Welding Robots
6-Axis Robots
OTC DAIHEN, the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of arc welding robots, offers two variations of the 6-axis industrial robot. Both the V conventional wrist and B hollow through-arm wrist provide various options for manufacturers.


FD-H5 Compact Robot (5kg payload, 866 mm reach)
Our FD-H5 compact, 6-axis robot is a great fit for your restricted space welding, cutting or material-handling application. This manipulator can easily be vertical or ceiling mounted. The FD-H5 is used for MIG / MAG, CO2, TIG and Plasma Cutting applications, for mild and stainless steel, aluminum, titanium and other exotic metals.
- Offers a wide working range with an independently articulated arm
- Seamless digital connection with all OTC DAIHEN brand welding power supplies
- Improved vibration restraining control provides smooth robot movement
- Built-in mechanical shock sensor
- Single source technology – all components are manufactured by OTC DAIHEN
- Highly versatile design supports most welding applications

FD-B6 Through-Arm, Arc-Welding Robot (6kg payload, 1.445m reach)
Our FD-B6 arc-welding robot utilizes a streamlined, through-arm coaxial cable, which gives you maximum mobility in tight workspaces. This compact design makes welding in confined spaces or complicated fixtures a snap. The FD-B6’s streamlined coaxial cable improves wire feeding, giving you better overall weld quality.
- Through-arm cable design eliminates weld conduit interference, improving torch reach
- Expansive work envelope with an independently articulated arm
- Seamless, high-speed, digital connection with all OTC DAIHEN brand welding power supplies
- Improved vibration mitigation control provides smooth robot movement
- Built-in mechanical shock sensor
- Single source technology – all components are manufactured by OTC DAIHEN
- Highly versatile design supports most welding applications
NOTE: Hollow-wrist is not recommended for aluminum MIG welding applications

FD-V8 Robot (8kg payload, 1.437m reach)
Our FD-V8 6-axis robot is suitable for Arc & TIG welding, air plasma cutting and material-handling applications.
- Expansive work envelope with an independently articulated arm
- Seamless, high-speed, digital connection with all OTC DAIHEN brand welding power supplies
- Improved vibration mitigation control provides smooth robot movement
- Built-in mechanical shock sensor for arc-welding
- Single source technology – all components are manufactured by OTC DAIHEN
- Highly versatile design supports many welding, cutting and material-handling applications

FD-B6L Series II Through-Arm, Long-Reach, Arc-Welding Robot (6kg payload, 2.008m reach)
Our FD-B6L series II, 6-axis robot is designed for arc welding applications that require a hollow forearm and wrist and an extended reach.
This new robot model offers significant improvements over its prior version:
- Up to 15% faster movement on the base 3 axes
- Weight reduced by 13% aiding robot transport applications on sliders or overhead gantries
- Improved environmental durability in wet/dusty applications
- 20% slimmer arm design and 30% smaller base footprint for higher density, multi-robot installations
- Repeatability improved by 38%
All this and the power and flexibility of the FD-21 robot controller and pendant adds up to an even better solution for your robotic application!

FD-V8L Series II Long-Reach, Arc-Welding Robot (8kg payload, 2.006m reach)
Our FD-V8L series II, 6-axis robot is designed for arc welding applications that require an extended reach.
This new robot model offers significant improvements over its prior version:
- Up to 28% faster movement on the base 3 axes
- Weight reduced by 13% aiding robot transport applications on sliders or overhead gantries
- Improved environmental durability in wet/dusty applications
- 20% slimmer arm design and 30% smaller base footprint for higher density, multi-robot installations
- Repeatability improved by 38%
All this and the power and flexibility of the FD-21 robot controller and pendant add up to an even better solution for your robotic application

FD-V25 series II Robot (25kg payload, 1.71m reach)
Our FD-V25 series II 6-axis robot is designed for arc welding, cutting and material-handling applications that require a larger payload. Built-in application signal cable simplifies integration and installation.
This new robot model offers significant improvements over its prior version:
- Up to 42% faster movement, with all axes experiencing speed increases
- Weight reduced by 13% aiding robot transport applications on sliders or overhead gantries
- Improved environmental durability in wet/dusty applications
- 20% slimmer arm design and 30% smaller base footprint for higher density, multi-robot installations
- Repeatability improved by 43%
All this and the power and flexibility of the FD-21 robot controller and pendant add up to an even better solution for your robotic application!

FD-V80 Robot (80kg payload, 2.5m reach)
Our FD-V80, 6-axis robot is designed for material handling and other applications that require a larger payload and reach. Built-in application cabling, utilities and user portal simplify end-of-arm tooling integration and installation.
- Offers a wide working range with an independently articulated arm
- Improved vibration restraining control provides smooth robot movement
- Single source technology – all components are manufactured by OTC DAIHEN
- Highly versatile design supports picking, cutting, load/unload, welding, assembly, finishing and sorting applications
- Through-arm support for end-of-arm tool interfacing including, pneumatic, power, I/O (digital, analog and network) and user/application-specific utilities

FD-V100 Robot (100kg payload, 2.236m reach)
Our FD-V100, 6-axis robot is designed for material handling and other applications that require a larger payload and reach. Built-in application cabling, utilities and user portal simplify end-of-arm tooling integration and installation.
- Â Offers a wide working range with an independently articulated arm
- Improved vibration restraining control provides smooth robot movement
- Single source technology – all components are manufactured by OTC DAIHEN
- Highly versatile design supports picking, cutting, load/unload, welding, assembly, finishing and sorting applications
- Through-arm support for end-of-arm tool interfacing including, pneumatic, power, I/O (digital, analog and network) and user/application-specific utilities

FD-V130 Robot (130kg payload, 2.139m reach)
Our FD-V130, 6-axis robot is designed for material handling and other applications that require a larger payload and reach. Built-in application cabling, utilities and user portal simplify end-of-arm tooling integration and installation.
- Offers a wide working range with an independently articulated arm
- Improved vibration restraining control provides smooth robot movement
- Single source technology – all components are manufactured by OTC DAIHEN
- Highly versatile design supports picking, cutting, load/unload, welding, assembly, finishing and sorting applications
- Through-arm support for end-of-arm tool interfacing including, pneumatic, power, I/O (digital, analog and network) and user/application-specific utilities