9 Welding Robots to Watch From Fabtech 2021

Yaskawa HC10XP

Yaskawa‘s new six-axis HC10XP robot is designed to supplement manual welding or for use with heavy workpieces, with the ability to complete long welds faster and more repeatably than a human.

The HC10XP features a 10 kg (22 lb.) payload and a 1,200 mm (47.2 in.) reach. The cobot can shift from collaborative speed in PFL mode or full speed in industrial mode (up to 2,000 mm/s or 4.4 mph based on payload). This allows users to optimize cycle times based on risk assessment and process requirements, said Yaskawa.

Workers can use a teach pendant or use guiding or jogging with an external device and I/O control to teach the welds to the cobot.

At Fabtech 2021, cobot vendors displayed the latest features and accessories for automated welding, as shops struggle with worker shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

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