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Prototype machinist exploring small-batch automation

ThomasBennett0712

Thomas Bennett

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MidlandsJoined 5 Jun 202633 posts

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Prototype machinist exploring small-batch automation. Currently exploring robot comparisons and plc integration. Working around a restricted weekend trial window; planning a 10-week trial before making a decision.

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Seller says handed over, freight agent says not received (Fairino FR10, sorting lightweight components)

ThomasBennett0712 · 5 points · Buying robots from China · 31 Aug 2026
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How do I make this robot support ticket actionable? (Fairino FR5)

JaneAbbott0075 · 32 points · Buying robots from China · 27 Aug 2026
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ready acknowledges our FR5 request before the loading area is available

ReeceAdams0123 · 30 points · Programming & support · 24 Aug 2026
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What would make our enclosure-unloading pilot a fair budget test?

CalebAdams0145 · 32 points · Buying advice · 20 Aug 2026
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Our notes omit the PLC signals the routine expects (Fairino FR10, inspection-cycle coordination)

ThomasBennett0712 · 32 points · General robotics · 14 Aug 2026
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Pending doesn't tell me whether the robot accepted the job (Universal Robots UR5e, sample acceptance checking)

SarahChen1198 · 31 points · Programming & support · 3 Aug 2026
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inspected FR5 offered cheaply, inspection scope nowhere in the listing

ThomasBennett0712 · 24 points · Buying advice · 30 Jul 2026
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What should we measure before choosing Fairino FR10?

ThomasBennett0712 · 9 points · Fairino robots · 20 Jul 2026
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Why is another carton pattern reaching sign-off without a support view?

AmyBrooks0815 · 4 points · Applications & integration · 14 Jun 2026
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A shared tray handling station: Is the grip changing, or am I blaming Universal Robots UR5e too soon?

ThomasBennett0712 · 33 points · General robotics · 6 Jun 2026
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