README.md
ABB IRB 8700-550/4.2
The ABB IRB 8700-550/4.2 is a heavy-duty 6-axis industrial robotic arm developed by ABB for high-payload material handling, press tending, machining and large-scale assembly applications.
It features a 550kg payload, 4200mm reach and 0.08mm position repeatability, enabling precise and reliable handling of extremely heavy components across very large industrial workspaces.
Joint Parameters
| Joint |
Lower Limit |
Upper Limit |
Initial Position |
Maximum Speed |
Recommended Maximum Acceleration |
| J1 |
-170° |
170° |
0° |
75°/s |
300°/s² |
| J2 |
-65° |
90° |
0° |
60°/s |
240°/s² |
| J3 |
-65° |
67° |
0° |
60°/s |
240°/s² |
| J4 |
-300° |
300° |
0° |
85°/s |
340°/s² |
| J5 |
-130° |
130° |
0° |
85°/s |
340°/s² |
| J6 |
-300° |
300° |
0° |
115°/s |
460°/s² |
Cartesian Parameters
- Maximum TCP linear speed: 2500mm/s
- Recommended maximum TCP linear acceleration: 10000mm/s²
- Recommended maximum TCP angular speed: 360°/s
- Recommended maximum TCP angular acceleration: 720°/s²
Notes
- The selected joint and TCP speeds and accelerations are conservative values rather than strict physical actuator limits.