Prototype machinist exploring small-batch automation

OwenAllen0312

Owen Allen

New ZealandJoined 8 Feb 202597 posts

About

Prototype machinist exploring small-batch automation. Currently exploring small-batch automation and python sdks. Working around tight tooling clearance; planning a 15-week trial before making a decision.

Small-batch automationPython SDKs

Conversations

Handling an aluminum locating sleeve went well. My write-up needs more context. (Fairino FR5, sorted tray loading)

HenryAdams0090 · 26 points · Reviews & comparisons · 3 Sept 2026

14replies Y

Separating reachability from the controller service (Fairino FR10, controller availability checking)

YasminArcher0354 · 37 points · Fairino robots · 30 Aug 2026

21replies D

Our welding layout draws the torch as a line - preparing a robotic bracket-welding concept

OwenAllen0312 · 8 points · Applications & integration · 14 Jul 2026

4replies P

A supervised production bench: Our pickup points keep needing nudges

PriyaAli0220 · 38 points · General robotics · 12 Jul 2026

16replies O

Why does our FR5 welding layout give the torch no thickness?

OwenAllen0312 · 3 points · Applications & integration · 3 Jul 2026

4replies P

Am I buying more bag preparation just to keep our UR5e trial alive?

PavelAllen0266 · 9 points · Applications & integration · 1 Jul 2026

17replies D

A packaged-products warehouse: Our carton has a preferred support direction. The pattern rotates it.

DavidBarnes0606 · 38 points · Applications & integration · 8 May 2026

20replies O

Why does reconnect add a bracket our FR5 report already accepted?

OwenAllen0312 · 20 points · Applications & integration · 8 Apr 2026

0replies O

Why can our FR5 nest insert fit backwards and still look right?

OwenAllen0312 · 19 points · Applications & integration · 16 Mar 2026

0replies A

Our FR5 puck rocks in the pocket before pickup

AmaraAllen0339 · 22 points · General robotics · 14 Mar 2026

17replies O

Why did I call my prepared FR10 trial an easy setup?

OwenAllen0312 · 7 points · Reviews & comparisons · 19 Feb 2026

20replies C

Our UR5e locator helped one sleeve tray and exposed a different underside on the next

ChenBell0616 · 28 points · Applications & integration · 19 Jan 2026

8replies O

Why call our FR10 locator fixed when the replacement tray still misses?

OwenAllen0312 · 2 points · Applications & integration · 2 Jan 2026

4replies A

Our UR5e restart remembers a pocket but not the tray it belonged to

AaronAli0175 · 10 points · Programming & support · 20 Dec 2025

19replies H

the puck turns after pickup, so why are we moving pickup points?

HenryBarnes0525 · 35 points · General robotics · 16 Nov 2025

19replies E

different adapter under the tool we approved

EmmaBaker0463 · 34 points · Applications & integration · 26 Sept 2025

16replies