Featuring a 1.8-meter robotic arm, flexible welding paths, and stable full-power output for consistent, high-quality welding

Bodor, a global leader in laser technology, has introduced its first industrial automated welding machine - iWelder, marking a further expansion of its welding portfolio for diverse metal fabrication applications. Engineered for automated welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and brass, iWelder is designed to deliver greater process stability and higher weld quality.

As manufacturers place greater emphasis on productivity and weld consistency, automated welding is becoming increasingly important in metal fabrication. To address the limitations of conventional systems in thin-sheet applications, iWelder combines an advanced optical solution with a high-efficiency robotic arm to enable stable penetration and cleaner one-pass weld formation, making batch welding of sheets under 4 mm more efficient and reliable.

Key Features:

1. 1.8-Meter Robotic Arm for Over 3x Higher Welding Efficiency

iWelder is equipped with an integrated robotic arm designed for automated welding applications. With a 1.8-meter reach, the arm offers greater flexibility across a wider working range, allowing multiple welding tasks to be completed after a single setup. Compared with manual welding, the system can improve welding efficiency by more than three times, helping manufacturers increase throughput while reducing reliance on manual operation.

2.Dual-Oscillation Automated Welding for Greater Process Flexibility

Equipped with a dule-axis wobble welding head, iWelder is able to adapt welding processes to filler materials with different characteristics, improving both process control and application flexibility. The system supports eight oscillation paths, including solid circular, circular, figure-eight, square, triangular, horizontal, and vertical patterns, enabling users to select the most suitable welding mode for different tasks and helping ensure cleaner weld formation and more consistent weld quality.

3.Full Penetration and Consistent High-Quality Welding

iWelder is engineered to deliver both strong penetration and consistent weld quality in demanding production environments. With a beam quality of 0.6 mm·mrad, the system achieves higher energy density, which helps reduce heat distortion and supports cleaner, one-pass weld formation, eliminating the need for additional grinding in many applications. Even in long-duration welding operations, iWelder maintains repeat positioning accuracy of up to ±0.05 mm and laser power fluctuation of less than 3%, ensuring stable operation and consistent weld quality.

4.Simplified Programming for Faster Batch Production

iWelder is programmed through an LCD teach pendant with a user-friendly interface designed to simplify operation. Supported by a rich library of built-in data, the system lowers the technical barrier to laser welding, enabling faster programming and easier setup. Once a program is created, it can be reused for future tasks, while one-touch parameter recall helps streamline repeat jobs and accelerate batch production.

5.Certified Safety and Cleaner Working Environment

iWelder has received authoritative SGS certification and complies with relevant CE and CUS standards. For enhanced protection, the system can be equipped with optional 360-degree enclosed guarding to minimize the risk of direct laser exposure and mechanical injury. An integrated high-efficiency dust extraction system further helps create a cleaner and more environmentally friendly working environment.

Applicable to automated welding scenarios in machinery manufacturing, component processing, and sheet metal fabrication, iWelder offers manufacturers a more efficient and reliable way to handle thin-sheet welding tasks at scale. By combining productivity gains with stable weld quality, the new system reflects Bodor’s ongoing effort to support customers with practical, high-performance solutions for modern manufacturing. To learn more about iWelder and its applications, please contact Bodor for further details.