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1750 mm reach is tempting. Still keeping the positioner?

ThomasAbbott0016 · 11 Sept 2025, 09:18 UTC

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UR8 Long was announced this week: 1750 mm reach, 8 kg payload. I'm interested in reaching more of a weldment without shifting the base. I'd still lay out torch angles and cable clearance before throwing out the positioner. Anyone else looking at long-reach arms mainly to simplify setup rather than chase speed? https://www.universal-robots.com/news-and-media/news-center/universal-robots-unveils-ur8-long/
UR8 Long welding application pictured in the September 2025 announcement
UR8 Long launch at FABTECH

September 2025 announcement: 1750 mm reach, 8 kg payload; shipping planned for October.

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JoFixtures
Replying to ThomasAbbott0016

Yes, but I would model the approaches as well as the weld path. Touching every point isn't the same as approaching each point usefully.

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TomMill
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I'd keep the positioner in the comparison. Buying more reach to avoid rotating one awkward part can be a very expensive principle.

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ThomasAbbott0016
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Not throwing it out! I want two layouts costed. The shorter one might still win once the torch is in the drawing.

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