Yaskawa ArcWorld 500 Welding Cell Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Yaskawa ArcWorld 500 is a customizable dual-station robotic welding cell for small to medium parts and medium-volume production, in roughly the footprint of a single-station cell.
Tooling changes quickly and each station can carry different parts or sequential operations. An electric barrier door cycles in 2 seconds, and a Functional Safety Unit safeguards between stations without switches or a safety PLC.
Quick Verdict
A flexible, customizable cell for shops that want dual-station productivity with room to tailor the setup.
Yaskawa ArcWorld 500 Welding Cell at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Pre-engineered robotic welding cell |
Stations | 2 |
Customization | Customizable configuration |
Barrier door | Electric, 2 s cycle |
Safety | Functional Safety Unit |
Tooling | Quick change, per-station parts |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
A pre-engineered welding cell packages the robot, power source, positioner or fixtures, guarding and controls into one validated unit, which shortens installation and makes safety approval simpler than a custom cell.
Dual-station layouts keep the arc on: an operator unloads and reloads one station while the robot welds at the other, so robot utilisation stays high and cycle time is set by weld time rather than loading.
Integration and Selection
Confirm part sizes, weights, cycle times and safety requirements, and check controller compatibility with existing Motoman equipment.
Plan floor or overhead space, utilities, operator access and the end-of-arm tooling or torch package as part of the same project.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Metal fabrication | Mixed small parts |
Automotive suppliers | Brackets and assemblies |
HVAC | Frames and housings |
Agricultural equipment | Weldments |
Functional Uses
Dual-station MIG welding
Mixed-part production
Sequential operations
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Customizable
Quick tooling change
Simplified safety
Limitations
Payload and reach not listed on A3
Who Should Consider the Yaskawa ArcWorld 500 Welding Cell?
Manufacturers and integrators using or planning Yaskawa Motoman systems who need the ArcWorld 500.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Yaskawa prices the ArcWorld 500 by configuration, robot, options and integration scope.
Further Reading
Yaskawa ArcWorld 500 Welding Cell FAQ
What is the ArcWorld 500?
The Yaskawa ArcWorld 500 is a customizable dual-station robotic welding cell for small to medium parts and medium-volume production, in roughly the footprint of a single-station cell.
What are its key specifications?
Stations: 2; Customization: Customizable configuration; Barrier door: Electric, 2 s cycle.
What applications suit it?
Dual-station MIG welding, Mixed-part production, Sequential operations.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Yaskawa or an authorised integrator.
