Welding Robot

Featuring a unique combination of high payload capacity, large working range, and Integrated Dressing (ID), which routes all cables and hoses inside the robot’s upper arm and wrist. These robots can reduce cycle times by up to 15%, significantly increasing production output in a variety of applications.

Shorter cycle times:
Because all process cables and hoses are routed inside the robot arm, the IRB 2600ID robots dramatically decrease downtime caused by interference and wear. This integration also ensures that the maximum achievable acceleration is available at all times without restriction. These features help to significantly reduce total cycle times and increase reliability.

There are two models in the range. The 2.0m reach, 8 kg version is designed to be integrated with arc welding process equipment. The 1.85m reach, 15 kg model comes with a flexible conduit designed to optimize material handling and machine tending.

Faster programming:
The ease with which off-line programs can be created is enhanced with Integrated Dressing (ID). The controlled movements of the hoses and cables are easily predicted, so programming and simulations are perfect representations of the actual robot system. This minimizes the time required for fine-tuning programs and enables a faster start of production. Total programming
time is reduced by up to 90%.

Reduced cost of ownership:
With all hoses and cables firmly secured and protected, they swing less during operation, and with less exposure to weld spatter or cutting fluids, the lifetime increases significantly. Costs are reduced in terms of purchasing and welding torch exchange by up to 75% and up to three production stops per year can
be eliminated.

Higher output from a smaller footprint:
With its compact design and without loose hoses and cables, the IRB 2600ID has a very small footprint with a swing base radius of only 337 mm and a base width of only 511 mm. In material handling and machine tending, this means that the robot can be placed closer to the machines being served. In arc welding,, the reduced risk of interference with other robots allows for productive, high-density installations with 50% more robot and up to 50% higher output from a production cell. That’s how the IRB 2600ID helps you make the most out of your production higher output from a smaller area.


Increased agility in smaller spaces:
The wrist is very slim, only 227 x 130 mm. With all hoses and cables integrated through the process wrist, the robot can easily access narrow openings and perform complex movements. For example, in arc welding, this means that the IRB 2600ID can do circular welds without interruption and without compromising quality – and in a much shorter cycle time thereby increasing production output.

Specifications:

When shorter cycle times, unmatched versatility, and a smaller, more powerful wrist matter - ABB’s IRB 1660ID is the robot of choice.

Up to 10% shorter cycle times:
IRB 1660ID’s new compact wrist with very powerful motors enables fast and reliable movements that do not impede swinging cables and allow maximum acceleration and speed at all times. This combined with ABB’s QuickMoveTM technology allows the IRB
1660ID to shorten cycle times up to 10% compared to the high-density competition.

Outstanding weld quality:
The demand for superior and quality in arc welding applications has increased, requiring improved wire feeding control near the arc to guarantee high volume production. The IRB 1660ID has a stronger more rigid upper arm able to lift up to 6 kg to accommodate heavier torches. This, combined with ABB‘s TrueMoveTM technology and the new motion process “Accuracy
mode” provides 0.05 mm path repeatability for excellent welding results.

Safe robot move high-density cells:
The IRB 1660ID with the aid of RobotStudio®, ABB’s premier offline robot software programming tool, enables robot programmers to envision high-density cells with several robots welding close to each other with a minimum of workpiece heat distortions.

Robot Studio simulations help to secure safe robot:
movements with max speed and accelerations at all times
high density to provide predictable and shortest possible
and cycle high-density cells can maximize your output, provide top quality parts and operate with unmatched reliability.

Fast, agile and reliable for machine tending:
The compact and hollow wrist enables fast and reliable movements since the robot can move at maximum acceleration and speed without damaging the Integrated DressPack. The risk of collision in confined spaces is also eliminated. The combined working range of axes 4, 5 and 6 of 1,390° provides outstanding agility inside CNC machines. The IP67 wrist, the protection of the cablings from water and the controlledmovements provide up to 50 percent lower maintenance costs and a longer life expectancy.

Simplified online programming:
Online programming is further simplified thanks to
the full control of the hose packages or cablings, the compact 135 mm size wrist for faster re-orientations and the 0.30 mm TCP reorientation accuracy (absolute accuracy option needed) for highly accurate corner re-orientations.

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