ABB IRB-4600 vs XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine (XQL LASER CHINA CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding MachineChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding MachineACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine6
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine—
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| 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 | XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine is made by XQL LASER CHINA CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine scores 43.2. 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 XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine has a reach of 1831 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine 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 XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine?
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 XQL-JH3000 Robot Laser Welding Machine 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.