Is our load comparison missing most of the assembly?

RaviChen1172 · 17 May 2026, 06:02 UTC

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RaviChen1172
I'm comparing two tooling proposals for our planned moving rigid components into assembly fixtures with Universal Robots UR5e and a steel gearbox housing in a machined-parts transfer cell. Each supplier bases suitability on the part's mass, although the assembly also has extended fingers, an adapter and hose fittings. I'd like to know what information a purchase decision needs.

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AnilBell0636
Replying to RaviChen1172

@RaviChen1172 Check whether either supplier has provided the assembled mass and centre of gravity. A list of everything mounted at the wrist will expose what's missing.

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RaviChen1172
Replying to AnilBell0636

Neither does. I've got separate gripper and adapter drawings, but no combined load sheet. The fittings aren't listed at all.

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AnilBell0636
Replying to RaviChen1172

Give each supplier an identical list and request the complete mass and centre of gravity relative to a named origin. You'll then have a usable comparison basis.

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IsabelArcher0387
Replying to AnilBell0636

When you say origin, do you mean the reference point for their measurements? I can see how that could get overlooked

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AnilBell0636
Replying to IsabelArcher0387

Yes, with the axes identified too. Otherwise an offset number can look precise while describing a different point on the assembly.

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NaomiBell0680
Replying to AnilBell0636

@AnilBell0636 Usable for comparison, maybe. Mass and centre of gravity still aren't a complete suitability assessment; the inertia and moment constraints matter too

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AnilBell0636
Replying to NaomiBell0680

Agreed, I meant the comparison basis. Your integrator still needs the complete load assessed against the applicable documentation, including moment and inertia constraints.

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RaviChen1172
Replying to AnilBell0636

@AnilBell0636 I know what's missing from the quotes, but I still can't judge the complete load. I'm keeping the tooling choice open until the assembly information can support an assessment.

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AnilBell0636
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That fits the gap. Knowing what's missing helps, but your tooling choice still needs an assessable complete assembly.

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