Workshop owner evaluating a first automation purchase

RobinAbbott0077

Robin Abbott

ScotlandJoined 8 Dec 202480 posts

About

Workshop owner evaluating a first automation purchase. Currently exploring plc integration and robot comparisons. Working around inconsistent part presentation; planning a 20-week trial before making a decision.

PLC integrationRobot comparisons

Conversations

I don't want another coordinate tweak to be our maintenance plan (Universal Robots UR5e, tray loading)

HanaBarnes0535 · 36 points · General robotics · 4 Sept 2026

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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

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A fixed camera, small presentation changes, very different streaks (inspecting reflective surfaces for scratches)

ClaraBrown0872 · 7 points · Programming & support · 1 Sept 2026

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A compact machining workshop: How do I check access for finished blank removal?

DanielAllen0304 · 33 points · Fairino robots · 27 Aug 2026

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The supposedly working laptop has no recorded FR5 identity response

GabrielAli0192 · 38 points · Fairino robots · 23 Aug 2026

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Modular tooling bench: Not enough fixture locating block for the kits we planned

LinAli0183 · 3 points · Buying advice · 8 Aug 2026

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How do I correct an enthusiastic robot first impression? (tray-to-tray handling)

RaviBaker0476 · 4 points · Reviews & comparisons · 3 Aug 2026

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Are we teaching our camera to reject reflections? (presenting reflective components for surface inspection)

NoraAllen0322 · 12 points · Programming & support · 15 Jul 2026

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How do I build a trustworthy reference set for a reflective aluminium bezel? (Fairino FR10)

AlexArcher0385 · 34 points · Programming & support · 2 May 2026

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Fairino FR5 sometimes answers ping, but the SDK times out (controller availability checking)

JamieAli0208 · 25 points · Fairino robots · 1 May 2026

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How do I hand over our FR10 empty-pocket decision without becoming the instruction sheet?

IsaacArcher0433 · 36 points · Programming & support · 15 Mar 2026

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How should our UR5e changeover check distinguish a reversed insert from the wrong family?

ReeceAbbott0036 · 23 points · Applications & integration · 13 Mar 2026

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Why does ready mean receipt to one UR5e supplier and availability to the other?

OliverAdams0102 · 31 points · Programming & support · 4 Mar 2026

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Our FR5 housing leans further after each pickup correction

CalebArcher0406 · 29 points · General robotics · 20 Feb 2026

12replies R

Trim plates rejected under one lamp and accepted under another

RobinAbbott0077 · 11 points · Programming & support · 6 Feb 2026