Lesson 1Gripper selection criteria: parallel pneumatic, electric adaptive, and vacuum; pros/cons for small aluminum housingsThis part compares gripper types for small aluminium housings. You'll weigh up parallel pneumatic, electric adaptive, and vacuum grippers, looking at force, stroke, part surfaces, and exposure to CNC chips and coolant.
Parallel pneumatic grippers: pros and consElectric adaptive grippers: flexibility and controlVacuum gripping on machined aluminum surfacesSizing grip force and stroke for part familyDealing with chips, coolant, and slippery partsLesson 2CNC machine interface: mechanical door, fixture, and access clearancesThis part covers how the UR10e works with the CNC enclosure, including door movement, fixture access, and safe spaces. You'll learn to dodge collisions while keeping loading paths short, stiff, and repeatable.
Measuring CNC door travel and swept volumeDefining safe robot approach and retreat pathsDesigning fixture height and offset for UR10e reachClearance rules for gripper, part, and chuck jawsVerification with reach and collision simulationsLesson 3Placement strategies for infeed/outfeed trays and fixture alignmentHere you'll learn how to place infeed and outfeed trays so the UR10e can load and unload parts smoothly. The part explains fixture alignment, datum plans, and keeping consistent part setup over time.
Locating trays within safe UR10e reachSetting tray height relative to CNC spindle centerDesigning repeatable tray locators and hard stopsFixture datums for consistent part orientationAllowances for operator access and replenishmentLesson 4UR10e mounting options, base positioning, and floor anchoringHere you'll look at UR10e mounting choices, like pedestals, machine tops, and floor plates. The part covers base positioning, stiffness, and anchoring to keep reach, accuracy, and safety clear.
Determining optimal base location to reach CNCPedestal versus floor plate mounting choicesChecking reach to trays, doors, and fixturesAnchoring methods for concrete shop floorsVibration and stiffness considerationsLesson 5Component lists and BOM templates for a single-station UR10e-CNC load/unload cellHere you'll make a full parts list and BOM for a single-station UR10e CNC load/unload station. The part covers organising line items, part numbers, and noting options for later growth or copying.
Defining system boundaries for the BOMStandardizing part numbers and descriptionsListing robot, CNC, safety, and control itemsDocumenting cables, fittings, and fastenersVersion control and revision history on BOMsLesson 6Cable management, protective covers, and grounded mounting for metal partsThis part explains how to route and shield cables, hoses, and sensor lines on a UR10e CNC station. You'll learn strain relief ways, protective covers, and good grounding for metal frames and enclosures.
Selecting cable carriers and dress packsStrain relief at robot base, wrist, and cabinetProtective covers against chips and coolantGrounding robot base, frames, and enclosuresEMI considerations near VFDs and CNC drivesLesson 7Principles of cobot workcell layout and reachability analysisYou'll learn key principles of cobot station layout and reach checks for the UR10e. The part explains work areas, joint limits, and validating key poses with simulation or robot tests.
UR10e reach envelope and payload limitsDefining key waypoints and task posesAvoiding joint limits and singularitiesUsing simulation tools for layout validationOn-site dry runs and fine-tuning positionsLesson 8Ergonomics and human operator standing/inspection zonesThis part deals with ergonomics for operators loading trays, checking parts, or fixing faults. You'll set safe standing areas, sightlines to the CNC, and access to HMI, doors, and emergency stops.
Defining operator approach and standing areasReach to trays, doors, and inspection benchesHMI, light stack, and button placementMinimizing awkward lifts and twisting motionsLabeling and floor marking for safe zonesLesson 9Communications options: UR e-Series Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and digital I/O trade-offsThis part compares communication ways between UR10e and CNC, like Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and digital I/O. You'll learn trade-offs in speed, checks, wiring ease, and supplier help.
Overview of UR e-Series Modbus TCP featuresUsing Ethernet/IP adapters and scannersDigital I/O handshakes for simple machinesLatency, diagnostics, and troubleshooting needsSelecting an interface based on CNC capabilityLesson 10Detailed UR I/O wiring: digital inputs/outputs, safety-rated inputs, and recommended signal names (cycle start, machine ready, door locked, fault)This part details UR10e I/O wiring for CNC linking, including digital I/O, safety signals, and naming. You'll map signals like cycle start, machine ready, door locked, and fault to clear tags.
UR10e control box I/O capabilities overviewWiring digital outputs to CNC cycle start inputsMachine ready, door locked, and fault feedbackSafety-rated inputs and emergency stop circuitsSignal naming standards for programs and printsLesson 11Peripheral hardware: part presence sensors, tray locators, part shelters, and vision optionsYou'll learn how to spec and place extra hardware for reliable loading, like part sensors, tray locators, shelters, and vision options. Stress on toughness in CNC settings.
Choosing part presence sensor types and rangesDesigning mechanical tray and fixture locatorsPart shelters to protect finished partsVision options for flexible part presentationMounting sensors away from chips and coolantLesson 12End-of-arm tooling design: finger geometry, compliance, sensors, and quick-change toolingYou'll design end-of-arm tooling for small aluminium housings, covering finger shapes, flex, sensing, and quick-change setups. Focus on firm grip, part safety, and quick swaps.
Finger geometry for small aluminum housingsSoft contact materials and edge protectionBuilt-in compliance for misalignment toleranceIntegrating part presence and slip sensorsQuick-change couplers and tool identification
