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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

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

Fundamentals of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE
  • Developing paths for arc welding applications
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems

GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning

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

HAAS CNC System Coordination

  • Setup and overview of 5-axis worktables
  • Calibrating reference alignment with robotic paths
  • Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations

Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC

  • Process planning: Comparing robot-first and CNC-first hybrid workflows
  • Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization
  • Simulating and optimizing real-world process timing

Process Validation and Troubleshooting

  • Ensuring accuracy and consistency in WAAM geometry
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Resolving common issues in hybrid manufacturing environments

Summary and Next Steps

  • Recap of key integrated WAAM process components
  • Strategies for production validation and scalability
  • Guidance on testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance

Requirements

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

Target Audience

  • Robotics welding technicians
  • Manufacturing and automation engineers
  • Technologists involved in hybrid CNC/robotic processes

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