Models & specs
Welding cobot and robot models
Welding cobot and robot models are typically shortlisted on payload, reach, repeatability and which welding process the controller integrates natively, MIG most commonly. Manufacturers active in this space include Miller, Lincoln Electric, FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, Panasonic, KUKA, ESAB and cobot-focused entrants such as Novarc.
Model comparisons in this niche get muddied fast because a “welding robot” from an industrial automation brand and a “welding cobot” from a welding equipment brand are often solving different problems, even when the spec sheets look similar.
Established industrial robot brands
FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA and Panasonic each sell arc-welding-rated arms, generally sold through integrators as part of a full cell rather than as a standalone purchase.
Welding-brand cobot packages
Miller and Lincoln Electric package a collaborative arm with their own welding power source and software, aimed at shops that already know welding but are new to robotics. See individual comparisons under cobot vs industrial robot, and check welding cobot safety for the guarding requirements that differ between a collaborative and a traditional cell.
In this section
- Miller Welding Automation: PerformArc Cells and Copilot Miller welding automation covers two platforms: PerformArc robotic cells and the Copilot system. Specs, pricing context, and how to choose between them.
- Lincoln Robotic Welder: Cooper, Fab-Pak and the Full System Explained lincoln robotic welder packages from Lincoln Electric: Cooper cobot arms, Fab-Pak arc welding cells, Power Wave R450 specs and pricing context.
- FANUC welding robots: ARC Mate, CRX, and what buyers actually compare FANUC welding robots explained: ARC Mate 100iD and 120iD specs, ArcTool software, and where FANUC's CRX cobot line fits for welding.
- KUKA welding robots: models, specs and what they actually cost KUKA welding robot models compared: ARC HW payload and reach, KUKA.ArcTech software, and what integrators actually quote for a KUKA welding cell.
- BotX welder: the cobot welding cart from Hirebotics BotX welder explained: what Hirebotics actually built, the Red-D-Arc and Airgas rental model, and how it differs from similarly named competitors.
- Lincoln Cobot Welder: The Cooper System from Lincoln Electric Lincoln cobot welder guide: Cooper CRX and GoFa systems from Lincoln Electric, with arm specs, reseller pricing, and fit assessment for fab shops.
- ABB welding robots: IRB models, GoFa cobot, and real specs ABB welding robots compared: IRB 1520ID and 2600ID specs, RobotStudio ArcWelding software, and whether the GoFa cobot is a real welding option.
- Novarc Spool Welding Robot: what it is and what it actually does Novarc Spool Welding Robot explained: real specs, pipe diameter range, and documented productivity results from shipyards and pipe fabrication shops.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Which manufacturers make welding cobots and robots?
- Established industrial robot makers including FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA and Panasonic all offer welding-rated arms, alongside welding equipment manufacturers such as Miller and Lincoln Electric, whose cobot packages pair their own welding power sources with a partnered or in-house arm.
- What specs actually matter when comparing welding robot models?
- Payload and reach set which parts fit the cell. Repeatability, typically quoted around plus or minus 0.05 mm, affects weld consistency. Which welding process the controller natively integrates, usually MIG, determines whether you need a separate communication interface for TIG or laser work.