F-EA Economical vs SwitchWeld Basic
Side-by-side comparison of F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) and SwitchWeld Basic (SwitchWeld) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- F-EA Economical—
- SwitchWeld BasicUnited States
Year First Available
- F-EA Economical—
- SwitchWeld Basic2017
Verified Deployments
- F-EA Economical0 Deployments
- SwitchWeld Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
Availability Status
- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE
- SwitchWeld BasicACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- F-EA Economical10 kg
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Robot Weight
- F-EA Economical38.5 kg
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Reach
- F-EA Economical1,350 mm
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Degrees of Freedom
- F-EA Economical6
- SwitchWeld Basic6
Repeatability
- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Mounting Options
- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Safety
Safety Rating
- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Force/Torque Sensing
- F-EA Economicalnone
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- SwitchWeld Basicteach_pendant, offline_programming
Commercial
Price (USD)
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
Lead Time
- F-EA Economical5 wks
- SwitchWeld Basic—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $17,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 38.5 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,350 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | teach_pendant, offline_programming |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $17,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 5 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | F-EA Economical | SwitchWeld Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $17,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1371% | — |
SwitchWeld Basic has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes F-EA Economical and SwitchWeld Basic?
F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd. SwitchWeld Basic is made by SwitchWeld, based in US.
How do F-EA Economical and SwitchWeld Basic compare on the Robo Index?
F-EA Economical grades AA on the Robo Index. SwitchWeld Basic grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of F-EA Economical compare to SwitchWeld Basic?
F-EA Economical has a reach of 1350 mm. SwitchWeld Basic has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are F-EA Economical and SwitchWeld Basic in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between F-EA Economical and SwitchWeld Basic?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
F-EA Economical vs SwitchWeld Basic compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.