Yaskawa Motoman ArcMate YR-MH12: 6-Axis Welding Robot with Long Reach and 12kg Payload

• ✔ Six-axis kinematics for exceptional flexibility and complex welding trajectories
• ✔ Generous working reach of 1440 mm for efficient handling of large workpieces
• ✔ 12 kg load capacity, ideal for a wide range of welding guns and tools
• ✔ Stabilizes and consistently improves weld quality, ensuring uniformity and precision
• ✔ Increased productivity thanks to the possibility of continuous operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• ✔ Improving safety and working conditions in challenging and risky environments
• ✔ High repeatable accuracy of ±0.2 mm for reliable results every cycle

The Yaskawa welding robot is an industrial gem designed for optimal performance in arc welding. With its cutting-edge design and advanced features, it is a key element for automating production processes. Its ability to work with various welding technologies and ensure high quality welds makes this robot an indispensable assistant in modern industrial operations.

⚙️ Discover mastery in every weld

• This six-axis welding robot is designed as a multi-purpose and reprogrammable manipulator that excels in industrial automation. Its flexibility allows for effective adaptation to various welding, cutting and thermal spraying tasks.
• The basic working principle is based on “teach and reproduce”, where the robot records positions, motion parameters and welding data for automatic program generation. This guarantees the exact repetition of complex operations.
• It supports a wide range of arc welding technologies, including MIG (CO2, MAG) , MIG for aluminum and special alloys (MIC) , and submerged arc welding , making it a versatile solution for a variety of materials.
• With more than five degrees of freedom, typically six, the robot provides arbitrary spatial trajectory and orientation of the welding gun, which is crucial for complex welds.
• It offers linear and circular interpolation functions with a total of six oscillation modes that meet the specific requirements of the welding process and optimize weld quality.
• In addition to the robotic manipulator, the complete system also includes an advanced control system, welding equipment and workpiece holders, including two sets of rotary tables for continuous operation.

🔍 The welding of the future starts here

Industrial robots, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), are multi-purpose, reprogrammable automatic manipulators with at least three programmable axes, designed for industrial automation. This particular Yaskawa model is equipped with welding guns or a welding/cutting gun on the end flange joint, allowing it to perform welding, cutting or thermal spraying with maximum efficiency.

The key aspect is its reliability and repeatability. Once the “training” is complete, all you need to do is give the robot a start command and it will follow the learned steps exactly, completing the entire operation with consistent quality and minimal deviation. This not only ensures higher productivity, but also reduces the need for human intervention and minimizes errors.

In recent years, welding robot technology has made significant advances in areas such as weld tracking, information sensing, offline programming, path planning, intelligent control and simulation technology. This robot is the result of these innovations and is ready for further development, especially in the integration of visual control, fuzzy logic and virtual reality technologies that are shaping the future of welding.

😟 Are you facing the challenges of modern welding?

Traditional manual welding comes with a number of challenges: high demands on worker skills, consistent quality is difficult to maintain, production speeds are limited, and the working environment is often dangerous and physically demanding. Human fatigue and the risk of errors can lead to costly rework and production delays. It is also increasingly difficult to find and retain qualified welders.

✅ Take back control with precise robotic automation!

Yaskawa welding robots are the solution to these problems. Eliminate the need for manual work in hazardous areas and achieve unmatched accuracy, speed and repeatability. This robot transforms your welding line from an unstable and slow process to a highly efficient and reliable operation that allows you to focus on innovation and growth.

📈 Real benefits that will move your production forward

• Compact structure and multi-axis design: High degree of flexibility and large relative range of action lead to faster movement and easier access to difficult points.
• Improved control system: Faster response and more precise control ensure optimal welding performance and reduce cycle time.
• Accelerated operations: The ability to perform accelerated operations means significant savings in working time and an increase in overall production throughput.
• Fully independent multi-axis robot with intelligent manipulator: Expands the range of motion and allows adaptation to a wide range of tasks and workpiece geometries.
• Stabilization and improvement of weld quality: Ensures high uniformity and consistency of each weld, leading to fewer defects and higher product reliability.
• Increased work productivity: The ability to operate continuously 24 hours a day dramatically increases production capacity without the need for breaks.
• Improving working conditions: The robot takes over dangerous and monotonous tasks, protecting workers and allowing them to focus on more skilled activities.
• Reducing worker skill requirements: Automation reduces the reliance on highly specialized welders, making human resource management easier.

🎯 Who is this robot the ideal choice for?

• Automotive industry: For welding chassis, bodies and components with high precision and speed.
• Heavy machinery manufacturing: For robust and reliable welds on construction machinery, agricultural machinery and other large structures.
• Metal fabrication and engineering: For parts requiring high weld quality and repeatability, such as in furniture, fitness equipment or general metal products.
• Aerospace and specialty applications: For precision welding of parts where absolute reliability and error minimization are critical.

🤔 Do you have questions? We bring clear answers.

• Concern: Is robotic automation too complex to implement and operate? Answer: Thanks to the “teach and reproduce” principle, programming is intuitive. The robot simply “learns” your tasks and then repeats them exactly, which simplifies adaptation to production.
• Concern: What if the robot requires frequent and expensive maintenance? Answer: Industrial robots are designed for a long service life (8-10 years) with minimal maintenance. Regular maintenance is recommended once a year or after 3,000 operating hours to ensure maximum reliability and extend the service life.
• Concern: How quickly will the investment in a welding robot pay back? Answer: Conservative estimates show that one robot can replace three to five human workers. This leads to significant labor cost savings, increased productivity, and improved quality, accelerating the return on investment.

🛠️ Technical specifications

Parameter	Value
Working range	1440mm
Maximum load capacity (manipulator)	12 kg
Load capacity (arc welding)	5 kg
Number of axes	6
Repeatable accuracy	±0.2mm
Maximum movement speed (point-to-point)	>60 m/min
Welding methods	MIG (CO2, MAG), MIC, submerged arc welding
Interpolation function	Linear and circular with 6 oscillation modes

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many ways can robots currently be programmed?

Currently, the most developed and common method of programming via a teaching device is the point-to-point method.

Can one robot replace several people?

A conservative estimate is that one robot can replace three to five human workers, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

What is the lifespan of industrial robots?

The typical lifespan of robots is 8–10 years, assuming regular maintenance.

How often does the robot need to be maintained during use?

During the use of robots, maintenance should be performed once a year or after every 3,000 operating hours to extend their lifespan and ensure reliability.