Head to head
Epson SCARA T6 vs FANUC SR-6iA
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Value SCARA for assembly and packaging cells
Fast SCARA for assembly and packaging lines
Specification duel
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The verdict
On paper these two are close, both carry 6 kg and 600 mm against 650 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the Epson SCARA T6 on the Built-in and the FANUC SR-6iA on the R-30iB Compact Plus, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the Epson SCARA T6 lists Tabletop mounting while the FANUC SR-6iA lists Floor and Wall mounting, which the other does not.
- Competitive cost for a full-size SCARA
- Fast planar cycle times
- Straightforward setup with Epson RC+ software
- Multiple reach variants available
- High-speed planar motion for pick-and-place
- Tight repeatability for small parts assembly
- Compact footprint for dense cell layouts
- Shares programming with FANUC six-axis lines
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Epson SCARA T6 or the FANUC SR-6iA?
- The Epson SCARA T6 and FANUC SR-6iA match at 6 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC SR-6iA has more reach at 650 mm versus 600 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC SR-6iA holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
- Should I choose the Epson SCARA T6 or the FANUC SR-6iA?
- Match the pick to the job. The Epson SCARA T6 is a SCARA arm at 6 kg and 600 mm. The FANUC SR-6iA is a SCARA arm at 6 kg and 650 mm.