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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • Overview of metal additive manufacturing
  • Core principles of WAAM and deposition techniques
  • Hybrid robot-CNC methodologies and current industry trends

Fundamentals of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE platform
  • Generating paths for arc welding applications
  • Defining teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems

GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning

  • Optimizing Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) settings for WAAM
  • Managing wire feed rates, travel speeds, and current control
  • Strategizing single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition

HAAS CNC System Coordination

  • Understanding 5-axis worktable capabilities and part setup
  • Aligning references and calibrating with robotic paths
  • Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations

Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC

  • Planning hybrid workflows: robot-first versus CNC-first approaches
  • Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization
  • Simulating and analyzing real-world process timing

Process Validation and Troubleshooting

  • Ensuring accuracy and consistency in WAAM geometry
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Common troubleshooting methods in hybrid manufacturing environments

Conclusion and Future Directions

  • Reviewing key components of the integrated WAAM process
  • Recommended pathways for production validation and scale-up
  • Next steps regarding testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance

Requirements

  • Familiarity with industrial automation concepts
  • Background experience in welding or robotic programming
  • Foundational understanding of CNC machining principles

Target Audience

  • Technicians specializing in robotic welding
  • Engineers in manufacturing and automation
  • Professionals managing hybrid CNC and robotic processes

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