The ArcWorld Family: A Smarter Approach to Robot Welding

Integrating robot welding into a manufacturing process used to be a complex, expensive task. Companies had to dedicate significant floor space, build custom setups, and train workers to operate unfamiliar robotic systems. That’s no longer the case. 

Yaskawa’s ArcWorld Family provides an efficient, flexible, and space-saving solution for businesses looking to automate welding without the hassle of large-scale custom integration.

Designed for MOTOMAN arc welding robots, the ArcWorld Family offers turnkey robotic welding systems that include everything needed to get started, robots, controllers, safety features, and welding equipment from leading suppliers. 

Whether you're looking to improve output, consistency, or safety, ArcWorld provides a cost-effective path to high-performance welding automation.

Why ArcWorld? The Challenges of Traditional Welding Cells

For many businesses, transitioning from manual welding to robot welding comes with concerns. Space constraints, high setup costs, and long implementation times can discourage manufacturers from automating their welding processes. 

Even companies already using robotic welding often struggle with complex integration, inconsistent programming, and maintenance challenges. The ArcWorld Family addresses these issues with a compact, modular, and easy-to-deploy design. 

Unlike traditional robotic welding systems that require extensive planning and installation, ArcWorld units are pre-engineered, reducing setup time and minimizing disruption to production. 

Many models are operational within hours of delivery, allowing businesses to immediately benefit from faster cycle times, improved weld quality, and reduced rework.

ArcWorld Mini & Micro: Big Welding Power in a Small Space

Floor space is a valuable commodity in any manufacturing environment. Large robotic welding cells often require significant room, making automation impractical for smaller workshops or crowded production lines. 

The ArcWorld Mini and ArcWorld Micro solve this problem by offering high-performance robotic welding in a compact footprint.

The ArcWorld RS Mini is a complete welding cell equipped with a MOTOMAN AR900 robot, a YRC1000 controller, and an integrated worktable. 

This system is perfect for businesses looking to replace or supplement manual welding, as it significantly reduces setup and preparation time. The revolving door and turntable design allow for continuous operation, effectively doubling welding output while maintaining a small footprint.

For even tighter spaces, the ArcWorld HS Micro provides one of the smallest welding cells available, with a footprint of just 1.4m². This system is ideal for small part welding, pre-assembly before transferring to a larger robotic cell, or even welding training programs. 

Despite its size, the HS Micro delivers the same precision and efficiency as larger robotic welding systems, making it a practical solution for businesses wanting to start with robot welding without committing to a large-scale installation.

ArcWorld CS: High-Output Robot Welding in a Self-Contained Unit

For businesses handling larger, more complex welding tasks, the ArcWorld CS series offers high-output robotic welding in a pre-engineered system.

Unlike conventional robotic welding setups that require custom engineering, ArcWorld CS comes ready to install, significantly reducing implementation time.

The ArcWorld CS V2TL-500 includes a built-in turn-tilt positioner, allowing for greater flexibility in welding angles and positions. This is particularly useful for welding complex or multi-sided parts where manual adjustments would slow production. 

The V2-500 series, available in different sizes, provides options for handling workpieces ranging from small assemblies to large structural components.

ArcWorld CS units are designed with user-friendly operation in mind. The enclosed workspace improves safety, while the overhead crane access allows for efficient material loading and unloading. 

These systems are also compatible with single or twin robot setups, making them adaptable to different production requirements.

Faster Setup, Easier Operation, and More Flexibility

One of the biggest advantages of the ArcWorld Family is how quickly businesses can get up and running. Unlike custom-built robotic welding cells that require weeks or months of installation and programming, ArcWorld units are designed for fast deployment.

Each system includes:

• Pre-wired connections for power and air supply, reducing setup time.

• Pre-installed safety enclosures with glare shields to protect operators.

• Standardized welding equipment compatible with major brands like Fronius, Lincoln Electric, and Miller.

• Offline programming compatibility, allowing for easy integration with existing MotoSim software.

With MotoMount fixture brackets, ArcWorld units also reduce stress and wear on positioners and fixtures, eliminating the risk of parts shifting due to welding loads.

How ArcWorld is Transforming Welding Across Industries

In automotive manufacturing, ArcWorld systems are used for chassis welding, exhaust system assembly, and structural reinforcements. These processes demand high-speed, high-precision welding, something that manual welding struggles to achieve consistently.

For heavy equipment and construction, ArcWorld robots provide strong, reliable welds for steel beams, excavator arms, and crane components. Such industries require structural integrity, and robot welding ensures consistent penetration and fusion, reducing the risk of defects.

Smaller-scale metal fabricators benefit from ArcWorld’s compact, cost-effective designs, which allow for automated welding even in smaller production environments. 

Businesses producing pressure vessels, industrial piping, and structural components can all improve weld consistency and reduce production times with ArcWorld.

Why ArcWorld is the Smart Choice for Robot Welding

Choosing ArcWorld means choosing a turnkey solution that eliminates the headaches of integrating robotic welding. 

Rather than spending months designing and installing a custom robot welding setup, businesses can deploy an ArcWorld system in hours, dramatically reducing downtime and implementation costs.

For manufacturers still relying on manual welding, ArcWorld Mini and Micro offer an easy entry point into robotic automation, with systems designed to supplement existing workflows without requiring massive space or infrastructure changes.

For larger, high-output operations, the ArcWorld CS family provides pre-engineered robotic welding solutions that improve efficiency, reduce material waste, and enhance safety.

Unlike traditional robotic welding setups, ArcWorld units are easy to relocate, expand, and adapt, making them a long-term investment for businesses looking to future-proof their welding processes.

Whether you’re replacing manual welding, expanding your production line, or looking for a compact automation solution, the ArcWorld Family provides a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective way to integrate robot welding.

To learn more about ArcWorld and how it can improve your welding processes, contact Yaskawa today.