Prototype machinist exploring small-batch automation

LinBrooks0792

Lin Brooks

MidlandsJoined 20 Jul 2025105 posts

About

Prototype machinist exploring small-batch automation. Currently exploring maintenance and supplier support. Working around a small commissioning team; planning a 2-week trial before making a decision.

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Conversations

seller handover and warehouse waiting are still two different FR5 stories

MeiBaker0516 · 27 points · Buying robots from China · 21 Aug 2026

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My UR5e spare-kit question is availability now, not another unspecified shipment

RosaArcher0379 · 14 points · Buying advice · 20 Aug 2026

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A workshop test cell: What does 'inspected' mean on this refurbished Fairino FR10?

RaviArcher0389 · 14 points · Buying advice · 7 Aug 2026

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Small sample handling bench: How can a short recording show the package and the agreed task?

ImranAbbott0044 · 7 points · Buying advice · 6 Aug 2026

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How much work have I left out of handling a machined spacer? (Universal Robots UR5e, tray loading)

HanaBrooks0796 · 5 points · Buying advice · 6 Aug 2026

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Point adjustments are hiding something in our handling setup

LinBrooks0792 · 10 points · General robotics · 6 Aug 2026

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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

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Seller promised an extra gripper mounting adapter, not just the installed one (Fairino FR10, sorting inspection samples)

NoahBennett0716 · 20 points · Buying advice · 24 Jul 2026

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Intermittent stops while handling a rigid plastic housing: what should I capture?

SamBrown0942 · 27 points · Buying robots from China · 18 Jul 2026

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Cannot justify another FR10 spacer offset without seeing where it tilts

GabrielCarter0975 · 10 points · General robotics · 3 Jul 2026

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Housing grip losing squareness after repeated pickup edits

NaomiAdams0158 · 37 points · General robotics · 11 Jun 2026

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Light assembly workshop: Seller promised an extra pendant cable, not just the installed one

LinBrooks0792 · 2 points · Buying advice · 8 Jun 2026

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Intermittent stops while handling a rigid plastic housing: what should I capture?

BethAdams0150 · 32 points · Buying robots from China · 12 May 2026

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What should I send support about these intermittent Fairino FR5 stops?

LouisBrooks0833 · 25 points · Buying robots from China · 19 Apr 2026

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The installed controller cooling filter is here; the spare isn't (Fairino FR5, sorting inspection samples)

BenArcher0370 · 30 points · Buying advice · 13 Apr 2026

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Universal Robots UR5e: What should I ask for when a spare has no parcel reference?

ThomasArcher0364 · 17 points · Buying advice · 11 Apr 2026

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What should I send support about these intermittent Fairino FR5 stops? (fixture loading)

LouisBrooks0833 · 9 points · Buying robots from China · 4 Apr 2026

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LinBrooks0792

About

Conversations

seller handover and warehouse waiting are still two different FR5 stories

My UR5e spare-kit question is availability now, not another unspecified shipment

A workshop test cell: What does 'inspected' mean on this refurbished Fairino FR10?

Small sample handling bench: How can a short recording show the package and the agreed task?

How much work have I left out of handling a machined spacer? (Universal Robots UR5e, tray loading)

Point adjustments are hiding something in our handling setup

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

Seller promised an extra gripper mounting adapter, not just the installed one (Fairino FR10, sorting inspection samples)

Intermittent stops while handling a rigid plastic housing: what should I capture?

Cannot justify another FR10 spacer offset without seeing where it tilts

Housing grip losing squareness after repeated pickup edits

Light assembly workshop: Seller promised an extra pendant cable, not just the installed one

Intermittent stops while handling a rigid plastic housing: what should I capture?

What should I send support about these intermittent Fairino FR5 stops?

The installed controller cooling filter is here; the spare isn't (Fairino FR5, sorting inspection samples)

Universal Robots UR5e: What should I ask for when a spare has no parcel reference?

What should I send support about these intermittent Fairino FR5 stops? (fixture loading)

Our blank projection sheet cannot distinguish length from seating

How do I get a stock answer for our missing FR5 spare adapter?

I cannot divide our blank-length variation from the loading variation