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Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • The landscape of additive manufacturing for metals
  • Core WAAM principles and deposition techniques
  • Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry trends

Fundamentals of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE platform
  • Constructing paths for arc welding applications
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate frames

GMAW Processes and WAAM Deposition Planning

  • Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
  • Controlling wire feed rate, travel speed, and current
  • Planning single-bead and multi-bead layering strategies

Coordinating HAAS CNC Systems

  • 5-axis worktable capabilities and part positioning
  • Reference alignment and calibration relative to robotic paths
  • Designing CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations

Integrating Robot and CNC Workflows

  • Process planning: Comparing robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid approaches
  • Techniques for handshaking, data exchange, and synchronization
  • Simulating and optimizing real-world process timing

Validating Processes and Troubleshooting

  • Assessing WAAM geometric accuracy and consistency
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Common diagnostic steps in hybrid manufacturing environments

Summary and Future Directions

  • Recap of key integrated WAAM process elements
  • Recommended approaches for production validation and scaling
  • Guidance on testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance measures

Requirements

  • Familiarity with 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
  • Specialists managing hybrid CNC and robotic processes
 21 Hours

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