Cannot choose a stronger clamp for brackets that find different seats

Jeremy_Blair · 4 Oct 2025, 10:09 UTC

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Jeremy_Blair
Our proposed FR5 sensor-bracket nest has pins, bottom supports and a close outside wall. Bench samples settle differently, although the CAD version is admirably obedient. Tooling suggested a stronger clamp. I'd like the intended locating contacts explained first, or rather which of those contacts are meant to leave clearance.

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GraceAdams0146
Replying to Jeremy_Blair

Ask the designer to mark locating faces versus supports and clearance. I can't tell from your list which contacts are fighting, but more clamp force sounds premature.

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Jeremy_Blair
Replying to GraceAdams0146

The outside wall is described as helping repeatability. Both holes are also described as locating. No clearance is given at that wall.

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SamAdams0159
Replying to Jeremy_Blair

Have the designer compare identified brackets from the intended revision, including their condition. It would be unfortunate to redesign the nest around one burr with excellent CAD manners.

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GraceAdams0146
Replying to SamAdams0159

Sam, yes. Jeremy, are those samples checked against the component drawing, or are they just what's available on the bench?

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SamAdams0159
Replying to GraceAdams0146

And keep the same samples for the revised-nest comparison if it reaches that stage, rather than selecting a fresh and more cooperative handful.

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Jeremy_Blair
Replying to GraceAdams0146

They are the right revision but not individually measured yet. I've asked quality to identify conforming examples while the designer explains the wall. Stronger clamp remains unapproved.

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GraceAdams0146
Replying to Jeremy_Blair

That gives purchasing a sensible reason to wait. Please post whether the wall was meant to touch; I'm interested in that answer before another clamp quote arrives.

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