FRASER, Mich., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Fairlane® Products (Fraser,
MI), a leading manufacturer of workholding and positioning
components, announces the launch of the web-based GripShape
application that allows users to design and purchase custom robot
gripper fingers, available online at www.gripshape.com. GripShape
offers design services, a design configurator, and manufacturing
services for tooling robot grippers. The interface is easy to use
and requires no CAD experience to customize a one-of-a-kind design
in minutes.
The GripShape configurator is an intuitive application that is
changing how custom robot gripper fingers are designed and
purchased. The GripShape configurator offers an automated process
for users to design their own gripper fingers in about ten minutes.
The design is made and assembled by Fairlane using additive
manufacturing and CNC machining. As an alternative, the user can
choose to purchase the CAD download to machine or 3D print at their
facility or with another vendor.
"Since the beginning, our products have supported 'points of
contact'," explained Justin Gordon,
president of Fairlane Products. "From serrated gripper inserts in
lathe chuck jaws, swivel positioners and rest pads in stationary
fixtures to rollers and bumpers in material handling
applications, Fairlane products can be found in industrial
automation at the point of workpiece contact. It is with this same
attention to workpiece contact that we developed GripShape."
With GripShape, users start by choosing a representative
workpiece and adjusting its size. Next, they adjust the finger
length, grip width, grasp type and more. As the design is
fine-tuned, users can refresh the model to see the changes
instantly. If the gripper fingers require revisions or other design
optimization, users may request a quote in the purchasing section
of the configurator and complete the form. Once complete, users can
download parasolid CAD files to review the designs in their own CAD
projects. As an option, Fairlane will review the design, provide
basic feedback and quote the requested revisions.
For many applications, designing functional robot gripper
fingers can be complex and sensitive. GripShape Solutions is for
applications and customers who require full service gripper design.
An engineer will work with you to understand the specifics of your
application and help design a gripper for your project. This option
includes a parasolid CAD model, prototype finger set and/or a
production ready finger set. Examples of design revisions range
from incorporating a user's workpiece, to adding basic features for
part centering.
Fairlane Products designs, manufactures and stocks a range of
standard components used in machine tool workholding, specialty
fastening and material handling. Our related business,
Fixtureworks, supplies an extended range of standard machine
components and complete workholding solutions.
Fairlane
Products
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33792 Doreka •
Fraser, MI 48026.
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For further editorial
information, contact:
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Tel: 586-294-6100 •
Toll Free: 800-548-2935
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Nick Jenks
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www.fairlaneproducts.com
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njenks@fairlaneproducts.com
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