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Penta Laser RW 1510P Robotic Laser Welding Cell with Positioner
The Penta RW 1510P is a robotic laser welding cell: a six-axis robot, a three-axis positioner, a two-level platform and a laser safety enclosure around a 1500 × 1000 × 400 mm welding size. Before comparing quotes, define your part envelope, fixtures, head type and source power.
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What the manufacturer publishes
Values as the manufacturer publishes them for this model, with the source for each line.
- Model
- RW 1510P (Robotic Welding Series) [1]
- Motion
- Six-axis robot with a three-axis positioner; robot make and payload not named [1]
- Welding dimensions
- 1500 × 1000 × 400 mm; axes and reference point not defined [1]
- Equipment dimensions
- 6000 × 3500 × 3000 mm [1]
- Laser power
- 300 - 6000 W across the offered sources [1]
- Laser source codes
- FFRC-H, FFRC-SM, FFRQ, FFRSC [1]
- Welding head types
- Collimator head, swing head, composite head [1]
- Processes listed
- Laser welding, print welding, laser hybrid [1]
- Utilities
- 380 VAC, 50 Hz; air supply 0.5 - 0.7 MPa [1]
- Options
- Welding rotary positioner; automatic visual positioning calibration [1]
How Penta builds the RW 1510P cell
Penta lists the RW 1510P in its Robotic Welding Series as a three-axis positioning robot welding platform. A six-axis robot carries the laser head while a three-axis positioner turns the part. The cell sits on a two-level platform inside a laser safety enclosure, which Penta says blocks radiation and protects operators, and the introduction describes the protection as fully enclosed.
According to the characteristics list, the cell supports laser welding, print welding and laser hybrid processes, and runs continuous long-duration welding with higher efficiency. Shipbuilding and automotive work appear among the listed applications.
The spec table gives a welding size of 1500 × 1000 × 400 mm and a machine outline of 6000 × 3500 × 3000 mm. Four source codes (FFRC-H, FFRC-SM, FFRQ, FFRSC) cover 300 - 6000 W. Three heads are offered: collimator, swing and composite. The cell needs 380 VAC at 50 Hz and air at 0.5 - 0.7 MPa. Penta offers two options: automatic visual positioning calibration and a welding rotary positioner.
[1]Test your largest part against 1500 × 1000 × 400 mm
Buying guidance
The single work-size figure Penta gives is 1500 × 1000 × 400 mm, labelled welding dimensions. It could describe the positioner table, the volume the robot can reach with the head, or the biggest part including its fixture. On a cell where the part tilts and turns, those three can be far apart. A part that fits the box while flat may swing outside it, or strike the enclosure, once the positioner rotates it.
Send 3D models of your largest and your most awkward part, each mounted on the intended fixture, and ask for a reach and collision study. It should show every seam reachable with the chosen head at a usable torch angle. Add the positioner payload and the permitted centre-of-gravity offset to the same request. The 400 mm height is tight for many shipbuilding and automotive parts, so check it early if those applications drew you to this cell.
[1]Positioner axes, the two-level platform and fixtures
Buying guidance
Penta describes a three-axis positioner as standard and also lists a welding rotary positioner as an option. Since the base cell already moves the part, find out what the option adds: an extra rotary axis, a second station, or a swap for the standard unit. The quote should show the axis count, which axes move in coordination with the robot during welding, and the repeatability of each.
Penta mentions a two-level platform design without explaining it. It might mean two loading stations, a raised robot base, or an upper deck for the laser source and chiller. Each version changes operator access and how you plan the cycle.
Laser joints leave little room for fit-up gaps, so fixtures are almost always part-specific. Say in the enquiry whether you want the supplier to design and build the clamping, how many fixture sets you need, and who pays for rework if trial welds show the gap cannot be held.
[1]Matching head, source and process to the joint
Buying guidance
Three head types are offered. In general, a fixed collimating head suits tight, consistent joints. A swing or wobble head widens the melt so small gaps still fuse. A composite or hybrid head pairs the laser with another energy source or filler, which adds hardware and consumables to the package.
Print welding, one of the three listed processes, has no common meaning in welding terminology. Ask Penta to define it and send a sample. For laser hybrid work, find out which arc power source and wire feeder come with the cell, or whether you are expected to supply them.
The power column runs from 300 to 6000 W, a 20-to-1 spread across four source codes, so prices can differ widely between offers. Tie each quotation to one named source model and wattage, chosen from your material and thickness.
[1]What the laser enclosure should cover
Buying guidance
Penta states that the laser safety enclosure blocks radiation and protects operators, and describes the cell as fully enclosed. Your safety officer will want the details behind that: the enclosure and viewing-window specification at the wavelength and power of the source you buy, the interlock on every door and loading opening, and the laser class assigned to the complete cell.
