Robotics in Manufacturing
MOTN-136

MOTN-136: Circular Points Too Close

Two of the taught points defining a circular move sit too close together.

What it means

Two of the taught points defining a circular move sit too close together. When circular points are bunched up, a tiny change in one point can swing the whole programmed arc.

Common causes

Ranked by what technicians most often find, most likely first.

  1. Two circular taught points are positioned too near each other.
  2. Circular points are unevenly spaced along the intended arc.

How to fix it

  1. Re-teach the circular points so they are separated by a workable distance.
  2. Space the circular points evenly around the arc to keep the programmed circle stable against small point changes.

Quick facts

Category
Motion
Affected series
R-30iB; R-30iB Mate; R-30iB Plus; R-30iB Mate Plus
Alarm family
MOTN

Verified against FANUC documentation (B-83284EN-1).Last reviewed: 2026-07-12.Editorial process