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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Intro to WAAM and Hybrid Production

  • Introduction to metal additive manufacturing
  • Core WAAM concepts and deposition techniques
  • Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry developments

Basics of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Overview of FANUC robotic platforms and ROBOGUIDE
  • Designing paths for arc welding tasks
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems

GMAW Processes and WAAM Deposition Strategy

  • Optimizing Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
  • Controlling wire feed, travel speed, and electrical current
  • Planning single-bead and multi-bead layer strategies

Coordinating the HAAS CNC System

  • Understanding 5-axis worktable setups and part positioning
  • Aligning references and calibrating with robotic trajectories
  • Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing

Integrating Robot and CNC Workflows

  • Strategic planning: comparing robot-led vs. CNC-led hybrid processes
  • Implementing handshaking, communication, and synchronization methods
  • Simulating and analyzing real-world process timing

Validating Processes and Resolving Issues

  • Ensuring geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM outputs
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Standard troubleshooting protocols in hybrid environments

Recap and Future Directions

  • Consolidation of integrated WAAM process elements
  • Recommended routes for production testing and scaling
  • Pathways for validation, safety compliance, and quality assurance

Requirements

  • Familiarity with industrial automation concepts
  • Hands-on experience with welding or robotic programming
  • Foundational understanding of CNC machining fundamentals

Target Audience

  • Specialists in robotic welding
  • Engineers focused on manufacturing and automation
  • Technicians involved in hybrid CNC/robotic operations

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