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Ian Chaykowski

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

Ian Chaykowski has been with FANUC America for 25 years and is currently an Engineer in the Material Joining Group at FANUC America with 3 years of experience specializing in robotics and programming. He started in 1999 in BSG, moved to service in 2003 when he was converted from a contractor to a FANUC employee, and then moved to tech support. Ian’s collaborative and insightful approach has made him a valuable team member, consistently delivering innovative engineering solutions in automation and robotics for manufacturers across a wide variety of industries.

Known for his social and team-oriented mindset, Ian thrives in environments that require collaboration and problem-solving.

Videos by Ian Chaykowski

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Copying a Program to a User Frame

Learn how to copy robot programs between user frames, streamline multi‑fixture setups, and improve efficiency with practical step‑by‑step guidance.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

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Recovering a Path Using a User Frame

Learn how to recover a FANUC robot program by reteaching a user frame after fixture movement and restore accuracy with minimal downtime.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

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Recording Points In A User Frame

Learn how to record robot points in a FANUC user frame, apply coordinate systems, and build flexible motion paths with practical programming steps.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

How Termination Type Affects Robot Path and Cycle Time

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How Termination Type Affects Robot Path and Cycle Time

Explore FANUC robot termination types and see how fine, CNT, CR, and CD settings affect path accuracy, corner rounding, and cycle time.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

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Introduction to User Frames

Learn how FANUC user frames simplify robot programming, enable quick recovery, and improve accuracy by aligning motions to fixtures.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

Advanced TPP Programming Mixed Logic and Background tasks

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Advanced TPP Programming Mixed Logic and Background tasks

Discover how mixed logic simplifies IO control and boosts automation efficiency. Learn autoexec programs, background logic, and markers.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

How to use the SPOT Instruction with a Servo Gun

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How to use the SPOT Instruction with a Servo Gun

Learn the essentials of spot instruction for servo guns, including setup, pressure tables, thickness measurement, and gun sag compensation.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

Robot Transfer Unit RTU Setup

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Robot Transfer Unit (RTU) Setup

Learn how to set up and simulate FANUC’s RTU in ROBOGUIDE - configure motor settings, set up travel directions, and coordinate robot travel with an extended axis.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer

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iRVision Applications for Welding

Discover how FANUC’s iRVision boosts welding precision with fast inspection, 2D offset detection, and AI error-proofing in real-world demos.

Ian Chaykowski

Segment Engineer