FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L 7kg Payload 911mm Reach Compact Arc Welding Robot 0.01mm

FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L 7kg Payload 911mm Reach Compact Arc Welding Robot 0.01mm

Overview

The FANUC ARC Mate 50iD/7L is a compact six-axis arc welding robot for small fixtures, thin-gauge parts and cells where floor space is tight. A 7 kg wrist payload is enough for a standard water-cooled torch, small wire feeder and collision sensor, while the 911 mm reach covers a bench-sized fixture without a positioner. Repeatability of 0.01 mm is among the tightest in its class, which matters on thin sheet where a drifting contact tip burns through quickly.

At 27 kg the arm can be mounted on a bench, a small positioner frame or a mobile trolley, and its IP67 body and wrist suit dusty workshops and wash-down areas. The hollow upper arm carries the torch bundle close to the wrist, so the cable does not loop loose over small fixtures. The R-30iB Plus controller provides integrated upper-arm signals and an air supply, reducing the wiring needed when the torch is changed or the cell is rebuilt.

These robots are typically used in job shops welding brackets, frames, tube assemblies and repair parts, where the same cell has to switch between jobs several times a day. Our team verifies torch TCP and runs a sample weld before dispatch, and can advise on fixture design, torch cleaning and fume extraction so a compact cell still meets CE or ANSI safety requirements.

Key Specifications

Key Advantages

• Repeatability of 0.01 mm holds torch height on thin-gauge sheet where burn-through is the main scrap risk.
• A 7 kg payload accepts a water-cooled torch, compact feeder and collision sensor without overloading the wrist.
• At 27 kg the arm mounts on a bench, small positioner frame or mobile trolley instead of a dedicated foundation.
• The 911 mm reach is matched to bench-sized fixtures, so no positioner is needed for most small parts.
• IP67 body and wrist cope with dust, spatter and wash-down in general fabrication shops.
• R-30iB Plus control with integrated upper-arm signals and air supply simplifies torch changes and cell rebuilds.

Typical Applications

• Sheet metal brackets, guards and enclosures
• Tube and pipe assemblies for furniture and carts
• Small chassis, frames and repair parts
• Stainless steel sinks, benches and catering equipment
• Automotive aftermarket exhaust and mounting parts
• Job-shop welding cells that change work several times a day

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What payload does the ARC Mate 50iD/7L carry?
A: The rated payload at the wrist is 7 kg, enough for a water-cooled torch, compact wire feeder and collision sensor.

Q: How large a part can the 911 mm reach cover?
A: The 911 mm reach suits bench-sized fixtures up to roughly 1.8 m across, so most small brackets and frames need no positioner.

Q: Why does 0.01 mm repeatability matter?
A: The arm returns to the taught point within 0.01 mm, keeping torch height and angle constant so thin sheet is less likely to burn through.

Q: Where can the robot be mounted?
A: At 27 kg it can sit on a bench, a small positioner frame or a mobile trolley, in floor, upside-down or angled positions.

Q: What protection does it offer?
A: The body and wrist are IP67 rated, with IP69K available on request for wash-down areas.

Q: Which controller and power supply are used?
A: The R-30iB Plus controller is standard and the robot runs on a 200-230 V single-phase supply, drawing about 0.5 kW on average.

Q: What is included with the unit?
A: Manipulator, R-30iB Plus controller, cables, documentation and a test report. Torch, feeder and fixture are quoted to suit the job.

Q: How is it shipped and supported?
A: It ships in an export wooden crate with shock absorbing packing, with commissioning guidance, spare parts and remote diagnostics included.

For a compact cell, the 7 kg payload, 911 mm reach and 0.01 mm repeatability of the ARC Mate 50iD/7L are usually specified together, because a small fixture leaves little room for error. If you are comparing a compact arc welding robot with a bench welder, send us the part drawings and we will confirm cycle time, fixture layout and torch package.