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How do I trace the missing controller and the controller power lead? (transferring lightweight housings)

JaneAbbott0075 · 14 points · Buying advice · 11 Aug 2026

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Seller promised an extra pendant cable, not just the installed one (Universal Robots UR5e, loading sample trays)

JuliaChen1196 · 32 points · Buying advice · 11 Aug 2026

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Universal Robots UR5e: Can't identify the gripper contact pads in the seller's video

RebeccaBrooks0865 · 9 points · Buying advice · 11 Aug 2026

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Small component assembly workshop: An arm on a pallet isn't the complete package I ordered

NadiaArcher0378 · 26 points · Buying advice · 11 Aug 2026

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Tempted by a refurbished arm, missing the inspection details (Fairino FR10, tray-to-fixture transfer)

NathanArcher0373 · 27 points · Buying advice · 10 Aug 2026

17replies M

A complete robot delivery with one unfinished spare-kit promise (Fairino FR5)

MiaBell0644 · 19 points · Buying advice · 10 Aug 2026

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The supplied the tool flange adapter interface doesn't match our fixture drawing (loading lightweight housings)

HarishBennett0750 · 9 points · Buying advice · 10 Aug 2026

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Fairino FR5: transferring finished cylindrical parts into trays: how do I weigh appearance against holding and release?

OmarCarter1013 · 4 points · Buying advice · 9 Aug 2026

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Bought against a drawing; received a different-looking interface (Universal Robots UR5e, placing molded parts in nests)

EmmaChen1159 · 22 points · Buying advice · 9 Aug 2026

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Handling a machined puck: how much did the tray help? (Universal Robots UR5e)

OscarBrown0880 · 13 points · Buying advice · 9 Aug 2026

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Do I chase the spare kit separately from our placing parts in assembly nests setup?

BenBell0631 · 9 points · Buying advice · 9 Aug 2026

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Fairino FR10: Do I chase the spare kit separately from our placing parts in assembly nests setup?

FarahChan1113 · 30 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

0replies Y

Seller promised an extra tool cable, not just the installed one (Universal Robots UR5e, sorting inspection samples)

YasminBell0615 · 22 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

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The payload argument stops at the part. Mine doesn't. - moving rigid components into assembly fixtures

AnikaAdams0160 · 9 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

7replies D

My Fairino FR10 arrived without its controller (transferring lightweight housings)

DineshAbbott0038 · 1 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

18replies J

Seller says split shipment, but there's no second reference (placing assembly inserts)

JoBennett0766 · 17 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

15replies M

One crate arrived; the rest of the order has no tracking (Universal Robots UR5e, loading assembly fixtures)

MiaBrooks0818 · 33 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

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Buying advice

How do I trace the missing controller and the controller power lead? (transferring lightweight housings)

Seller promised an extra pendant cable, not just the installed one (Universal Robots UR5e, loading sample trays)

Universal Robots UR5e: Can't identify the gripper contact pads in the seller's video

Small component assembly workshop: An arm on a pallet isn't the complete package I ordered

What should go into the load review for Universal Robots UR5e?

How do I get past 'next shipment' replies? (transferring small housings)

Fairino FR10: Closing a missing accessory issue without overstating it

Tempted by a refurbished arm, missing the inspection details (Fairino FR10, tray-to-fixture transfer)

A complete robot delivery with one unfinished spare-kit promise (Fairino FR5)

The supplied the tool flange adapter interface doesn't match our fixture drawing (loading lightweight housings)

Fairino FR5: transferring finished cylindrical parts into trays: how do I weigh appearance against holding and release?

Bought against a drawing; received a different-looking interface (Universal Robots UR5e, placing molded parts in nests)

Handling a machined puck: how much did the tray help? (Universal Robots UR5e)

Do I chase the spare kit separately from our placing parts in assembly nests setup?

Fairino FR10: Do I chase the spare kit separately from our placing parts in assembly nests setup?

Seller promised an extra tool cable, not just the installed one (Universal Robots UR5e, sorting inspection samples)

The payload argument stops at the part. Mine doesn't. - moving rigid components into assembly fixtures

My Fairino FR10 arrived without its controller (transferring lightweight housings)

Seller says split shipment, but there's no second reference (placing assembly inserts)

One crate arrived; the rest of the order has no tracking (Universal Robots UR5e, loading assembly fixtures)