FANUC M-710iC/70 Foundry PRO Industrial Robot
The FANUC M-710iC/70 Foundry PRO is a rugged 6-axis articulated robot engineered specifically for demanding foundry environments. Designed to withstand high temperatures and harsh conditions, this robot offers a robust 70 kg payload capacity with a 2,050 mm reach, delivering precise and reliable operation in heavy-duty material handling, machine tending, and processing tasks.
Key Specifications
Payload: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Reach: 2,050 mm (80.7 in)
Repeatability: ±0.04 mm
Weight: Approximately 560 kg (1,235 lbs)
Operating Temperature: Up to 70°C (158°F)
Protection: IP67 wrist / IP54 body (Foundry-grade sealing)
Mounting: Floor, ceiling, or wall mountable
Controller Compatibility
FANUC R-30iA, R-30iB, and R-30iB Mate Plus
iPendant Touch teach pendant
Supports FANUC software suites: HandlingTool, ArcTool, PaintTool
Advanced safety features: Dual Check Safety (DCS), Collision Guard
Optional vision integration via iRVision
Joint Motion Ranges and Speeds
J1 (Base): ±360°, max speed 160°/s
J2 (Shoulder): ±225°, max speed 120°/s
J3 (Elbow): ±440°, max speed 120°/s
J4 (Wrist Roll): ±720°, max speed 225°/s
J5 (Wrist Pitch): ±250°, max speed 225°/s
J6 (Wrist Yaw): ±720°, max speed 225°/s
Typical Applications
Foundry material handling and processing
Heavy machine tending under harsh conditions
Heat-resistant welding and assembly
Sand core handling and casting
Palletizing and pick-and-place in foundry settings
Features and Benefits
Heat and dust resistant design for foundry environments
High payload capacity with precise ±0.04 mm repeatability
Flexible mounting options to fit varied workspace layouts
High-speed wrist axes enable dynamic, efficient operation
Comprehensive global support and maintenance by FANUC experts
Alternatives and Replacements
FANUC M-710iC/50 Foundry PRO – Medium payload foundry robot (50 kg)
FANUC M-20iA/20M – Compact robot for light payload applications
ABB IRB 1600 Foundry Version – Compact robot for smaller payloads
Nachi MC20 – 20 kg payload, 1,722 mm reach compact 6-axis robot
Quick Summary
Payload: 70 kg
Reach: 2,050 mm
Repeatability: ±0.04 mm
Weight: ~560 kg
Operating Temperature: Up to 70°C
Protection: IP67 wrist / IP54 body, foundry-grade sealing
Mounting: Floor, ceiling, or wall
Controller: Compatible with FANUC R-30iA, R-30iB, and Mate Plus