Mod-Weld Drop Center Dual Axis Positioner

DCDA-30

Advanced Robotic Welding Training

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Drop Center from APT Manufacturing Solutions gives schools, colleges, and workforce training programs a powerful way to teach advanced robotic welding, part positioning, and automation workflows. Built around the FANUC CRX-25iA collaborative robot, this system uses two additional FANUC auxiliary axes to enable the part to spin and rotate, improving weld access.

This dual-axis positioner helps students understand how robotic welding systems handle complex parts, hard-to-reach weld locations, and production-style setups that require precision, repeatability, and coordinated motion.

Features

FANUC CRX-25iA collaborative robot for advanced robotic welding instruction
Dual-axis positioner with FANUC auxiliary axes for part rotation and access
Designed to reach weld areas that are difficult to access with standard setups
Clever Torch Teach Guidance for intuitive robotic welding instruction
Tablet-based programming interface for student-friendly operation
Safety area scans included for controlled training environments
Available with Miller or Fronius welding power supply options

The Drop Center configuration is especially valuable for advanced training because it allows students to see how robotic welding goes beyond basic path programming. By rotating and positioning the workpiece, students can explore how weld access, torch angle, fixture design, and coordinated motion affect weld quality and production efficiency.

This makes the system a strong fit for programs that want to move students from introductory cobot welding into more advanced fabrication, automation, and robotic welding applications.

Robotic welding setup and safe operation
Dual-axis part positioning and coordinated motion
Weld access planning for complex geometries
Torch angle, reach, and workpiece orientation
Fixture setup, repeatability, and process consistency
Introduction to advanced robotic welding workflows used in production

Advanced high school CTE welding and manufacturing programs
Community and technical college welding programs
Robotics, mechatronics, and advanced manufacturing labs
Workforce development and reskilling programs
Industry training centers and robotic welding demonstration spaces

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Drop Center is designed for advanced robotic welding applications and can be equipped with high-performance welding power supplies to support complex part positioning, multi-axis motion, and precision welding processes.

Fronius TPS/i: Enables advanced welding processes such as low spatter control and Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), making it ideal for teaching high-precision welding, thin materials, and multi-material applications.
Miller Auto-Continuum™: Provides reliable arc stability and consistent weld quality, supporting training scenarios that focus on repeatability and production efficiency.

Power supply configurations can be selected based on material type, weld complexity, and the level of advanced training required.

System Model	DCDA-30
6-Axis Robot	FANUC CRX-25iA
Robot Reach	74"
Robot Power	120V, 20 Amp
Robot Programming	Tablet only
Torch Guidance	Clever Torch Teach Guidance
Auxiliary Axis	FANUC servo motor with Nabtesco gearbox
Safety	Safety area scans included
Equipment Footprint	150" L x 52" W x 104" H
Minor Axis Swing Diameter	48"
Max Allowed Payload	1,000 lbs
Approx. Weight with Welder	2,900 lbs

Specifications are based on APT Manufacturing Solutions product information and may vary based on configuration.

Miller Auto-Continuum™: Provides reliable arc stability and consistent weld quality, supporting training scenarios that focus on repeatability and production efficiency.
Fronius TPS/i: Enables advanced welding processes such as low spatter control and Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), making it ideal for teaching high-precision welding, thin materials, and multi-material applications.

Power supply configurations can be selected based on material type, weld complexity, and the level of advanced training required.

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Drop Center can be configured with advanced welding and robotic software options that help students explore weld quality, process control, and adaptive robotic welding.

Fronius Welding Software

LSC — Low Spatter Control: Helps produce high-quality weld seams with reduced spatter and improved deposition, giving students a better understanding of how arc stability affects weld results.
CMT — Cold Metal Transfer: Supports advanced welding applications such as thin materials, brazing, visual-quality welds, cladding, and WAAM concepts across materials including aluminum, steel, copper, titanium, and nickel alloys.

FANUC Robot Software

TPW — Thick Plate Weld Package: Combines touch sensing and through-arc seam tracking, allowing students to see how robotic welding systems adjust to part variation and support consistent weld quality.

Bring Advanced Robotic Welding into Your Lab

The MOD-WELD® Cobot Drop Center helps educators teach robotic welding at a deeper level by combining collaborative robotics, part positioning, and advanced weld access in one training system. Tech-Labs can help you compare configurations, evaluate your lab space, and determine how the Drop Center fits into your welding, robotics, or advanced manufacturing curriculum.

Need help deciding between the Mod-Weld options? We can help match the system to your program goals, lab space, and student outcomes.

More Information

Contact Tech-Labs to learn how the MOD-WELD® Cobot Travel Base can enhance your welding, robotics, or advanced manufacturing program. Our team can help design a flexible training solution that fits your lab, curriculum, and workforce goals.

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