Several items are missing from the published list and should be priced: fume extraction, light curtains or scanners at the loading station, and emergency stops. Tell the supplier your destination country so the documentation matches local rules. Check what the 6000 × 3500 × 3000 mm outline includes, whether the enclosure, source cabinet and extraction unit sit inside it or only the main frame.
[1]Programming, visual calibration and the acceptance run
Buying guidance
Penta names no robot brand, controller, programming method or software. With a six-axis robot and a coordinated positioner, those choices decide how quickly your staff can bring in a new part. Find out whether programs are taught with a pendant, generated offline from CAD, or both, whether offline software and licences are in the price, and how many part programs the supplier writes during commissioning.
Automatic visual positioning calibration appears only as an option. It could locate the part before welding, correct the path along the seam, or calibrate the tool centre point; ask which.
For acceptance, run real parts on your fixtures with the head, source and program you will use in production. Record cycle time, rework and the inspection results your quality plan calls for. That run is the place to measure Penta's statements on continuous long-duration welding and higher efficiency. For small parts that need no robot, Penta also sells an enclosed bench-scale welding platform, and the welding automation section covers wider integration questions.
[1]Items to have Penta write into the quotation
Buying guidance
Before you sign, the offer should name the robot make, model and payload, plus the positioner axes, payload and repeatability. It should state what the welding dimensions refer to and what the machine outline includes. For the optics, it should list the source model and wattage, the cooling unit, the head in the base price and the cost of extra heads.
Ask Penta to describe both options in the offer, the rotary positioner and the visual calibration, with what each changes in the cell. Hybrid work needs the arc source, wire feeder and process support spelled out. Close with fixtures and programs: who designs and builds them, how many sets and programs are included, and which parts serve as sign-off parts. Include the laser classification and safety documents for your country in the same list.
[1]Compare the complete configuration
Swipe the table sideways to read the quotation checks.
| Item | Published scope | Before accepting the quote |
|---|---|---|
| RW 1510P base cell | Six-axis robot, three-axis positioner, two-level platform and laser safety enclosure; robot model and positioner payload not given. [1] | Robot make, model and payload; positioner axes, payload and repeatability; what the 6000 × 3500 × 3000 mm outline includes. |
| Laser source | Four source codes (FFRC-H, FFRC-SM, FFRQ, FFRSC) covering 300 - 6000 W. [1] | One named source and wattage per quote, its cooling unit, and the power delivered at the workpiece. |
| Welding head | Collimator, swing or composite. [1] | Which head the base price includes, spot size and focal length, and the price of extra heads. |
| Welding rotary positioner (option) | Optional, no parameters published. [1] | How it differs from the standard three-axis positioner, its payload, and whether it moves in coordination with the robot. |
| Automatic visual positioning calibration (option) | Optional, no description published. [1] | Camera or sensor type, what it corrects (part location, seam path or tool point) and the correction range. |
| Fixtures and programs | Not covered in Penta's listing. [1] | Who designs and builds fixtures, number of fixture sets and part programs, and the sign-off parts. |
A useful brief for the supplier
Fill in each item. Ask the supplier to respond against the same specification so two offers can be compared.
- 3D models of the largest and most difficult parts, with seam locations and required joint quality
- Material grades, thicknesses and fit-up tolerances for each joint
- Preferred source type and wattage, and the head type you expect to use
- Whether you want the rotary positioner and visual positioning calibration, and the problem each should solve
- Fixture scope, number of fixture sets and number of part programs to deliver
- Robot make and offline programming software your plant requires, if any
- Destination country, safety documents needed, and floor space, power and compressed air on site
- Acceptance plan: number of real parts, cycle-time target and inspection method
Buyer questions
Can the RW 1510P take a part longer than 1500 mm?
The only work size Penta gives is 1500 × 1000 × 400 mm, and it does not say what the figure measures. Send your part model and ask for a reach and collision simulation before you count on a longer part. [1]
Is the safety enclosure enough for operators to work nearby?
Penta says the enclosure blocks radiation and protects operators. Whether it meets your site rules depends on the window rating, interlocks, loading-station guarding and local regulations. Ask for the cell's laser classification and safety documents in writing and have your safety officer approve them. [1]
Does the cell do hybrid laser-arc welding out of the box?
Laser hybrid is listed among the processes and a composite head is offered, but Penta does not say which arc source or wire feeder is included. Get the full hybrid package, consumables and process support written into the quotation. [1]
Why is the 300 - 6000 W power range so wide?
It spans four source types with no breakdown per source, and the 300 W lower end may be a low-power source or a typing error. Ask Penta which wattages each code offers. [1]
Sources
Figures come from the manufacturer's published data, checked on the date shown. Before ordering, ask for a written, model-specific answer on availability, certificates, delivery and warranty.
- Penta Laser RW 1510P Three-Axis Positioning Robot Welding Platform product page · Penta Laser (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer publication · Checked 2026-11-04
Penta's product page for the RW 1510P, with the description, characteristics, option list and technical table. Use it for the welding size, outline, source codes, power range, heads and utilities.
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