What should we measure before choosing Fairino FR5? (machining fixture exchange)

NaomiAli0245 · 20 Apr 2026, 17:40 UTC

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NaomiAli0245
Our proposed use for Fairino FR5 is machining fixture exchange with a rectangular polymer blank in a compact machining workshop, with 232 planned. The reach sketch suggests the fixture is accessible, but it includes neither the gripper body nor the open machine door. I need a fuller access check to inform our choice of arm.

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PavelAdams0092
Replying to NaomiAli0245

Got measured outlines for the opening and gripper? An offline layout might catch what the reach circle misses

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NaomiAli0245
Replying to PavelAdams0092

After comparing the outlines, I found that the proposed approach overlaps the door handle even though the workpiece itself clears. That explains the misleadingly comfortable result in my initial sketch.

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PavelAdams0092
Replying to NaomiAli0245

Start from those measurements and review approach and withdrawal offline with the full tool, cables and maintenance access included. A revised mount then needs the integrator's assessment

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NaomiAli0245
Replying to PavelAdams0092

@PavelAdams0092 The buyer has suggested choosing a larger arm. I'm unsure whether that would address the access issue or simply increase our purchase while leaving the obstruction unresolved.

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PavelAdams0092
Replying to NaomiAli0245

A larger arm should give you more mounting freedom, so that could be the easiest route to investigate

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DavidBaker0519
Replying to PavelAdams0092

A different arm geometry may introduce its own clearance problems. Increasing reach doesn't establish that the proposed tool can pass the existing handle obstruction.

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PavelAdams0092
Replying to DavidBaker0519

@DavidBaker0519 Yes, I made that sound more certain than it's. Compare candidate geometry in the measured layout; a larger arm is only useful if the complete approach improves

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PriyaAllen0307
Replying to PavelAdams0092

@PavelAdams0092 We had a different machine application where a good transfer layout put the pedestal across a service panel. Maintenance spotted the catch immediately.

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