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RFQ: 10 ST3215 gripper assemblies

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Atlas Robotics

to Northstar

Hi Northstar team, could you prepare a quote for 10 ST3215 gripper assemblies based on the Gripper.step model? Please include assembly and functional inspection.

STEPGripper.step
PDFdrawing.pdf

NORTHSTAR

QUOTATION

Oct 20, 2026

Prepared for

Atlas Robotics

Reference

Your RFQ, Oct 20

Lead time

To confirm

DescriptionQtyUnitAmount

ST3215 gripper assembly

Assembly and functional inspection, per Gripper.step

10280.002,800.00

Material, finish and tolerances to be confirmed before order.

Total (USD)

2,800.00

Quote ready for review

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Atlas Robotics · 10 × ST3215 · $2,800.00

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3 to resolve

  • MissingMaterial and finish aren't specified.
  • ConflictMounting holes are Ø3.2 mm in Gripper.step but Ø3.0 mm in drawing.pdf.
  • Unclear“Functional inspection” has no test criteria.
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Cost estimate

10 units

Known subtotal

USD 301.50
Assembly labor270.00
Inspection labor31.50

(5 min setup + 10 × 3 min) ÷ 60 × $54/h

Rate changed · $54 → $60/h

Inspection labor31.50 → 35.00
Difference+3.50

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Proposed route

ST3215 gripper assembly · 10 each

OperationSetupCycle
Bench assembly0 min30 min/ea
Test and pack5 min3 min/ea

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  • Inspection time isn't measured yet
  • Mating fit on the accepted drawing
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