Panasonic Robotics TM-1400WG3 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | TM-1400WG3 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Payload | 6 kg |
| Reach | 1400 mm |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP |
| Country of origin | JP |
Key features
- 6-axis arc welding robot (3rd generation WG3)
- 6kg payload, 1400mm reach
- TAWERS WG3 welding process integration
- Advanced waveform control for spatter reduction
- Real-time arc quality monitoring
- ±0.08mm repeatability
- Panasonic G3 controller (3rd generation)
What is it?
The Panasonic TM-1400WG3 is the third-generation TAWERS-integrated arc welding robot at the standard 1400mm reach, representing the current peak of Panasonic's welding robot quality and process control. WG3 denotes the third-generation welding process control platform.
Who is it for?
Manufacturers where weld quality, spatter reduction, and arc stability are critical operational requirements. Automotive body assembly, aerospace fabrication, and precision component welders who need the most advanced arc quality available in a 1400mm reach robot.
Key specs
- Axes: 6
- Payload: 6 kg
- Reach: 1400 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.08 mm
- Application: Arc welding with TAWERS WG3 integration
- Controller: G3 controller (3rd generation)
- WG3 features: Advanced waveform control, spatter reduction, arc monitoring
How it compares
The TM-1400WG3 is the premium welding quality option vs the standard TM-1400. The WG3 waveform control directly reduces spatter and improves weld bead appearance — a meaningful quality advantage for visible welds and quality-critical applications. TAWERS WG3 integration also enables real-time welding quality monitoring.
FAQ
What is TAWERS WG3?
TAWERS (The Arc Welding Robot System) WG3 is Panasonic's third-generation integrated welding control platform that merges the robot motion controller and welding power source into a single synchronised system. WG3 adds advanced waveform control for spatter reduction, improved arc starts, and real-time weld quality monitoring.
How does the TM-1400WG3 reduce spatter?
TAWERS WG3's advanced waveform control precisely shapes the welding current waveform to minimise droplet transfer instability — the primary cause of spatter in MIG/MAG welding — resulting in measurably lower spatter versus standard welding control.
Should I choose the TM-1400 or TM-1400WG3?
If weld quality, spatter reduction, and process monitoring are priorities, the TM-1400WG3 is the clear choice. For standard arc welding where weld quality meets requirements without premium optimisation, the TM-1400 provides the same reach and payload at lower cost.