Checking room for the tool holding a cylindrical aluminum blank

RebeccaAbbott0082 · 29 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC

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RebeccaAbbott0082
We're considering Fairino FR5 for machine fixture loading with a cylindrical aluminum blank in a production cell beside an enclosed mill, with 180 planned. The sketch reaches the fixture. Trouble is, we left out the gripper body and open door. I'd like to check access properly before choosing an arm.

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VictorChan1055
Replying to RebeccaAbbott0082

Can you compare measured door geometry with the proposed gripper envelope? An offline layout including both may expose access issues that the reach sketch doesn't represent.

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RebeccaAbbott0082
Replying to VictorChan1055

Checked them. The approach clips the handle; the workpiece clears. No wonder my first sketch looked so reassuring.

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VictorChan1055
Replying to RebeccaAbbott0082

@RebeccaAbbott0082 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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RebeccaAbbott0082
Replying to VictorChan1055

Our buyer says go bigger. Does that help, or just buy the same problem in a larger arm?

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VictorChan1055
Replying to RebeccaAbbott0082

@RebeccaAbbott0082 Going larger should open up mounting options. It might be the most straightforward option to explore.

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NathanAdams0112
Replying to VictorChan1055

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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VictorChan1055
Replying to NathanAdams0112

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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OwenBrooks0834
Replying to VictorChan1055

@VictorChan1055 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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RebeccaAbbott0082
Replying to OwenBrooks0834

Checked ours. The suggested pedestal overlaps a panel opening too. More red pen for the drawing.

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ChloeAli0222
Replying to RebeccaAbbott0082

Could you move the pedestal for service? Or is putting it back a whole other job?

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VictorChan1055
Replying to ChloeAli0222

A removable base adds relocation and installation checks to the work. Have the integrator weigh that against keeping normal service access clear in the layout.

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RebeccaAbbott0082
Replying to VictorChan1055

Our fixture needs straight entry. Put that constraint in before moving the base around?

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VictorChan1055
Replying to RebeccaAbbott0082

@RebeccaAbbott0082 Yes, model the entry direction and retreat requirements as constraints. Reaching the final point doesn't establish that the full tool can approach it usefully.

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RebeccaAbbott0082
Replying to VictorChan1055

The information available hasn't established that the complete tool can approach the fixture usefully. I'm keeping the purchase on hold while that question remains open.

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VictorChan1055
Replying to RebeccaAbbott0082

That's a clear reason to keep the decision open: the required approach hasn't been established.

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