Programming Paradigms: Teaching, Offline and Skill-Based
Three approaches
| Approach | Strength | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Teach pendant | Direct and immediate | Tied to the physical cell |
| Offline programming | No production downtime | Needs accurate models |
| Skill or app based | Faster for variants | Depends on vendor ecosystem |
Choosing between them
- High-mix production favours parameterised or skill-based programs.
- Offline programming pays off when the cell is busy and accuracy is modelled well.
- Whatever you choose, version control applies.
Tooling and model accuracy determine whether offline programming delivers the promised saving.