MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart

Robot Welding Systems
Modular Robot Welding Training Systems
MOD-WELD FANUC Cobot Welding Training System
Modular Robotic Welding Training Cart
Fronius TPSi Power Supply Option
Miller Power Supply Option
Rockwell HMI Interface

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart from APT Manufacturing Solutions is a flexible, mobile robotic welding system designed to bring real-world automation into education and training environments. Built around the FANUC CRX collaborative robot, this system allows students to learn robotic welding, programming, and fabrication workflows in a hands-on, approachable format.

Designed for both classroom and lab environments, the cart integrates welding, robotics, and workholding into a single platform—making it ideal for high schools, colleges, and workforce development programs looking to introduce or expand robotic fabrication training.

Key Features

  • FANUC CRX Collaborative Robot with intuitive teach-by-hand programming
  • APT Clever Torch Guidance System for easy robot teaching and movement
  • Mobile Cart Design with 6” casters for flexible lab layouts
  • Integrated Work Surface (40” x 58.5”) with 16mm fixture holes on 2” centers
  • Lockable Tablet Holder for secure robot programming interface
  • Expandable System with optional side carts and accessories
  • Industry-Standard Power Supply Options from Fronius or Miller

MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart is built around the FANUC CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L collaborative robots, making it an ideal entry point for robotic welding education. These cobots are designed for ease of use, allowing students to learn programming through guided motion and intuitive controls—even if it’s their first experience with robotics.

This mobile system combines welding, robotics, and workholding into one platform, making it easy to integrate into existing labs without requiring a full robotic cell. View Cobot Modular Table Cart.

Extended Table Space Options

Expand the system with up to four side carts to increase workspace and create a more flexible, production-style training environment.

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart allows students to transition from manual welding concepts into robotic automation, reinforcing both technical skills and modern manufacturing workflows.

  • Robotic welding setup, operation, and programming
  • Weld path planning and torch positioning
  • Fixture setup and part repeatability
  • Introduction to automation and Industry 4.0 concepts
  • Understanding weld quality and consistency in automated processes

The MOD-WELD® system supports a wide range of career and technical education pathways by providing hands-on exposure to real-world equipment and processes used in modern fabrication environments.

  • Supports welding, manufacturing, and robotics programs
  • Reinforces skills aligned with industry-recognized certifications
  • Complements SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) pathways in robotics and automation
  • Prepares students for careers in welding, fabrication, and advanced manufacturing

High School Programs

  • Introduce students to robotic welding and automation
  • Enhance engagement with hands-on, interactive learning
  • Support CTE pathways in welding, manufacturing, and STEM
  • Compact footprint fits within existing welding labs

College & Workforce Programs

  • Train students for robotic welding and automation careers
  • Teach production workflows and repeatability
  • Integrate into advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 labs
  • Prepare students for real-world robotic welding applications
  • Robot: FANUC CRX-10iA/L Collaborative Robot
  • Reach: 55”
  • Power Requirements: 120V, 20 Amp
  • Cart Footprint: Approximately 40” W x 78” D
  • Work Surface: 40” W x 58.5” D with 16mm hole pattern
  • Approximate Weight: 1300 lbs (with welder)
  • Programming Interface: Tablet-based teach system

Specifications based on manufacturer data and may vary based on configuration.

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart can be configured with industry-standard welding power supplies that support both foundational training and real-world welding applications. These options allow students to build confidence while working with equipment commonly used in fabrication environments.

  • Fronius TPS/i: Provides advanced process control and precision, allowing programs to introduce higher-level welding techniques and automation concepts as students progress.
  • Miller Auto-Continuum™: Ideal for training environments, offering stable arc performance and consistent results—making it easier for students to understand welding fundamentals and robotic applications.

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart can be expanded with additional accessories and systems to create a complete robotic welding training lab.

  • Side carts for expanded workspace
  • Fixture tables and clamp kits
  • Fume extraction and safety equipment
  • Vision systems and seam tracking (optional)

The MOD-WELD® system can be equipped with advanced welding software packages that introduce students to real-world process control, weld quality optimization, and smart manufacturing technologies used in modern fabrication environments.

Fronius Welding Software

  • LSC (Low Spatter Control): Provides high-quality weld seams with minimal spatter while increasing deposition rates. This process helps students understand how controlled arc behavior improves weld consistency and reduces cleanup time.
  • CMT (Cold Metal Transfer): Advanced welding process designed for thin materials, brazing, and high-quality visual welds. Supports a wide range of materials including aluminum, steel, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys—making it ideal for advanced training applications.

FANUC Robot Software

  • TPW (Thick Plate Weld Package): Combines touch sensing and through-arc seam tracking into one package. This allows students to learn how robotic systems automatically adjust to variations in parts, reinforcing concepts in automation, precision, and quality control.

These software options provide valuable exposure to advanced welding processes and automation technologies, helping students better understand how modern fabrication systems achieve precision, repeatability, and efficiency.

  • High school CTE welding and manufacturing programs
  • Community and technical colleges
  • Workforce development and reskilling programs
  • Robotic welding and automation training labs
  • Industry training and demonstration environments

Bring Robotic Welding into Your Program

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart provides a practical, scalable way to introduce robotic welding into your curriculum while reinforcing foundational fabrication skills.

Looking to add robotic welding to your program? Tech-Labs can help you design a complete training solution—from equipment selection to lab layout and implementation.

More Information

Contact Tech-Labs to learn how the MOD-WELD® Cobot Weld Cart can support your welding, robotics, or advanced manufacturing program. Our team can help design a complete training solution tailored to your lab, curriculum, and workforce goals.

Videos: 

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - System Start Up

This video goes over how to start up the CRX MOD-WELD System.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Simple Weld

This video demonstrates a simple weld on the MOD-WELD system with a FANUC CRX Cobot.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Tack Welding

This video demonstrates how to tack weld on the MOD-WELD system with a FANUC CRX Cobot.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Vertical Down Weld

This video demonstrates a vertical down weld on the MOD-WELD system with a FANUC CRX Cobot.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Multi-Directional Welding

This video demonstrates multi-directional welding on the MOD-WELD system with a FANUC CRX Cobot.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Weaving

This video demonstrates weaving on the MOD-WELD system with a FANUC CRX Cobot.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Circular Welding

This video demonstrates circular welding on the MOD-WELD system with a FANUC CRX Cobot.

MOD-WELD Tips & Training - Zero Position/Shut Down

This video demonstrates putting the FANUC CRX Cobot into a zero/shutdown position on the MOD-WELD.

FANUC CRX Cobot Battery Replacement

Discover essential reminders for educators as they head for extended breaks while using FANUC CRX Collaborative Robot Series. Learn about the importance of battery maintenance during holidays, including potential replacements, and the critical step of keeping the robot powered on during battery changes for uninterrupted operation.

APT Mod-Weld Robotic Welding Demo

Hands-on training meets automation! The APT Mod-Weld is a cutting-edge robotic welding system designed for education and industry, integrating FANUC’s CRX-10 collaborative robot with Fronius TPSi 400 welding technology.