Can this reach sketch support an arm choice? (Fairino FR10)

MayaCarter0997 · 19 Jul 2026, 00:18 UTC

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MayaCarter0997
We're considering Fairino FR10 for machine fixture loading with a machined brass blank in an enclosed machining cell, with 83 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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LU
LucaCarter0961
Replying to MayaCarter0997

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.

18 points
MA
MayaCarter0997
Replying to LucaCarter0961

@LucaCarter0961 Checked them. The approach clips the handle; the workpiece clears. No wonder my first sketch looked so reassuring.

21 points
LU
LucaCarter0961
Replying to MayaCarter0997

Use that measured layout to review the complete approach and retreat offline. Include the tool, cables and service access, then ask the integrator to assess a revised mounting arrangement.

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MA
MayaCarter0997
Replying to LucaCarter0961

@LucaCarter0961 Our buyer says go bigger. Does that help, or just buy the same problem in a larger arm?

11 points
LU
LucaCarter0961
Replying to MayaCarter0997

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

9 points
DA
DanielArcher0391
Replying to LucaCarter0961

Bigger could bring another obstruction. Extra reach won't shrink the gripper past that handle.

9 points
LU
LucaCarter0961
Replying to DanielArcher0391

@DanielArcher0391 You're right; more mounting freedom isn't guaranteed. Check each candidate in the measured layout and only favour a larger arm if its full approach works better.

9 points
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WillBrooks0835
Replying to LucaCarter0961

@LucaCarter0961 On our separate machine job, the first pedestal position blocked a maintenance panel. The transfer looked excellent until the maintenance person asked how they'd open it.

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MA
MayaCarter0997
Replying to WillBrooks0835

The handle overlap gives us something concrete to fix. No assessed layout yet, so Fairino FR10 stays on the shortlist.

21 points
LU
LucaCarter0961
Replying to MayaCarter0997

Having a specific access issue to resolve is progress; it doesn't require choosing the arm yet.

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