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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Introduction to metal additive manufacturing
- Core principles of WAAM and various deposition techniques
- Exploration of hybrid robot-CNC methodologies and current industry trends
Essentials of FANUC Welding Robot Programming
- Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE software
- Creating optimized paths for arc welding applications
- Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems
Strategic Planning for GMAW and WAAM Deposition
- Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters specific to WAAM
- Controlling wire feed rates, travel speeds, and electrical current
- Implementing strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layering
Coordinating the HAAS CNC System
- Overview of 5-axis worktable operations and part setup
- Calibrating and aligning references to match robotic paths
- Generating CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations
Integrating Robot and CNC Workflows
- Process planning: Evaluating robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid approaches
- Mastering handshaking, communication protocols, and synchronization methods
- Simulating and analyzing real-world process timing
Validating Processes and Resolving Issues
- Ensuring geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM outputs
- Identifying weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
- Applying standard troubleshooting techniques in hybrid manufacturing setups
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Recap of key components in an integrated WAAM process
- Recommended pathways for production validation and scale-up
- Planning for testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance measures
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts
- Practical experience in welding or robotic programming
- Foundational understanding of CNC machining principles
Target Audience
- Robotics welding technicians
- Engineers specializing in manufacturing and automation
- Technologists engaged in hybrid CNC and robotic processes
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