FANUC M-710iC/50 50kg Payload 6-Axis Robot for CNC Machine Tending 2050mm Reach

Overview

Coolant mist, cast-iron dust and a cycle that never stops: that is the floor a machine tending robot has to survive.

The M-710iC/50 was built for it. A rigid arm structure takes the shock of clamping heavy castings without the wrist deflection that quietly ruins fixture alignment, and the sealed wrist keeps working through flood coolant and chip spray.

Operators stop hand-loading hot, oily parts, the cell keeps cutting through breaks, and a single arm can feed two machine tools from one floor-mounted base.

Advantages

• Shorter cycle times – high axis speeds and a stiff arm let the robot exchange parts while the machine is still cutting at the opposite station.
• Two-machine coverage – the long working envelope reaches a second machine tool from one base, so a single robot replaces two manual loaders.
• Stable heavy-part handling – high rigidity and generous wrist moment capacity carry large grippers and castings without chatter.
• Unattended running – repeatable part seating keeps fixture alignment identical from the first cycle to the last of the night shift.
• Less scrap and rework – parts are presented squarely every cycle, so mis-clamps and tool crashes drop sharply.
• Compact footprint – a small floor pad keeps aisles and operator access clear.

Integration

• Open fieldbus support – EtherCAT, DeviceNet and PROFINET options link the robot to the machine tool, PLC and safety logic without custom gateways.
• Cleaner cable dress – integrated signals and air supply on the upper arm remove loose cabling around the wrist.
• One control platform – the R-30iB Plus controller runs the robot, external axes and vision in the same environment.
• Parts commonality – standard FANUC spares and a global service network keep mean time to repair short.
• Fast commissioning – integrators already running FANUC cells reuse the same teach pendant, programming style and safety routines.
• Vision and force ready – iRVision and force sensing options allow part location without precision fixtures.

FAQ

Q: Can the M-710iC/50 be mounted on an external linear track or guided by a vision system?
A: Yes. The R-30iB Plus controller supports FANUC external axis control and iRVision, so a seventh-axis track, a positioner or 2D/3D vision guidance can be added without changing the robot.

Q: Under what conditions is the ±0.04 mm repeatability measured?
A: Repeatability follows the ISO 9283 test standard at the tool flange under rated payload and standard test conditions. Real cell accuracy also depends on gripper rigidity, part presentation and fixture repeatability, so we confirm the achievable tolerance against your workpiece.

Q: Is the protection rating enough for wet machining and casting cells?
A: Yes. The wrist and J3 arm are IP67 as standard and the body is IP54 with an IP67 option, which covers flood coolant, chip spray and fine casting dust. For high-pressure washdown we can quote the fully sealed configuration.

Q: What warranty and after-sales support comes with the robot?
A: Every unit ships with a 1 year warranty, FANUC genuine spare parts and access to the global FANUC service network. Commissioning support, programming training and preventive maintenance plans are available on request.