Fairino Lightweight Collaborative Production And Welding Robot (FR3(WMS))

Most welding robots ask you to build the shop around them. The Fairino Lightweight Collaborative Production And Welding Robot (FR3(WMS)) asks for something much smaller: a place to stand, a power source and a job to do. It is a six-joint collaborative arm designed for flexible production and complex welding scenarios, and it can be mounted in any orientation, so the workpiece does not have to come to the robot on the robot's terms.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

Fairino and the FR series

FAIRINO builds collaborative robot arms, and the FR series is its range of cobots in several sizes. Within that range the FR3 family is the small-payload group. The sources name four versions of it: FR3, FR3-C, FR3-WMS and FR3-WML. They share a family name, but they are not interchangeable, and each one is quoted with its own figures.

The FR3-WMS, sold here as the Fairino Lightweight Collaborative Production And Welding Robot (FR3(WMS)), is the version designed specifically for flexible production and complex welding scenarios. The wider FR series, including the larger Fairino arms, sits in our Cobots category, and welding-oriented arms are grouped under Welding Robots.

Where the WMS sits in the lineup

A cobot used for welding has a different job from a cobot that picks and places. It works close to heat, spatter, dust and oil, and it is often moved between stations as orders change. The FR3(WMS) is positioned for that kind of work. Its arm is built from aluminium and steel, it carries an IP54 classification with IP65 offered as an option, and it is resistant to dust, oil and water jets, which makes it ideal for harsh welding applications.

The arm weighs ≈10.5kg and its physical footprint is 128mm. That is a small base for a welding arm, and it matters in a fabrication shop where floor space and bench space are shared with other work. Operators program it from a 10.1 inch teach pendant or from a mobile terminal Web APP, so it does not need a separate programming workstation.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published whether the teach pendant is included in the box, the controller input voltage, the length of the robot main cable or a lifetime rating; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the FR3(WMS) different from the other FR3 versions?

The short answer is its intended use. The FR3-WMS is a lightweight cobot for flexible production and complex welding scenarios, while the other versions in the family are quoted separately. If your work is general handling or light assembly rather than welding, the standard Fairino Cobot (FR3) or the Fairino Cobot (FR3-C) may be the better place to start. We recommend comparing each version against its own datasheet rather than assuming that figures carry across.

What the WMS page itself supports is a clear set of strengths for welding shops: ±0.02mm pose repeatability under ISO 9283, a typical TCP speed of 1m/s, a wrist that turns ±360° at up to ±180°/s, and a body that resists dust, oil and water jets. The 24V/1.5A tool I/O power supply is there to run the tooling on the end of the arm.

There is also a lighter relative in the family, the Fairino Ultra Lightweight Collaborative Manufacturing And Welding Robot (FR3(WML)). If portability is your first concern, ask for both quotations side by side and let the datasheets decide.

Is the FR3(WMS) built for a harsh welding shop?

It is built with that in mind. The arm carries an IP54 classification, and IP65 is listed as an option for shops that want more protection. The arm is resistant to dust, oil and water jets. The structure is aluminium and steel, which suits a workplace where a robot may be knocked, splashed or covered in fine dust.

The operating temperature range is 0—45℃, which covers most indoor workshops, including warm ones. Noise is under 65db, so an operator can work next to the arm without raising their voice. Average power draw is 90W and the peak is 130W, which is modest for a robot arm and easy on a small shop's electrical supply.

Two limits are worth stating plainly. The IP54 figure is for the arm, and the option for IP65 must be requested with the quotation. And the arm alone is not a welding cell: the torch, power source, fixturing and safety assessment are separate decisions that belong to the integrator and the shop.

Who is the FR3(WMS) for?

Fabrication and job shops. Shops that run many part families in small batches need a robot they can move and reprogram. A 128mm footprint, any-orientation mounting and a Web APP interface suit that style of work.

Shops new to automation. A collaborative arm with a pendant and a mobile terminal interface is a gentler first step than a traditional industrial robot. Teams across the Caribbean that weld repetitive seams by hand and want to relieve operators of the most tiring ones will find the size and power draw approachable.

Integrators and system builders. The 24V/1.5A tool supply and the published joint ranges give builders what they need to plan a welding cell around the arm.

Shops with other needs. If your work needs a longer reach or a heavier payload than 3kg and 622mm, look at the larger arms in the range, such as the Fairino Cobot (FR16). A robot that is too small for the job is never the cheaper choice in the end.

What is the FR3(WMS) used for?

1. Seam welding of small parts. The 622mm reach and ±0.02mm repeatability suit repeated seams on small and medium workpieces.
2. Complex welding paths. Six rotating joints and a ±360° wrist let the torch approach the joint from different angles.
3. Flexible production cells. Any-orientation mounting and a small footprint make it easy to change the layout as work changes.
4. Harsh-environment work. Resistance to dust, oil and water jets keeps the arm working where a standard cobot would be at risk.
5. Shared workspaces. A collaborative arm with noise under 65db can sit beside operators on the shop floor.
6. Training and pilot projects. The pendant and the Web APP give teams a practical way to learn robot programming on a real welding job.

Pricing and Availability

We do not publish prices on this page. Quotation is the next step: tell us your application, the options you need, such as IP65, and your location, and we will respond with a quotation. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. The Fairino FR3(WMS) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the FR3(WMS) have?

The payload is 3kg and the reach is 622mm. Both figures are for the FR3-WMS version.

How accurate is it?

Pose repeatability under ISO 9283 is ±0.02mm. The typical TCP speed is 1m/s.

Can it work in dusty or oily conditions?

The arm is IP54, with IP65 as an option, and it is resistant to dust, oil and water jets. Request the option you need with the quotation.

How is it programmed?

You use a 10.1 inch teach pendant or a mobile terminal Web APP.

How much power does it use?

Typical average power is 90W and typical peak power is 130W.

Can I mount it on a wall or ceiling?

Yes. The robot mounting is listed as any orientation, and the arm itself weighs ≈10.5kg.

Where can I buy the Fairino FR3(WMS) and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page. The price is given in a quotation, along with delivery, customs and support arrangements.

Summary

The FR3(WMS) is a welding robot that does not ask the shop to rebuild itself. It is small, it mounts in any orientation and it is programmed from a pendant or a mobile terminal. At the same time it is protected against dust, oil and water jets, and it holds ±0.02mm pose repeatability. For a fabrication shop that wants to automate welding without a large cell, it is a practical option. If you are considering it, this page is the starting point.