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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • Basics 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 software
  • Creating paths for arc welding tasks
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate frames

GMAW Processes and WAAM Deposition Planning

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

Coordinating HAAS CNC Systems

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

Integrated Robot-CNC Workflow

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

Process Verification and Problem Resolution

  • Checking WAAM geometry for accuracy and repeatability
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Standard troubleshooting procedures in hybrid setups

Conclusion and Future Directions

  • Recap of integrated WAAM process elements
  • Recommended steps for production validation and scale-up
  • Next steps regarding testing protocols, safety standards, and quality control

Requirements

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

Target Audience

  • Robotic welding technicians
  • Manufacturing and automation engineers
  • Specialists working in hybrid CNC and robotic environments

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