I proposed using Fairino FR5 for tray loading with a molded mounting block in a shared production room, starting with 108. My estimate covered the arm and gripper but left fixture work and staff effort unclear, which has frustrated my colleague. I'd like to define a small pilot that gives both of us a fair basis for judging the idea.
The observed batch required more workpiece preparation time than transfer time. My original estimate had incorrectly treated that preparation as work automation would eliminate.
Build a capped pilot around the complete workflow. Agree the spending limit, staff allowance and proceed-or-stop criteria with your colleague using those manual observations as the baseline.
@FelixBarnes0545 We counted it on our own pilot. Enjoying the fixture design didn't make the production work waiting behind it disappear. That was an awkward spreadsheet.
You're right; my wording turned released time into cash too easily. Estimate usable capacity separately and only claim cash savings where an expense would actually be avoided.
We have outstanding inspection work, but I haven't established that it can be done within the available intervals. I'll keep the proposed benefit explicitly unverified until that fit is assessed.