our fr5 spacer leans toward the replacement finger

BethArcher0411 · 25 Dec 2025, 17:48 UTC

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BethArcher0411
The FR5 spacer grip got less square after a finger was replaced, and now we have two pickup corrections on top. Why are we discussing another point edit before comparing the replacement with the one removed?

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IsabelBrooks0822
Replying to BethArcher0411

Compare the complete fitted pair and backing parts with the intended assembly, with the actual spacer identified. Also establish whether it sits square before first contact; the replacement timing is a useful lead, not the whole diagnosis

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BethArcher0411
Replying to IsabelBrooks0822

I have the removed finger. Replacement came from a mixed spares drawer, which is not exactly the confidence boost I wanted.

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JamieBell0643
Replying to BethArcher0411

Does either finger have an identifiable reference, or are you comparing appearance only?

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BethArcher0411
Replying to JamieBell0643

Both marked, different suffixes. We have asked tooling what each suffix means. The mounting holes looked the same, which was apparently enough at the time.

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OmarBell0665
Replying to BethArcher0411

What did the full spacer seat look like before the grip, Beth? Still worth answering Isabel's other question while the references are checked.

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LucaBarnes0526
Replying to BethArcher0411

Keep the removed finger and its backing parts together for the comparison; a correct-looking replacement face can still sit differently if the pieces behind it belong to another arrangement.

9 points
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IsabelBrooks0822
Replying to LucaBarnes0526

Luca's point matters. I would also retain the job versions around the replacement, rather than leave controls to infer which correction was made for which mechanical state

17 points
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BethArcher0411
Replying to OmarBell0665

Omar, the retained spacer sits level in the fixture before contact. Luca, both backing arrangements are retained. Controls has the saved versions from before replacement and after each correction.

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JamieBell0643
Replying to BethArcher0411

Was the same spacer used in the before-contact view and the leaning-grip view?

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BethArcher0411
Replying to JamieBell0643

Yes, same marked spacer and occurrence.

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OmarBell0665
Replying to BethArcher0411

Thanks. That makes the sequence much easier to follow.

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LucaBarnes0526
Replying to BethArcher0411

Has tooling identified the suffix difference yet, Beth, or are the two references still awaiting an answer?

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BethArcher0411
Replying to LucaBarnes0526

Tooling says the replacement uses a different backing thickness. It was fitted with the old backing part, so maintenance is reviewing the complete intended pair rather than just ordering another loose finger.

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IsabelBrooks0822
Replying to BethArcher0411

Then review the compensating edits with that intended assembly before a return trial. The physical mismatch explains a credible mechanism, but the existing edited pickup is now another changed variable

23 points
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JamieBell0643
Replying to BethArcher0411

Will stores separate those suffixes now? The mixed drawer can recreate the same repair later.

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BethArcher0411
Replying to JamieBell0643

Stores has separated them and labelled the full assembly references. Maintenance is rebuilding the intended pair. Return trial is not done.

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OmarBell0665
Replying to BethArcher0411

Who is coordinating that return with controls? You have two owners whose work needs to meet at the same setup.

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LucaBarnes0526
Replying to BethArcher0411

And please retain the useful first-contact comparison in the handover; it shows why matching bolt holes was not an adequate spare selection method.

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BethArcher0411
Replying to OmarBell0665

Maintenance lead is coordinating both. Rebuild complete, reviewed job ready for the agreed supervised return check. Nothing to report from that check yet, so no fixed-it headline.

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IsabelBrooks0822
Replying to BethArcher0411

That is an appropriate stopping point for the update. The final record should identify the assembly and job actually checked together, not leave the dismantled mismatch as the only illustrated configuration

24 points

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