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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 techniques
  • Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry trends

Essentials of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Introduction to FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE
  • Developing paths for arc welding tasks
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems

GMAW Processes and WAAM Deposition Strategy

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

Coordinating with HAAS CNC Systems

  • Introduction to 5-axis worktables and part setup
  • Aligning references and calibrating with robotic paths
  • Crafting CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing

Workflow Integration Between Robots and CNC

  • Strategic process planning: Robot-led vs. CNC-led hybrid approaches
  • Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization
  • Simulating and timing processes for real-world application

Validating Processes and Resolving Issues

  • Ensuring WAAM geometry accuracy and consistency
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Troubleshooting common challenges in hybrid setups

Conclusions and Future Directions

  • Recap of integrated WAAM process elements
  • Recommended routes for production validation and scaling
  • Next steps for testing, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring quality

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of industrial automation fundamentals
  • Prior experience in welding or robotic programming
  • Familiarity with basic CNC machining principles

Intended Audience

  • Specialists in robotic welding
  • Engineers in manufacturing and automation
  • Professionals handling hybrid CNC and robotic processes

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