The new, compact six-axis ARC Mate 100iC from Fanuc Robotics America Inc. (www.fanucrobotics.com) is equipped with iRVision and features internal routing that allows the dress package to follow the motion range of the robot, simplifying programming and eliminating the worries of bending, snagging or breaking cables.

The ARCMate 100iC and R-30iA Controller can be integrated in a welding system that includes the weld torch cable, wire feeder, and welding power supply. Design enhancements include:
• An inherently rigid cantilevered forearm that simplifies cable management and maintenance.
• Integrated wire feed control cable, with shielding gas hose and welding power cables.
• A 15 percent increase in acceleration for high motion performance.
• A 10-kg payload — a 67 percent increase over the previous model — supports traditional welding dress-out packages.
• Slimmer forearm and a 15-percent size reduction of the robot base maximizes reach in confined areas, allowing manufacturers to install multiple robots in close proximity.
• Multiple mounting positions include floor, invert and angle. Another feature, ArcLink XT — the industry's first Ethernetbased welding network — is a flexible and powerful welding network that allows the R-30iA Controller to handle up to four welding power supplies. The connection to the welder is over the standard R-30iA Ethernet connection.