FANUC ARC Mate 50iD Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 7 kg Arc Welding Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The FANUC ARC Mate 50iD is a 6-axis arc welding robot with a maximum payload of 7 kg, a reach of 717 mm and ±0.018 mm repeatability, listed from USD 18,500. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The FANUC ARC Mate 50iD is a 6-axis arc welding robot with a 7 kg payload, a 717 mm reach and a repeatability of ±0.018 mm. It is a compact arm designed for arc welding of small parts in tight cells. The arm weighs 25 kg, can be mounted on the floor, at an angle or inverted, and runs on the FANUC R-30iB Plus series controller. It is listed from USD 18,500. The ARC Mate 50iD is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
FANUC ARC Mate 50iD at a Glance
Maximum payload: 7 kg
Reach: 717 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.018 mm
Weight: 25 kg
Controller: R-30iB Plus series
Price: from USD 18,500
Status: no longer part of the current FANUC product range
FANUC ARC Mate 50iD Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD.
Specification | FANUC ARC Mate 50iD |
Manufacturer | FANUC |
Model | ARC Mate 50iD |
Robot type | 6-axis arc welding robot |
Maximum payload | 7 kg |
Reach | 717 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.018 mm |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, PROFIBUS, FL-net, Modbus, OPC UA |
Certifications | PL e, Cat. 4, SIL 3 emergency stop function, PL d, Cat. 3, SIL 2 position/speed check function |
Starting price | From USD 18,500 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 controlled axes
Max. wrist payload 7 kg
Horizontal reach 717 mm
Repeatability ±0.018 mm
Mass 25 kg
Installation floor, angle or inverted
Controller R-30iB Plus series
Design and Build Quality
The ARC Mate 50iD belongs to the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD series. Published build data: mass 25 kg; installation floor, angle or inverted.
Programming and Software
Teach Pendant and ROBOGUIDE
The ARC Mate 50iD runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller and is programmed from the FANUC teach pendant. FANUC's ROBOGUIDE software is available for offline programming and cell simulation.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, PROFIBUS, FL-net, Modbus and OPC UA.
FANUC ARC Mate 50iD Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the ARC Mate 50iD are arc welding, spot welding, cutting, material handling and machine tending.
Arc welding
The ARC Mate 50iD carries an arc welding torch along the seam with ±0.018 mm repeatability.
Spot welding
The ARC Mate 50iD carries a spot welding gun for sheet-metal joining in body and frame production.
Cutting
The ARC Mate 50iD is used for cutting within its 7 kg payload and 717 mm reach.
FANUC ARC Mate 50iD Price and Value
The FANUC ARC Mate 50iD is listed from USD 18,500 on All Things Cobots. The controller, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
7 kg maximum payload with a 717 mm reach
±0.018 mm repeatability
Several installation options: floor, angle or inverted
Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces
Cons
No longer part of the current FANUC product range
Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding
The 7 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD?
The FANUC ARC Mate 50iD fits fabricators and manufacturers that are automating arc welding. For a new project, ask FANUC for the current equivalent.
See the full FANUC ARC Mate 50iD product listing on All Things Cobots.
FANUC ARC Mate 50iD FAQ
How much does the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD cost?
The FANUC ARC Mate 50iD is listed from USD 18,500 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD?
The ARC Mate 50iD has a maximum payload of 7 kg and a reach of 717 mm.
How accurate is the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD?
Its published repeatability is ±0.018 mm.
How many axes does the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD have?
The ARC Mate 50iD has 6 axes.
How is the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD programmed?
It is programmed from the FANUC teach pendant, and ROBOGUIDE is available for offline programming and simulation.
Which controller does the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD use?
It runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller.
How much does the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD weigh?
Published mass 25 kg.
How can the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD be mounted?
Published installation options: floor, angle or inverted.
Is the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD still in production?
No. The ARC Mate 50iD is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
What is the FANUC ARC Mate 50iD used for?
Typical applications are arc welding, spot welding, cutting, material handling and machine tending.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
