ABB IRB 1520ID arc welding robot

The IRB 1520ID arc welding robot is designed for use in metal fabrication, and with its integrated process dressing technology, all power cables and necessary gas and pressurised air hoses are integrated into the arm of the robot providing a shielded dressing or covering. This protection provides greater safety for operators plus more simplified robotic programming with more predictable welding results without estimating for swinging cables.

The risk of sharp metals damaging cables - which can cause serious hazard for operators - is reduced. With the cabling tucked away, the life span of the cabling and the robot itself is also extended.

Besides reducing safety risks for welders, the integrated dressing design increases accuracy and allows for more flexible movements. More uninhibited movement is needed, for example, for single-motion welds around cylindrical objects or hard-to-reach weld seams. The IRB 1520ID robot has been designed with a slim upper arm design, allowing easy access to narrow spaces. With a reach of 1.5 m and payload capacity of 4 kg, the robot can be mounted on the floor or inverted for flexibility, offering shorter cycle times and a wide range of production possibilities.

ABB’s IRB 1520ID interfaces with the FlexPendant HMI, which can be used by operators with minimum training. The power source interface is also fully integrated so users have full control over voltage, current, speed, gas flow and other welding parameters from the same interface as the robot.