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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

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

Basics of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Overview of FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE platform
  • Generating paths for arc welding applications
  • Setting teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems

GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning

  • Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) settings for WAAM
  • Controlling wire feed, travel speed, and electrical current
  • Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layering

HAAS CNC System Coordination

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

Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC

  • Process planning: comparing robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid approaches
  • Implementing handshaking, communication, and synchronization methods
  • Timing simulation and real-world process execution

Process Validation and Troubleshooting

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

Summary and Next Steps

  • Recap of the integrated WAAM process elements
  • Recommended pathways for production validation and scaling
  • Next steps regarding 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

  • Technicians specializing in robotic welding
  • Engineers in manufacturing and automation
  • Technologists handling hybrid CNC/robotic processes

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