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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
  • Trends in hybrid robot-CNC methodologies within the industry

FANUC Welding Robot Programming Basics

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

GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning

  • Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
  • Controlling wire feed rates, travel speeds, and current
  • Strategizing single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition

HAAS CNC System Coordination

  • Understanding 5-axis worktables and part fixture setup
  • Aligning references and calibrating with robotic tool paths
  • Defining CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations

Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC

  • Strategic planning: robot-led versus CNC-led hybrid workflows
  • Implementing handshaking, communication, and synchronization protocols
  • Simulating and analyzing real-world process timing

Process Validation and Troubleshooting

  • Assessing WAAM geometric accuracy and process consistency
  • Identifying weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Applying standard troubleshooting procedures in hybrid setups

Summary and Next Steps

  • Recap of the integrated WAAM process components
  • Roadmaps for production validation and operational scaling
  • Immediate actions for testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance

Requirements

  • Familiarity with core industrial automation concepts
  • Practical 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

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