Engineering selection guide
An ABB IRB 1600 pedestal has two different interfaces: the robot connection at the top and the foundation connection at the bottom. Copying the robot bolt pattern resolves only part of the first interface. The top plate, column, welds, base plate, anchors and floor must work together.
Read the drawing using separate dimensions
Keep the overall height, robot seating elevation, top-plate size, column size and foundation footprint as separate dimensions. A plate can be wide enough for the mounting holes but still leave inadequate room for the robot casting, fastening tools or connector access.
| Current Techmatix trial reference | Layout dimension |
|---|---|
| Robot selection | ABB IRB 1600-6/1.45 |
| Pedestal height choices | 600 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 mm |
| Top plate | 560 × 500 × 40 mm |
| Square column | 250 × 250 mm nominal section, 8 mm wall |
| Base plate | 650 × 650 × 25 mm |
These are Techmatix Trial E concept dimensions, not ABB pedestal recommendations or load ratings. Confirm the selected file revision against the configurator. Final material, interfaces, fabrication details and structural suitability remain subject to engineering release.
Use the OEM drawing for the robot interface
ABB's 3HAC023604-001 product specification includes the mounting arrangement and foundation requirements. Check the edition applicable to the installed robot. Keep the robot casting holes distinct from the tapped holes and locating features in the support plate: a clearance diameter on the casting is not a tap-drill instruction.
Define the robot base origin and forward direction on the pedestal drawing. Locate every mounting feature from that datum. The geometric centre of a rectangular top plate is not automatically the robot axis; moving a bolt pattern merely to centre it can move the robot relative to the machine.
Specify functional surfaces and inspection
- Seating face: identify the surface that supports the robot and specify its required condition from the applicable OEM requirements.
- Mounting features: state thread, usable engagement, locating fits, feature position and inspection datums on the released drawing.
- Plate relationship: define top-to-base alignment and overall-height inspection. A level floor and a flat seating face are different requirements.
- Fabrication sequence: decide which surfaces or features require finishing after welding so weld distortion is addressed before inspection.
- Finish: identify any bearing faces or threaded features that must remain free of coating.
Release the foundation connection separately
Floor holes show where anchors may be arranged; they do not determine anchor capacity. Provide the application loads, slab information, edge distances and installation constraints to the person designing that connection. The robot manufacturer’s interface drawing cannot establish the capacity of an unknown factory floor.
For a useful quotation review, send the exact robot identification, required seating elevation, layout, tool/workpiece data, mounting document and available floor details. This gives engineering and procurement the same definition of what is being requested.
Configure a trial ABB pedestal and download the selected STEP/PDF to check the layout. Use the enquiry to identify release requirements; the trial model is not a manufacturing or installation approval.