Yaskawa
3D laser welding at high speeds
The Motoman GA50 expands Yaskawa's industrial robot portfolio. With a repeat accuracy of +/-0.015 mm, the new development is particularly suitable for 3D welding of complex contours and challenging workpieces.
The manipulator also ensures accuracy and path fidelity for linear and circular movements thanks to Sigma-7 precision special gears from Yaskawa's own production. According to the company, the rigidity of the robot arm is around 50 % higher than that of a Motoman handling robot of comparable design. With a payload of 50 kg and a reach of up to 2,038 mm, a wide variety of laser welding heads can be mounted, enabling even large workpieces to be processed. As an additional design improvement, the robot only requires a single cable for connection to the YCR1000 controller. Designed in protection class IP67, it can also be used in harsh environments.
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