Fronius WireSense Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The Fronius WireSense is a robotic welding product, listed from USD 3,500. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
Fronius WireSense is a sensing function that uses the welding wire electrode as a contact sensor in robotic welding. A reversing wire movement at around 100 Hz scans the component before welding and detects edges, height differences and air gaps on sheets from 0.5 mm to 20 mm thick. The welding machine sends the measured data to the robot controller, which corrects the tool center point and the programmed path. WireSense needs no camera or additional optical sensor and works on steel, stainless steel and aluminium. It requires a TPS/i or iWave welding machine with the Robacta Drive CMT drive unit and CMT wire buffer. It is listed from USD 3,500.
Fronius WireSense at a Glance
Product type: Robotic welding product
Price: from USD 3,500
Fronius WireSense Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Fronius WireSense.
Specification | Fronius WireSense |
Manufacturer | Fronius |
Model | WireSense |
Product type | Robotic welding product |
Starting price | From USD 3,500 |
Detailed Technical Data
Sensing function: wire electrode used as a contact sensor
Reversing wire movement at around 100 Hz
Edge detection and height measurement on sheets 0.5-20 mm
Materials: steel, stainless steel, aluminium
Requires TPS/i or iWave welding machine with Robacta Drive CMT drive unit and CMT wire buffer
Design and Build Quality
The WireSense is a robotic welding product made by Fronius.
Integration and Compatibility
The WireSense is connected to the robot or line controller. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Fronius WireSense Applications and Use Cases
Fronius WireSense is a sensing function that uses the welding wire electrode as a contact sensor in robotic welding. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Robotic Welding
The WireSense is used in robotic arc welding cells.
Fronius WireSense Price and Value
The Fronius WireSense is listed from USD 3,500 on All Things Cobots. Mounting kits, cabling, software options and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Published specifications from Fronius
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Fronius WireSense?
The Fronius WireSense fits fabricators and integrators who are building or upgrading robotic welding cells.
See the full Fronius WireSense product listing on All Things Cobots.
Fronius WireSense FAQ
How much does the Fronius WireSense cost?
The Fronius WireSense is listed from USD 3,500 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Fronius WireSense?
Fronius WireSense is a sensing function that uses the welding wire electrode as a contact sensor in robotic welding.
Is the Fronius WireSense compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
