Universal Robots UR5e: What evidence belongs beside the vacuum reading?

AdaBennett0738 · 8 Jun 2026, 09:39 UTC

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AdaBennett0738
I'm reviewing our planned loading individual sheet panels into a locating tray with Universal Robots UR5e and a thin coated steel panel in a thin-sheet assembly workshop. The proposed vacuum tool has a bench report confirming a seal, but the panels come from a stack. My remaining questions concern support during handling and confirmation that only one panel is delivered.

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TheoAli0236
Replying to AdaBennett0738

Was the report based on a full panel in the actual stack condition? Check sample size, support and film details against your incoming specification.

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AdaBennett0738
Replying to TheoAli0236

@TheoAli0236 My report describes a supported flat sample, without an assessment of the complete panel geometry. It also leaves the represented protective-film condition unspecified.

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TheoAli0236
Replying to AdaBennett0738

Send the panel drawing and stack specification to your tooling specialist. Ask for distributed support and a separate single-panel confirmation proposal.

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AdaBennett0738
Replying to TheoAli0236

@TheoAli0236 I'm picturing additional cups spread across the panel. Is that what you mean by distributed support, or am I oversimplifying it?

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TheoAli0236
Replying to AdaBennett0738

Spreading contact can reduce unsupported spans, so it's a reasonable layout to compare. Your drawing should show the edges that need controlled placement.

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JasperChen1160
Replying to TheoAli0236

That still risks sounding like more cups equals less trouble. Cup position and local flexibility matter, and none of it establishes one layer.

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TheoAli0236
Replying to JasperChen1160

Fair correction. I mean a layout assessed against your panel's flexibility, not a cup-count target. Layer confirmation remains its own requirement.

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LucyChen1176
Replying to TheoAli0236

@TheoAli0236 Why can't good vacuum mean one panel? Wouldn't two make the reading different?

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