ESAB Cobot: The Future of Collaborative Welding Automation
The ESAB Cobot is a cutting-edge collaborative robotic welding system designed to meet the growing demand for automation in fabrication and manufacturing. By combining the industry-leading Universal Robot arm with ESAB’s powerful Aristo® 500ix industrial pulse welding power source and RobustFeed U82 wire feeder, the ESAB Cobot delivers unparalleled precision, flexibility, and ease of use. This compact yet robust solution is ideal for industries that deal with high-mix, low-volume parts, helping businesses increase output, reduce rework, and improve productivity — without the need for complex programming or specialized operators. Also available with ESAB Transmig power sources.
The ESAB Cobot is equipped with intuitive, app-based software that allows welders — not programmers — to create and store weld sequences with ease. It also includes in-app remote support, making troubleshooting faster and more accessible. With features like advanced pulse functionality, the ESAB Cobot minimizes heat input and reduces spatter, leading to cleaner welds and less time spent on rework. This solution not only boosts welding efficiency but also sharpens your competitive edge by delivering superior weld quality while optimizing labor resources.
Key Features:
- Powered by the Aristo® 500ix industrial pulse welding power source for superior arc performance and feed-ability.
- Easy-to-use app-based software with part storage for quick recall and productivity monitoring.
- Intuitive control with the ability to program weld sequences via a tablet or smartphone — no robot programming expertise required.
- Advanced pulse functionality for reduced heat input and minimized spatter, lowering rework costs and time.
- Supports both air-cooled and water-cooled torch options to accommodate various welding environments.
- Collaborative robot (cobot) arm with a 1300 mm reach, suitable for small and large welding projects.
- Comes with in-app remote support, offering real-time troubleshooting and assistance within minutes.
- Capable of welding with mild steel, stainless steel, cored wire, and aluminum (0.8 mm – 1.6 mm).
Customer Success Stories:
- Skyvington Manufacturing, Ontario: Skyvington Manufacturing, a boutique metal fabricator, leveraged the ESAB Cobot to automate low- and medium-volume parts. All while maintaining quality and precision. Within the first month, the cobot made 25,000 welds, drastically improving production throughput. Skyvington reported that the cobot cut their welding time from hours to minutes per component. The Cobot makes it easier for them to fulfill larger orders without adding additional manpower. The intuitive programming system allowed their team to start using the cobot within minutes, simplifying the integration of automation into their operations. Read more on their story here.
- Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC), Virginia: ASC is a major player in the power generation packaging industry. They adopted the ESAB Cobot to weld critical components that secure heavy generator packages. By switching from TIG to MIG welding with the ESAB Cobot, they increased their production speed fivefold. Therefore, reducing the time it took to weld lifting rings from a full day to just 36 minutes. The cobot provided ASC with repeatable, high-quality welds while cutting down labor-intensive welding processes, making it a game-changer for their production line. Read more on their story here.
Key Industry Applications:
- General Industrial Fabrication: Ideal for fabricators working with high-mix, low-volume parts who need to maintain consistent weld quality while increasing productivity.
- Energy: Perfect for welding components in power generation systems. Where precision and durability are critical to the success of the end product.
- Transportation: Enhances welding speed and precision in manufacturing automotive and aerospace components, where reducing downtime is essential.
- Repair and Maintenance: Streamlines welding repair tasks by reducing setup times and increasing the speed of weld completion.
- Educational Institutions: A valuable tool for teaching welding automation and robotics to the next generation of welders and engineers.
Technical Specifications:
| Input Voltage for Cobot | 120-240 VAC, 1-phase |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage for Welding Equipment | 380-575 V ±10%, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Welding Output | Air-Cooled: 480 A / 60%, 320 A / 100%, Water-Cooled: 400 A / 100% |
| Wire Feed Speed | 0.8 – 25.0 m/min (30 – 985 ipm) |
| Max Spool Capacity | 20 kg (45 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F) |
| Maximum Cobot Arm Reach | 1300 mm (51.2 in.) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 1219 x 1042 x 2951 mm (48 x 41 x 116.2 in.) |
| Weight | 377 kg (830 lbs) |
The ESAB Cobot delivers a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly solution for manufacturers seeking to automate their welding processes. With fast setup times, easy programming, and superior weld quality, this collaborative robot is designed to help businesses stay ahead in an increasingly competitive industry.
