ABB IRB-4600 vs Coby CNC
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Coby CNC (RoboJob) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Coby CNCBelgium
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Coby CNC2023
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Coby CNC0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Coby CNCACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Coby CNC—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Coby CNC—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Coby CNC—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Coby CNC—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Coby CNC—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Coby CNC—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Coby CNC—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Coby CNC—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Coby CNC—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Coby CNC—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Coby CNC—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Coby CNC—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Coby CNC—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Coby CNC—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Coby CNC—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Coby CNC—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Coby CNC—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Coby CNC—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Coby CNC—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Coby CNC—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Coby CNC—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Coby CNC—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Coby CNC—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Coby CNC—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Coby CNC—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Coby CNC—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Coby CNC—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Coby CNC—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Coby CNC—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Coby CNC—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Coby CNC—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Coby CNC—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Coby CNC—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Coby CNC—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Coby CNC—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Belgium |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 8 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 10 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Price (USD)
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB-4600 | Coby CNC |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Coby CNC have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and Coby CNC?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Coby CNC is made by RoboJob, based in BE.
When were ABB IRB-4600 and Coby CNC launched?
ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. Coby CNC launched in 2023.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Coby CNC compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-4600 grades AA on the Robo Index. Coby CNC grades B. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Coby CNC in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ABB IRB-4600 and Coby CNC?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs Coby CNC compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.