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My Fairino FR10 arrived without its controller (loading assembly fixtures)

CallumArcher0360 · 39 points · Buying advice · 3 Aug 2026

18replies E

Different label suffix, different mounting arrangement - placing molded parts in nests

EllaBennett0729 · 32 points · Buying advice · 3 Aug 2026

10replies J

What should I ask for when a spare has no parcel reference? (Universal Robots UR5e, sorting inspection samples)

JamieBell0643 · 23 points · Buying advice · 3 Aug 2026

8replies E

The robot is here; this is a separate accessory shortage - changing sample handling fixtures

ElliotAli0248 · 27 points · Buying advice · 3 Aug 2026

16replies N

Seller promised an extra controller cooling filter, not just the installed one (transferring small housings)

NaomiAdams0158 · 34 points · Buying advice · 3 Aug 2026

0replies M

Our gripper samples are marked and nobody agrees how to judge them (Universal Robots UR5e)

MeiAbbott0081 · 23 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

11replies J

Universal Robots UR5e: The robot is here; this is a separate accessory shortage

JackArcher0428 · 25 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

2replies R

moving cosmetic components between nests: how do I weigh appearance against holding and release? (Universal Robots UR5e)

ReeceAdams0123 · 26 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

14replies H

Universal Robots UR5e: Do I chase the spare kit separately from our sorting inspection samples setup?

HazelChan1093 · 26 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

7replies B

Our spare kit keeps being pushed into an unspecified shipment (Fairino FR10, sorting inspection samples)

BenAli0196 · 0 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

15replies E

How much work have I left out of handling a small plastic enclosure? - fixture loading

ElenaArcher0427 · 27 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

1replies M

Seller says split shipment, but there's no second reference (Universal Robots UR5e, placing assembly inserts)

MayaBaker0475 · 28 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

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Universal Robots UR5e: What should a small tray unloading pilot prove?

WillChan1096 · 11 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

14replies O

Seller promised an extra pendant cable, not just the installed one (Fairino FR5, sorting inspection samples)

OwenChan1095 · 26 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

0replies F

Seller promised an extra gripper mounting adapter, not just the installed one (Fairino FR10, loading sample trays)

FelixBennett0719 · 16 points · Buying advice · 2 Aug 2026

3replies C

planning gentle handling of cylindrical components: how do I weigh appearance against holding and release?

CalebChan1102 · 10 points · Buying advice · 1 Aug 2026

15replies S

Our Fairino FR5 arrived, but the promised spare kit didn't - transferring small housings

SarahAli0241 · 18 points · Buying advice · 1 Aug 2026

3replies R

Would you arrange an independent inspection here? (parts tray loading)

RebeccaBrown0952 · 19 points · Buying advice · 1 Aug 2026

14replies F

Different FR5 suffix and mounting-plate interface after the fixture drawing was confirmed

FelixArcher0371 · 4 points · Buying advice · 1 Aug 2026

10replies A

How do I get the FR5 pad trial instead of another anonymous movement clip?

AlexChan1081 · 33 points · Buying advice · 1 Aug 2026

21replies