When shorter cycle times, unmatched versatility, and a smaller, more powerful wrist matter - ABB’s IRB 1660ID is the robot of choice.
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 QuickMove™ technology allows the IRB 1660ID to shorten cycle times up to 10% compared to competition.
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 TrueMove™ technology and the new motion process 'Accuracy mode,' provides 0.05 mm path repeatability for excellent welding results.
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.
RobotStudio simulations help to secure safe robot movements with max speed and accelerations at all times to provide predictable and shortest possible cycle times. Such high-density cells can maximize your output, provide top-quality parts, and operate with unmatched reliability.
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 cabling from water, and the controlled movements provide up to 50 percent lower maintenance costs and a longer life expectancy.
Online programming is further simplified thanks to the full control of the hose packages or cablings, the compact 135 mm wrist size for faster re-orientations, and the 0.30 mm TCP reorientation accuracy (absolute accuracy option needed) for highly accurate corner re-orientations.