ABB IRB-4600 vs Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot (TANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding RobotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot$6,300–$15,500 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robotwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robotthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot$6,300–$15,500 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robotsparse
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot—
| Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robotindustrial-armTANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD. 53.8Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,300–$15,500 USD |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.08 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 | wired touch |
| 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 | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,300–$15,500 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | sparse |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols
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 | Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $10,900 |
| Payback period | — | 2.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $239,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2194% |
ABB IRB-4600 has 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot is made by TANG CHENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot scores 53.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-4600 compare to Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot has a reach of 1960 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot 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 Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot?
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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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs Tangcheng TC-2010A 6-Axis Welding Robot 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 Score is calculated.