FANUC M-710iC/50S Compact 6-Axis Handling Robot 50 kg Payload 1359 mm Reach for Palletizing and Handing

Overview

• • The FANUC M-710iC/50S is a six-axis medium-payload handling robot with a compact body built for narrow work areas.
• • The FANUC M-710iC/50S carries 50 kg on the wrist inside a short 1,359 mm reach, which suits cells where a long arm would hit guards or conveyors.
• • Pose repeatability of ±0.03 mm to ISO 9283 keeps machined parts aligned when the robot loads fixtures and chucks.
• • Wrist moments of 206 N·m on J4 and J5 and 127 N·m on J6 allow long grippers and heavy offset tools on the same arm.
• • The full cover gives the series IP67-equivalent protection against dust and dips, which matters in die casting and deburring areas.
• • The 545 kg arm mounts on the floor, upside down or at an angle, so the FANUC M-710iC/50S fits both new cells and retrofits.
• • It is one of eight M-710iC models from 12 kg to 70 kg, so a heavier or longer variant can replace it without changing the control concept.

Specifications

Advantages

Compact Body for Narrow Cells

• • The short 1,359 mm reach and compact body let the FANUC M-710iC/50S work inside guards, between machines or above a conveyor.
• • A smaller swept volume means less fence and less floor per cell, which matters when an existing line has no free bay.
• • Upside-down and angle mounting let the FANUC M-710iC/50S be fitted above the machine instead of beside it, freeing operator space.
• • At 545 kg the arm can be installed on a raised steel platform or a machine-mounted bracket without a heavy foundation.

Heavy Wrist Capacity on a Short Arm

• • On the FANUC M-710iC/50S, a 50 kg wrist payload on a 1,359 mm arm gives a payload-to-reach ratio that suits castings, billets and heavy blanks.
• • Wrist moments of 206 N·m on J4 and J5 allow double grippers and long fork tools without exceeding the drive limits.
• • Wrist inertia of 28 kg·m² on J4 and J5 of the FANUC M-710iC/50S supports wide parallel grippers and rotary units on the same flange.
• • A 15 kg allowance at the J3 casing covers cable management and sensor brackets on the FANUC M-710iC/50S forearm.

Speed and Accuracy Where It Counts

• • On the FANUC M-710iC/50S, ±0.03 mm repeatability is tighter than most handling tasks need, which leaves margin for fixture wear over the cell life.
• • J4 turns 720° at 250 °/s and J6 turns 720° at 355 °/s, so part re-orientation between chuck and conveyor is quick.
• • J1 and J2 both reach 175 °/s, keeping the swing between two machines short on the FANUC M-710iC/50S.
• • Short moves may not reach the stated maximum speeds, so cycle times should be confirmed in ROBOGUIDE simulation.

Built for Dirty Processes

• • A full cover gives IP67-equivalent resistance to dust and dips, which is why the series is used for die cast loading.
• • The FANUC M-710iC/50S runs from 0 °C to 45 °C with humidity normally below 75% RH covers most machine shops without extra enclosure.
• • iRVision is available as an option for bin picking of cylindrical parts, where parts arrive in random orientation.
• • The same full-cover design supports de-burring and sealing tasks where abrasive dust and overspray are present.

Applications

• • Machine load and unload: the FANUC M-710iC/50S moves 50 kg parts into lathes, machining centres and presses.
• • Die cast loading and unloading, where the full cover survives release spray, flash and hot part handling.
• • De-burring and fettling with pneumatic or electric tools, using the 206 N·m wrist moment to support the spindle offset.
• • Bin picking of cylindrical parts when iRVision is fitted, feeding a lathe or a gauging station.
• • Press tending and inter-press transfer in narrow bays, where a short arm avoids rebuilding the line layout.
• • Assembly and handling of heavy sub-assemblies that must be presented at a controlled angle.
• • Ceiling or angle-mounted installations with the FANUC M-710iC/50S above a machine, where floor space has to stay free for operators and forklifts.

FAQ

What payload and reach does the FANUC M-710iC/50S offer?

50 kg on the wrist and a 1,359 mm reach on six axes, with ±0.03 mm repeatability to ISO 9283 and an arm mass of 545 kg without the controller.

How can the robot be mounted?

The FANUC M-710iC/50S supports floor, upside-down and angle mounting. When the robot is installed at an angle, the J1 and J2 motion ranges are restricted, so the cell layout must be checked against the reduced envelope.

What tooling can be carried on the wrist?

Allowable wrist moments are 206 N·m on J4 and J5 and 127 N·m on J6, with allowable inertia of 28 kg·m² on J4 and J5 and 11 kg·m² on J6. The J3 casing accepts up to 15 kg, depending on the payload at the wrist.

Is the robot protected against dust and coolant?

Yes. The series uses a full cover that provides IP67-equivalent resistance to dust and dips, which is why the FANUC M-710iC/50S is used for die cast loading, de-burring and other severe-environment tasks.

Which other models are in the same series?

Eight models: M-710iC/12L with a hollow wrist at 3,123 mm, /20L at 3,110 mm, /20M at 2,582 mm, /45M at 2,606 mm, /50 and /70 at 2,050 mm, /50S at 1,359 mm, and the five-axis /50H for high-speed transfer with ceiling mounting.

What accuracy and speed should be expected?

±0.03 mm repeatability. At maximum the axes run 175 °/s on J1, J2 and J3, 250 °/s on J4 and J5 and 355 °/s on J6; short moves may not reach these speeds, so cycle times are best verified in simulation.

What are the site requirements?

Ambient temperature 0 °C to 45 °C, humidity normally below 75% RH with no condensation (95% RH for up to one month), and vibration of 4.9 m/s² (0.5 G) or less at the mounting point.