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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • Introduction to metal additive manufacturing
  • Core WAAM principles and deposition methodologies
  • Robot-CNC hybrid strategies and emerging industry trends

Fundamentals of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE software
  • Designing motion paths for arc welding tasks
  • Setting teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate frames

GMAW Process Parameters and WAAM Deposition Strategy

  • Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
  • Managing wire feed rates, travel speeds, and current levels
  • Planning single-bead and multi-bead layering techniques

Coordination with HAAS CNC Systems

  • Understanding 5-axis worktable mechanics and part positioning
  • Aligning references and calibrating with robotic motion paths
  • Crafting CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations

Integrated Workflows: Robot and CNC Synchronization

  • Process planning: evaluating robot-led versus CNC-led hybrid sequences
  • Implementing handshaking, data communication, and synchronization methods
  • Simulating and analyzing 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
  • Navigating common challenges in hybrid production environments

Conclusion and Future Directions

  • Recap of key integrated WAAM process elements
  • Roadmaps for production validation and scalability
  • Next steps in testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance

Requirements

  • Familiarity with core industrial automation principles
  • Hands-on experience in welding or robotic programming
  • Fundamental understanding of CNC machining operations

Target Audience

  • Robotics and welding technicians
  • Engineers in manufacturing and automation sectors
  • Specialists engaged in hybrid CNC and robotic processes

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