Enough reach, incomplete drawing (Fairino FR10, machine fixture loading)

FelixBarnes0545 · 5 Aug 2026, 14:14 UTC

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FelixBarnes0545
Our proposed use for Fairino FR10 is machine fixture loading with a short steel blank in a production cell beside an enclosed mill, with 104 planned. The reach sketch suggests the fixture is accessible, but it includes neither the gripper body nor the open machine door. I need a fuller access check to inform our choice of arm.

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BenArcher0370
Replying to FelixBarnes0545

@FelixBarnes0545 Got measured outlines for the opening and gripper? An offline layout might catch what the reach circle misses.

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FelixBarnes0545
Replying to BenArcher0370

After comparing the outlines, I found that the proposed approach overlaps the door handle even though the workpiece itself clears. That explains the misleadingly comfortable result in my initial sketch.

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BenArcher0370
Replying to FelixBarnes0545

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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FelixBarnes0545
Replying to BenArcher0370

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

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BenArcher0370
Replying to FelixBarnes0545

A larger arm should give you more mounting freedom, so that could be the easiest route to investigate.

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RachelAli0261
Replying to BenArcher0370

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

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