ABB Robotics IRB 940 Tricept Overview
Discontinued model: no longer part of the current ABB product range. The ABB IRB 940 Tricept is a parallel-kinematic robot in which three linear actuators arranged around a central tube carry a three-axis wrist, giving six axes in total. It reaches a repeatability of 0.02 mm and delivers machining forces of up to 1300 kg vertically and 350 kg horizontally. The robot was developed for cleaning and pre-machining aluminium castings such as automotive sub-frames and structural parts. It runs on the ABB S4Cplus controller, the same controller used with ABB articulated robots.
Key Specifications
Specification | ABB Robotics IRB 940 Tricept |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 940 Tricept |
Category | Robot arm / Industrial 6-axis robot |
Repeatability | 0.02 mm |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | ABB S4Cplus |
Price | From USD 100,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Material handling
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Inspection
Dispensing
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
Parallel-kinematic robot
3 linear actuators around a central tube plus 3-axis wrist (6 axes)
Repeatability 0.02 mm
Machining force 1300 kg vertical, 350 kg horizontal
Acceleration about 1 g
Controller S4Cplus
ABB Robotics IRB 940 Tricept Review Summary
The IRB 940 Tricept is a parallel-kinematic robot in which three linear actuators arranged around a central tube carry a three-axis wrist, giving six axes in total. It reaches a repeatability of 0.02 mm and delivers machining forces of up to 1300 kg vertically and 350 kg horizontally. It was developed for cleaning and pre-machining aluminium castings, and is no longer part of the current ABB product range. It is listed from USD 100,000.
Pros
Very high stiffness from the parallel-kinematic design
0.02 mm repeatability
Machining forces up to 1300 kg vertical and 350 kg horizontal
Acceleration of about 1 g
Cons
No longer part of the current ABB product range
Runs on the earlier S4Cplus controller
Specialised machine with a limited working envelope
Who It Is For
The IRB 940 Tricept is of interest to foundries and machining specialists maintaining or sourcing existing installations. For a new project, ask ABB for a current alternative.
Full review: ABB IRB 940 Tricept Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Parallel-Kinematic Machining Robot
