Head to head
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD vs FANUC M-10iA/12
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
FANUC2 wins
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD
Purpose-built arm for MIG and TIG welding cells
FANUC1 wins
FANUC M-10iA/12
Compact fast arm for welding and light handling
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
12 kg
Payload
12 kg
1,441 mm
Reach
1,420 mm
±0.02 mm
Repeatability
±0.08 mm
6
Axes
6
145 kg
Robot mass
130 kg
2016
Introducedreference
Not confirmed
The verdict
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD reaches farther at 1441 mm. FANUC ARC Mate 100iD holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm. FANUC ARC Mate 100iD is a arc welding arm and FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm, so match the pick to how the cell is guarded and how operators work around it.
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD →
- +Hollow wrist keeps torch cables protected
- +Slim arm accesses tight weld joints
- +Integrated arc welding software package
- +Fast point-to-point moves between welds
FANUC M-10iA/12 →
- +Fast cycle times for its payload class
- +Hollow wrist simplifies cable and torch routing
- +Compact base footprint
- +Good reach-to-size ratio
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC ARC Mate 100iD or the FANUC M-10iA/12?
- The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD and FANUC M-10iA/12 match at 12 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD has more reach at 1441 mm versus 1420 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC ARC Mate 100iD or the FANUC M-10iA/12?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD is a arc welding arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm. The FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1420 mm.