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Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Overview of metal additive manufacturing
- WAAM principles and deposition techniques
- Hybrid robot-CNC approaches and current industry trends
FANUC Welding Robot Programming Fundamentals
- Overview of FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE
- Creating paths for arc welding applications
- Setting teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems
GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning
- GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) settings optimized for WAAM
- Control of wire feed, travel speed, and current
- Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition
HAAS CNC System Coordination
- Overview of 5-axis worktables and part setup
- Reference alignment and calibration against 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
- Simulation versus real-world process timing
Process Validation and Troubleshooting
- Verifying WAAM geometry accuracy and consistency
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
- Common troubleshooting steps within hybrid environments
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of integrated WAAM process components
- Recommended paths for production validation and scaling
- Next steps regarding testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts
- 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/robotic processes
21 Hours
