0.65 kg·m² on J4 and J5 and 0.17 kg·m² on J6 leaves room for multi-finger grippers and rotary actuators.
• • Because the tool capacity is documented up front, integrators can size end effectors without oversizing the robot.

Vibration-Free Positioning at Speed

• • A reinforced arm structure allows high-speed non-working moves followed by vibration-free positioning, which cuts air time per cycle.
• • On the FANUC M-10iD/12, axis speeds reach 260 °/s on J1 and J3 and 720 °/s on J6, so re-orientation between pick and place points is short.
• • ±0.02 mm repeatability keeps small parts in the same seat on every cycle, which matters for press and fixture loading.
• • The combination of speed and accuracy raises output without changing the cell layout or the fixture design.

Faster Teaching and Smarter Sensing

• • ROBOGUIDE offline teaching builds and validates the program before the cell is wired, which shortens commissioning time sharply.
• • iRVision built-in vision lets the FANUC M-10iD/12 locate parts on a conveyor and compensate for position before gripping.
• • Force sensor support enables compliance tasks such as press fitting, where contact force must be controlled rather than blind-positioned.
• • Floor, ceiling and inclined mounting let the FANUC M-10iD/12 fit cells that would otherwise need a different arm or a taller pedestal.

Applications

• • Sheet metal part handling: the FANUC M-10iD/12 loads and unloads stamping lines where slim arms must reach between presses.
• • Fiber laser welding: internal cable routing keeps the welding fibre and shielding gas lines protected close to the torch.
• • Machine tending: the FANUC M-10iD/12 loads CNC lathes and machining centres with a 1,441 mm reach and 12 kg capacity.
• • Assembly cells: screw driving, insertion and press fitting supported by force sensing and vision guidance.
• • Case packing and pick-and-place of small components with the FANUC M-10iD/12, where the hollow wrist carries vacuum lines inside the arm.
• • Quality inspection: the FANUC M-10iD/12 presents parts to a camera or gauge with repeatable ±0.02 mm positioning.
• • Ceiling-mounted and inclined installations where floor space is reserved for operators, conveyors or storage.

FAQ

What payload and reach does the FANUC M-10iD/12 provide?

12 kg wrist payload and 1,441 mm rated reach, with ±0.02 mm pose repeatability to ISO 9283 and a robot mass of 145 kg excluding the controller.

Can it be mounted on the ceiling or at an angle?

Yes. Floor, ceiling and inclined mounting are all supported. Note that J1 and J2 travel are restricted when the robot is installed at an inclined angle, and a mechanical brake option limits J1 to 340°.

Which tools can be fitted to the wrist?

On the FANUC M-10iD/12, permitted wrist torque is 22.0 N·m on J4 and J5 and 9.8 N·m on J6, with permitted inertia of 0.65 kg·m² on J4 and J5 and 0.17 kg·m² on J6. High-inertia tools are supported by the dedicated gear drive.

What are the ambient operating conditions?

0 °C to 45 °C, humidity normally below 75% RH without condensation (95% RH for up to one month), and vibration of 4.9 m/s² (0.5 G) or less at the installation.

How is the cabling handled?

The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a cable-integrated robot: motor cables, tool wiring and air lines pass through the hollow rotating axis and the hollow wrist, so no harness is exposed outside the arm.

Which models are available in the same series?

M-10iD/16S with 16 kg at 1,103 mm, M-10iD/10L with 10 kg at 1,636 mm, M-10iD/8L with 8 kg at 2,032 mm, M-20iD/25 with 25 kg at 1,831 mm, M-20iD/35 with 35 kg at 1,831 mm and M-20iD/12L with 12 kg at 2,272 mm.

What does commissioning involve?

Programs are prepared offline in ROBOGUIDE while the cell is being built, then downloaded and verified on site; iRVision and force sensing options are configured at the same time so the first production run starts sooner.