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Originally Posted by FrankJ
The rule is pretty clear.
Robot +sub system <120lb. Inspect once. change out as desired. Make sure the inspector is aware of the different configurations. Especially if you are adding/removing something conspicuous. Have him note on on the inspection form. For example our spare set of grippers was weighed with & inspected with the robot so we could use them without reinspection.
Robot +sub system > 120lb Reinspect every time unless subsystem is an identical direct replacement.
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Verified this rule after my initial response. However depending on LRI, it may be little different. I have seen inspectors asking how the weight changed from previous weight check, at FIM everytime robot is weighed they make a note of it. Even if the weight has gone down. My recommendation is always talk to inspector who is incharge of weighing machine.
Just to clarify, adding/changing mechanical parts does not require full robot inspection.