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Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Comprehensive overview of metal additive manufacturing
- Core principles and deposition methods of WAAM
- Hybrid robot-CNC methodologies and current industry trends
FANUC Welding Robot Programming Fundamentals
- Insight into FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE software
- Strategies for creating paths in arc welding applications
- Mastery of teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems
GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Strategy
- Optimizing Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) settings for WAAM
- Managing wire feed rates, travel speed, and current control
- Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition
HAAS CNC System Coordination
- Overview of 5-axis worktable configurations and part setup
- Reference alignment and calibration relative to robotic paths
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations
Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC
- Process planning: Comparing robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid workflows
- Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization
- Aligning simulation models with real-world process timing
Process Validation and Troubleshooting
- Ensuring geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM outputs
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
- Common troubleshooting procedures in hybrid manufacturing environments
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of all components in the integrated WAAM process
- Recommended pathways for production validation and scaling
- Subsequent steps for testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts
- Hands-on experience in welding or robotic programming
- Foundational knowledge of CNC machining principles
Target Audience
- Robotic welding technicians
- Manufacturing and automation engineers
- Technologists specializing in hybrid CNC and robotic processes
21 Hours
