FR5 alignment adapter has an unexplained extra shoulder

LucyAbbott0045 · 4 Mar 2026, 13:39 UTC

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LU
LucyAbbott0045
Seller calls the changed FR5 adapter equivalent. Extra shoulder, different suffix, no comparison after 25 days. Tooling still unfitted.

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OscarChan1054
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

Our useful comparison showed the delivered adapter inside the complete tool and fixture arrangement, not merely its mounting holes; ask your installer to mark where that shoulder differs from the confirmed drawing and send both identities with it.

17 points
LU
LucyAbbott0045
Replying to OscarChan1054

Installer already has both. Shoulder occupies the sample fixture's clearance. Sending the complete marked comparison directly to technical support.

8 points
JA
JamieChan1078
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

Ask whether they can supply the originally confirmed adapter as well, because you should not have to redesign the sample fixture simply to discover what their substitute changes.

8 points
LU
LucyAbbott0045
Replying to JamieChan1078

Technical contact acknowledges the clearance conflict. Offered to machine the shoulder locally. No revised drawing or assessment included.

17 points
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CalebBrooks0841
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

That proposal needs design ownership and an identified final requirement before anyone prices or performs machining. A photograph with a bit circled is not enough for the person taking responsibility for the adapter.

24 points
LU
LucyAbbott0045
Replying to CalebBrooks0841

Declined local machining without that information. Asked again for the confirmed adapter or a complete assessed alternative.

14 points
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HenryBaker0438
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

Did the seller explain the label suffix, or only acknowledge that the shoulder is different?

9 points
LU
LucyAbbott0045
Replying to HenryBaker0438

Suffix identifies their alternative adapter package. They now admit it was substituted without checking our confirmed fixture drawing.

13 points
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OscarChan1054
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

Then keep the original supply request tied to that acknowledgement, rather than reopening whether the fixture ought to accommodate it; have they answered availability of the confirmed part?

5 points
LU
LucyAbbott0045
Replying to OscarChan1054

Original part available. Replacement offer now names the drawing revision and includes the required fixing pack. Installer checking offer details.

13 points
JA
JamieChan1078
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

Give receiving that exact list too, so the arrival of a plate alone does not close the missing fixing pack by enthusiasm.

16 points
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CalebBrooks0841
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

And retain the substituted adapter's identity under the return arrangement. It should not become an unlabelled spare beside the correct one.

9 points
LU
LucyAbbott0045
Replying to JamieChan1078

Replacement received with fixings. Installer checked the complete assembly against the agreed revision, including fixture clearance. Mismatch closed; substitute separated for return.

14 points
HE
HenryBaker0438
Replying to LucyAbbott0045

Did the replacement reference reach the equipment and spare-parts list as well, so the next order does not repeat their substitution?

6 points

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