Revolutionary Welding.
Redefined Reach.
Meet Mantis™: an advanced 8m reach robotic welder that simplifies heavy fabrication automation. Compact, powerful, and designed for seamless integration into your existing workflow.
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- Extended Reach, Zero Hassle
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- Easy to Use
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- Space & Cost Efficient
The Future of Automated Welding
FBR's Mantis™ is a game-changing robotic welding system designed for defence and heavy fabrication sectors, including mining, shipbuilding, and large-scale industrial manufacturing. It directly addresses critical industry challenges such as skilled labor shortages, productivity bottlenecks, and the need for adaptable automation
Its core stability and precision are enabled by FBR's world-leading Dynamic Stabilisation Technology™ (DST®).
Key Features
Flexible Welder Integration
Standard configuration includes dual Fronius TPS 500i welders for high-deposition, twin-wire welding, or a single-wire option. Mantis™ is designed with adaptability in mind and can be integrated with your preferred brand of welding equipment.
Intuitive & Adaptable Programming
Program complex paths easily with AI Weld Creator or Verbotics. Simple operations and basic welds can be managed via the built-in controls. Mantis™ can also be integrated with other programming packages to suit your workflow.
Pendulum Workflow
Capable of operating in a pendulum style between 1, 2 or 4 workspaces, allowing parallel setup and continuous welding for maximized throughput.
Dynamic Stabilisation Technology™
Leverages FBR's proprietary DST® to counteract vibrations and movement in real-time. This ensures exceptionally stable and precise welding, even at full 8m reach.
Unlock New Levels of Productivity & Precision
Unmatched Stability & Precision: With FBR's Dynamic Stabilisation Technology™ (DST®) at its core, Mantis™ delivers consistent, high-quality welds by actively compensating for environmental factors and robot arm dynamics.
Boost Productivity: Minimize downtime with faster installation and continuous operation thanks to the pendulum workspace design. Expect up to 4x the productivity of a manual welder.
High Deposition Welding: Achieve deposition rates of up to 25kg/hr, matching sub-arc speeds with the flexibility of a robotic arm, reducing setup time and part manipulation.
Seamless Integration & Workforce Advantage
Automate Complex Welds: Effortlessly handle thick plate with fully automated multi-pass welding, ensuring superior quality and consistency on demanding jobs.
Optimize Your Space: Free up valuable factory floor with a nimble robot that doesn't need bulky infrastructure.
Highly Adaptable: Use AI Weld Creator or integrate your preferred welding equipment and programming packages for a seamless fit into your existing operations.
Address Labor Challenges: Enhance your workforce capabilities and address skills shortages with reliable, high-quality automated welding.
| Robot Name: | FBR Mantis™ |
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| Core Technology: | FBR Dynamic Stabilisation Technology™ (DST®) |
| Reach: | 8 m |
| Mounting: | Fixed base (no gantry or linear axis required) |
| Footprint: | 3 x 3 m |
| Welder Options: | Standard High Deposition (Tandem Wire): 2 x Fronius TPS 500i, or Optional Single-Wire: Fronius TPS400i |
| Weld Deposition: | Up to 25 kg/hr (with tandem wire setup, subject to part specific limitations) |
| Tandem Welding: | Yes |
| Programming: | AI Weld Creator or Verbotics, onboard controls for simple tasks, adaptable to other software packages |
| Seam Tracking: | Laser Scanner system |
| Welding Speed: | Up to 4,000 mm/min |
| Travel Speed: | 10 m/min |
| Safety: | Designed to be integrated with AS 4024 compliant safety work cell |
| Workspace Configuration: | Supports pendulum operation between 2 or 4 workspaces |
| Working Area: | Single Bay: 12 x 5 x 5 m Dual Multi Bay: 9 x 4 x 5 m Quad Multi Bay: 6.5 x 4 x 5 m |
| Joint Ranges: | J1 (Slew): ±185° J2 (Shoulder): 0° - 155° J3 (Elbow): 0° - 175° |
| Welding Wire Capacity: | 2 x 250 kg drums |
| Lifetime: | 40,000 hrs |
| Ingress Protection: | IP53 |
| Operating Temperature: | 0-45°C |
A Commercial Opportunity
FBR’s Mantis™ is an advanced welding automation platform that can transform your operations. Pricing is available on request, with final costs dependent on optional extras, site-specific installation, integration, and support package.
Contact FBR or our authorised distribution partners to discuss pricing, availability, and purchasing options for your market.
Enquire About Mantis™
Mantis™ is now commercially available and ready to deliver world-leading automated welding for your operations.
This isn’t just a robotic welder - it's your path to a 4x productivity boost over manual welding. Achieve rapid payback in high-utilisation settings, driven by substantial savings in manual welding costs and increased throughput.
Whether you're considering purchasing a Mantis™, arranging a demonstration, or exploring an application-specific welding trial, our team can help you assess the right solution for your operation.
In the United States and Canada, Mantis™ is distributed by Industrial Robotics, LLC, the industrial automation and robotic equipment specialists.
Ready to see what Mantis™ can do for your bottom line? Contact us to discuss how your operation could use Mantis™.
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