ABB - Articulated robot IRB 4600 series (45/2.05) (Swiss)

Description

New Design. New Features. New Technologie:

IRB 4600 is a highly productive general-purpose robot optimized for short cycle times where compact robots can help create high-density cells. The IRB 4600 enables more compact manufacturing cells with increased production output and higher quality - and that means improved productivity.

Shortest cycle time:

Thanks to the new compact and optimized design resulting in a low weight, the IRB 4600 can cut the cycle times of the industry benchmark by up to 25%. The maximum acceleration achievable is the highest in its class, together with high maximum speeds. With the high acceleration, it is possible to use to avoid obstacles or to follow the path. The benefit is increased production capacity and higher productivity.

Ultra-wide working range:

You can position the IRB 4600 most favourably with regard to reaching, cycle time and auxiliary equipment. Flexible mounting with floor, tilted, semishelf or inverted mounting is very useful when you are simulating the best position for your application.

Compactness:

The small footprint, the slim swing base radius around axis 1, the fine elbow behind axis 3, the small lower and upper arms, and the compact wrist all contribute to the most compact robot in its class. With the IRB 4600 you can create your production cell with reduced floor space by placing the robot closer to the served machines, which also increases your output and your productivity.

Characteristics

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SU465 Robot Welding Torch to fit ABB IRB 4600

The SU 465 Robot MIG Welding Torch package offers a unique solution to your automated MIG welding applications, offering a unique hybrid cooling solution, where the MIG torch can run either air or water-cooled. This Robot welding torch package is a complete plug-and-play to fit straight onto your welding robot.

SU465 - Features & Benefits

• Unique hybrid cooling technology (Air or Water-Cooled)
• Choice of three torch neck angles (Straight - 180 Deg, 22 degrees or 45 degrees)
• 1.7-meter harness designed to fit ABB IRB 2400L Robot.
• Standard euro torch connection for the welding power source.
• Quick-release optional hot & cold connections
• Robust Impact Resistant Torch Body
• Easily replaceable torch liner
• Long-life consumables and spares
• Ultra heat-resistant cables.
• Duty Cycle Air-Cooled 250 Amp (100% Duty Cycle)
• Duty Cycle Water-Cooled 450 Amp (100% Duty Cycle)

Conclusion

Unique to ABB, this revolutionary new, patent-pending technology integrates user-friendly robotics with the TIP-TIG process, enhancing its higher travel speed, lower heat input and better quality welding advantages. The process combines proprietary ABB torch technology and a fully integrated robotic interface. ABB will have a cell outfitted with the TIP TIG Feeder System, a IRB 2600 robot, an MTD250 workpiece positioner and a Miller Dynasty 350 TIG power supply. It will be producing test components to demonstrate the quality, speed and performance of the TIP-TIG process. The process provides several key advantages over traditional TIG (GTAW) welding, including improved tolerance of joint fit-up gaps, and achieving higher travel speeds and lower heat input with hot wire technology. The solution is ABB’s newest standard function package and can be installed on any of ABB’s IRB140, IRB1600, IRB 2600 and IRB4600 arc welding robots. The integrated interface is generically designed to support the use of Lincoln and Miller GTAW welding power sources. The new function package is designed to be installed in either a custom welding cell or into the well-established range of standard FlexArc cells. Consideration to the specific welding application and the use of ABB’s simulation package Robot Studio will determine the exact configuration required. The optimum solution will be designed from the library of robots, tables and workpiece positioners.

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