This article introduces ABB's IRC 5 controller, which can be used to control 6-axis robots and realize quality control, insertion, assembly, marking, packaging and palletizing operations.
The magazine, published by ABB Automation Technologies AB, highlights how 6‑axis robots are used in the plastics industry for tasks such as unloading injection moulding machines, painting bumpers and quality control. It introduces the new IRC 5 control system and RobotWare Plastics‑Mould software that simplify programming for non‑robot specialists.
The issue also details ABB service agreements that can reduce automation maintenance costs by up to 35 percent and presents customer case studies from South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany, illustrating the benefits of robotisation in various manufacturing environments.
| IRB 140 robot | used for injection moulding |
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| IRB 1400 robot | used for injection moulding |
| IRB 2400 robot | used for injection moulding |
| IRB 4400 robot | used for injection moulding |
Customers with an ABB service agreement can save up to 35 percent on automation maintenance costs.