OTC Daihen FD-B6 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | OTC Daihen |
|---|---|
| Model | FD-B6 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Payload | 6 kg |
| Reach | 1400 mm |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus |
| Country of origin | JP |
Key features
- 6-axis arc welding robot
- 6kg payload, 1400mm reach
- Hollow-arm through-arm cable management
- ±0.08mm repeatability
- MIG/MAG/TIG compatible
- OTC AX controller with integrated welding control
- Automotive and structural welding optimised
What is it?
The OTC Daihen FD-B6 is the standard mid-reach model in OTC's FD welding series. At 1400mm reach and 6kg payload, it covers the majority of automotive body welding, structural fabrication, and general manufacturing arc welding tasks.
Who is it for?
Automotive fabricators, structural steel manufacturers, and general metal fabrication operations deploying arc welding automation for medium-scale components. Integrators building standard welding cells requiring 1400mm reach coverage.
Key specs
- Axes: 6
- Payload: 6 kg
- Reach: 1400 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.08 mm
- Application: Arc welding (MIG/MAG/TIG)
- Controller: AX controller
- Cable management: Hollow-arm through-arm routing
Applications
Automotive body arc welding, structural steel fabrication, general MIG/MAG welding, medium-component welding.
How it compares
The FD-B6 competes with Yaskawa Motoman MA1440 and Fanuc Arc Mate 120iD in the 6kg welding robot class. OTC Daihen's welding power source integration is a key differentiator, offering tightly optimised arc performance versus competitors using third-party welding sources.
FAQ
What is the cable management system on the FD-B6?
The FD-B6 routes welding cables and hoses through the hollow arm body, reducing external cable tangling, minimising cable wear, and improving reach into confined weld joint geometries.
What welding processes does the FD-B6 support?
MIG, MAG, and TIG arc welding when paired with OTC Daihen's compatible welding power sources.
How does the FD-B6 compare to the Yaskawa MA1440?
Both are 6kg-class arc welding robots at 1400mm reach. OTC Daihen's advantage is its matched welding power source integration for optimised arc performance; Yaskawa has a broader global service network.