FANUC M-10iD/12 Cable-Integrated Welding Robot

The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a six-axis cable-integrated robot developed for welding and handling of small to medium parts. It pairs a 12 kg payload with a 1441 mm reach and holds a repeatability of ±0.02 mm, so the welding torch stays precisely on the joint during long production runs. A unique gear drive mechanism gives the slim arm high inertia and rigidity, which supports fast, accurate motion and lifts the productivity of a welding workstation.

The defining feature of the M-10iD series is cable integration: the cables and tubes behind the tool control box run through an enlarged J1 hollow tube, and the enlarged J4 and J6 hollow tubes let hand-control cables and tubes pass through the J3 arm, allowing the tool control box to be mounted compactly at the back of the arm. This reduces external dress-out, improves reliability and simplifies cell design. FANUC +RVision integrated vision and force sensor options support seam finding and adaptive welding, while ROBOGUIDE offline teaching reduces touch-up cost. Application examples include fibre laser welding and handling of sheet metal parts.

Technical Parameters

Key Advantages

• Cable-integrated design: cables and tubes route through the hollow tubes, reducing external dress-out.
• High rigidity: a unique gear drive mechanism delivers fast, accurate motion.
• Precise welding: ±0.02 mm repeatability keeps the torch on the joint.
• Compact tool mounting: the tool control box mounts at the back of the J3 arm.
• Smart functions: +RVision integrated vision and force sensor support adaptive welding.
• Faster commissioning: ROBOGUIDE offline teaching cuts touch-up cost.

Application Fields

• Fibre laser welding of sheet metal and thin-wall parts
• MIG/MAG arc welding in automated welding workstations
• Handling of sheet metal parts between welding and press stations
• Welding of small to medium fabricated assemblies
• Seam finding and adaptive welding with integrated vision

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What payload and reach does the M-10iD/12 offer?
A: This welding robot provides a 12 kg payload with a 1441 mm reach, a balance suited to welding torches and small to medium parts.

Q: How accurate is it for welding?
A: Repeatability is ±0.02 mm (ISO 9283), so the welding torch stays precisely on the joint across long production runs.

Q: What does cable-integrated mean?
A: Cables and tubes run through an enlarged J1 hollow tube and the J3/J4/J6 hollow tubes, so the tool control box mounts compactly at the back of the J3 arm and external dress-out is reduced.

Q: Which intelligent functions are available?
A: FANUC +RVision integrated vision and force sensor options support seam finding and adaptive welding, and ROBOGUIDE supports offline teaching.

Q: Which applications suit it best?
A: It is well suited to fibre laser welding, MIG/MAG arc welding and handling of sheet metal parts in automated welding cells.

For precise, compact welding automation, the FANUC M-10iD/12 combines a 12 kg payload, a 1441 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability in a cable-integrated six-axis robot. With enlarged hollow tubes, a rigid gear drive, +RVision and ROBOGUIDE support, it is a practical welding robot for fibre laser welding, arc welding and sheet metal handling. Share your part geometry, joint type and fixture layout, and we will confirm the right configuration for your welding workstation.