If you are working with ABB robots
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merlet35 -
June 22, 2016 at 7:50 PM -
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Rather misleading information if you ask me, considering that the description is "ABB Robots Main Issues" and ironically
the common issues have nothing to do with the robot other than that they're attached/connected to it.... -
I've been working with ABB robots since 1980 and a majority of the problems have been with end effectors and peripheral equipment, I would estimate less than 5% of faults are with the manipulator (arm) or controller.
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Rather misleading information if you ask me...I agree. "Most used" translates into "most breakdowns"? Wonder what the other 11% of the problems are (programming?).
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wow... this is pretty stupid.
How are poorly designed EOATs and bad PLC logic a reflection of ABB robots?
I work with IRB 6400s, and have had plenty of issues, but it is always peripheral equipment/circuitry. The only part that has been (mostly) solid is the robot itself..
I have had to replace an upper arm cable and some cabinet components, but it was due to environmental conditions of the work space, not the robot design.
I almost feel like this article is saying "News Flash! Maintenance technicians are having to fix things!" smh
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Also IRB6220 model doesn't exist. Seem like spam to me.
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Also IRB6220 model doesn't exist. Seem like spam to me.If you check his other posts, they all have a link to the same company in them.
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If you check his other posts, they all have a link to the same company in them.That detail did not escape my notice... although I'd already added to their hit count before I noticed.
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I just came across this topic and clicked the link. I would say djogf412 is absolutely correct in asking why EOATs and PLC Programming is an ABB issue. I have worked on ABB robot systems since 1989 and have worked on hundreds of systems, if not into the low thousands ranging from S1 IRB6/IRB60 through current day (just worked on and IRB910SC). On larger robots cable management seems to be the cause of issue, especially if dress pacs are being used. Environmental issues can cause problems (mainly heat in application or plant ambient air). Heavy use with little or no maintenance is also another cause of failure. There are occasional issues like bearing fatigue (internal gear box), external generated faults (crashes, improper balanced tooling on part positioners, poor cell design). While no robotic system is perfect and will live a maintenance free life, most robot systems will run many hours without issues caused by the manufacturer or by design of the robot. However, keep in mind these are created by humans.