ABB IRB 1520ID Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Arc Welding Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 1520ID is a six-axis arc welding robot with a payload of 4 kg, a reach of 1500 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 38,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The IRB 1520ID is a dedicated arc welding robot with a 4 kg payload, a 1500 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. The welding hose package is routed through the upper arm, which protects it and keeps its movement predictable. It is listed from USD 38,000.
ABB IRB 1520ID at a Glance
Payload: 4 kg
Reach: 1500 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 38,000
ABB IRB 1520ID Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 1520ID.
Specification | ABB IRB 1520ID |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 1520ID |
Robot type | Six-axis arc welding robot |
Payload | 4 kg |
Reach | 1500 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 38,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 4 kg
Reach 1500 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Mass 170 kg
Mounting floor, inverted
Protection IP40
Controller IRC5 Single Cabinet or OmniCore C30, C90XT, V250XT, V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot weighs 170 kg and can be floor mounted or inverted. It is rated IP40 and runs on the IRC5 Single Cabinet controller or on OmniCore C30, C90XT, V250XT or V400XT.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 1520ID runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family, and IRC5 is its long-established predecessor.
RAPID and RobotStudio
Programs are written in ABB's RAPID language and can be created, simulated and tested offline in RobotStudio before they are loaded to the robot.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and digital I/O.
ABB IRB 1520ID Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 1520ID are arc welding.
Arc Welding of Frames and Assemblies
The 1500 mm reach covers typical weldments, and the internal hose package lets the torch reach into fixtures without snagging.
Dense Welding Cells
Without external hose loops, several robots can work close together around one fixture.
Inverted Welding
Inverted mounting above the workpiece improves access to large parts and frees floor space.
ABB IRB 1520ID Price and Value
The ABB IRB 1520ID is listed from USD 38,000 on All Things Cobots. The controller configuration, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Welding hose package routed through the upper arm
1500 mm reach
Floor or inverted mounting
Runs on IRC5 or several OmniCore controllers
Cons
4 kg payload limits it to welding torches
IP40 protection
±0.05 mm repeatability
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 1520ID?
The IRB 1520ID fits fabrication shops and automotive suppliers that want a dedicated, economical arc welding robot. For more reach and payload, look at the IRB 2600ID.
See the full ABB IRB 1520ID product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 1520ID FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 1520ID cost?
The ABB IRB 1520ID is listed from USD 38,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the ABB IRB 1520ID?
The IRB 1520ID has a payload of 4 kg and a reach of 1500 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 1520ID?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 1520ID have?
The IRB 1520ID has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 1520ID use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 1520ID be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, inverted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 1520ID?
Its published protection rating is IP40.
What is the ABB IRB 1520ID used for?
Typical applications are arc welding.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
