Outer cell

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Workpiece Positioner L - the IRP L is of modular design with four main components – rotary unit, stand for rotary unit, tailstock and support beam.

 

(2)

HMI and FlexPendant

 

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Horizontal and vertical light curtain - a protective measure ensuring the safety of the operator in the loading zone

 

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Safety fencing - prevents unauthorized access to the robot workspace

 

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Fumehood - serves to ensure higher cell safety and extraction of fumes generated during welding

Inside the cell

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Welding wire pack - 250 kg package of welding wire to deliver continuous welding

 

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IRB 1600/2600/4600 - robots designed for applications requiring fast, repeatable and highly accurate movements

 

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IRC 5 - robot control system with motion control technologies

 

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Welding power source - available range of brands proven by ABB

 

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TSC - with torch cleaner and tool center calibration (BullsEye®)

 

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Modular baseframe

Key benefits

Process Efficiency

FlexArc® welding cells shorten welding process time and reduce acquisition costs.

Quick Installation

Cells are installed within a few hours.

Space-Saving Design

Emphasis on minimal space requirements.

Customizable Options

Cells can include 1-3 robots with ABB MultiMove function, ABB positioners, and customer-chosen welding equipment.

Mobility

Everything is mounted on a common pallet for easy relocation within production premises.

Centralized Power Supply

Power distribution from a single source, reducing the need for multiple cables for various components.

Pre-Commissioning Testing

Cells are fully tested, including welding tests, before delivery, requiring no reactivation during installation.

Loading Zone Safety

Strict safety requirements for loading/unloading of welded parts, with options for light curtain or rolldoor.

Security Elements

Light curtains or rolldoors ensure operator safety, with various configurations (VLC, HLC, scanner).

Technical data

Number of Robots Up to 4

on request

Handling Capacity Max 5000 kg

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Related offering

IRP L

IRP L - Workpiece positioner. The ABB positioners are optimized to be used for manipulating of work pieces in arc welding, thermal cutting and other applications. All axes can be fully coordinated with the robot when programming as well as during operation.

IRB 1600

Payload: 6 - 10 kg Reach: 1.2, 1.45 m

 

Performance is often a trade off, optimizing for speed or accuracy. With ABB’s IRB 1600, you don’t have to choose. The robot’s cycle times are shorter, sometimes half that of other robots, allowing you to increase throughput.

IRB 2600

Payload: 12, 20 kg Reach: 1.65, 1.85 m

 

ABB further extends its mid range robot family. The IRB 2600 is the second model in the sharp generation range with enhanced and new capabilities. It is a compact robot with a high payload capacity. 

IRB 4600

Payload: 20 - 60 kg Reach: 2.05, 2.51, 2.55 m

 

The IRB 4600 enables more compact manufacturing cells with increased production output and higher quality - and that means improved productivity.

Torch Service Center

The TSC 2013 provides completely automated Tool Center Point definition. While setting up the robot station the TSC 2013 automatic define the tool center point.