FANUC Karel vs TP: When to Use Each
A practical guide to when FANUC Karel outperforms TP and vice versa. Covers file I/O, string handling, math operations, and real-world examples of hybrid Karel+TP programs.
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Practical guides on FANUC programming, ABB robotics, automation troubleshooting, and robot selection — from certified integrators with 15+ years in the field.
13 articlesFANUC · ABB · Troubleshooting · Selection · Applications
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FANUC Programming
TP language, Karel, motion instructions, and system configuration
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02FANUC Position Registers: Master PR and UF Offsets
A deep dive into FANUC Position Registers (PR), User Frames (UF), and Tool Frames (UT). Learn how to use PR offsets for flexible palletizing, pallet stacking, and multi-fixture cells.
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03FANUC User Frame Calibration: 3-Point, 4-Point, and Direct Entry
A complete guide to calibrating FANUC User Frames using all three methods — 3-point, 4-point, and direct entry. Includes exact pendant navigation steps, verification procedure, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
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04FANUC TP Event Monitoring: CONDITION, MONITOR, and Background Logic
Advanced FANUC TP techniques for event-driven programming. Learn CONDITION/ENDCONDITION blocks, MONITOR/MONITOR END activation, Background Logic setup, and SKIP CONDITION — with real production patterns for conveyor jam detection, vision timeouts, and safety monitoring.
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05FANUC TP Programming: Your First Robot Program
A practical, step-by-step guide to writing your first FANUC robot program using the Teach Pendant. Covers motion instructions, I/O control, and running a complete pick-and-place cycle.
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ABB Programming
RAPID language, FlexPendant, robot types, and motion control
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ABB RAPID Programming: Your First Module
A practical introduction to ABB RAPID programming. Learn the MODULE structure, PROC and FUNC, MoveJ/MoveL/MoveC motion types, data types, and how to write a complete pick-and-place routine.
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02ABB IRB Series Guide: Which Robot for Which Job
A practical reference for the ABB IRB robot lineup — from the compact IRB 1200 to the heavy-duty IRB 6700. Payload, reach, and application recommendations for each model.
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Troubleshooting
Alarm codes, fault diagnosis, and preventive maintenance
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Top ABB Robot Alarm Codes and How to Fix Them
A troubleshooting reference for the most common ABB robot alarms — joint errors, motion faults, system warnings, and controller errors — with root causes and step-by-step fixes.
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02Top 10 FANUC Alarm Codes and How to Fix Them
A practical troubleshooting reference for the most common FANUC robot alarms — SRVO, MOTN, and SYST codes — with root causes and step-by-step fixes for each.
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Robot Selection
Comparisons, cobot guides, and ROI analysis for your application
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Cobot vs Industrial Robot: The 2026 Decision Guide
Updated for 2026: FANUC CRX-30iA (30kg), ABB PoWa (up to 30kg, 5.8m/s), and where industrial robots still win. A precise decision framework with real payload data, cycle time benchmarks, and 6 use-case verdicts.
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02FANUC vs ABB: Choosing the Right Robot for Your Factory
An in-depth comparison of FANUC and ABB industrial robots covering payload, reach, programming, ecosystem, cobots, and total cost of ownership — with clear recommendations by application.
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Applications
Palletizing, machine tending, welding, and vision integration guides
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Robotic Palletizing System Design: Complete Guide
Everything you need to design a robotic palletizing cell — layer patterns, reach envelope, gripper selection, cycle time calculation, and integration with conveyors and pallet dispensers.
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02Machine Vision for Industrial Robots: Integration Guide
How to integrate a machine vision system with an industrial robot — camera types, lighting strategy, robot-vision communication, and a step-by-step HikRobot + FANUC integration example.
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