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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Overview of metallic additive manufacturing
- Core WAAM principles and deposition techniques
- Hybrid robot-CNC methodologies and current industry trends
Essentials of FANUC Welding Robot Programming
- Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE
- Creating paths for arc welding applications
- Defining teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate frameworks
GMAW Processes and WAAM Deposition Strategy
- Optimizing Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
- Managing wire feed rates, travel speeds, and electrical current
- Planning single-bead and multi-bead layering strategies
Coordinating HAAS CNC Systems
- Setting up 5-axis worktables and positioning parts
- Aligning reference points and calibrating with robotic trajectories
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing tasks
Workflow Integration Between Robot and CNC
- Strategic process planning: comparing robot-first and CNC-first hybrid approaches
- Techniques for handshaking, data communication, and synchronization
- Simulating and managing real-world process timing
Validating Processes and Troubleshooting
- Ensuring geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM outputs
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
- Standard troubleshooting procedures in hybrid manufacturing environments
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Recap of integrated WAAM process elements
- Recommended pathways for production validation and scale-up
- Next steps regarding testing, safety standards, and quality control
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of industrial automation concepts
- Prior experience with welding techniques or robotic programming
- Basic familiarity with CNC machining principles
Intended Audience
- Robotic welding technicians
- Manufacturing and automation engineers
- Technologists specializing in hybrid CNC and robotic processes
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