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Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Overview of metal additive manufacturing.
- Core WAAM principles and deposition methods.
- Hybrid robot-CNC methodologies and current industry trends.
FANUC Welding Robot Programming Basics
- Overview of FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE simulation software.
- Creating paths for arc welding applications.
- Setting teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems.
GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning
- Adjusting Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process settings for WAAM.
- Controlling wire feed speed, travel speed, and current.
- Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition.
HAAS CNC System Coordination
- Overview of 5-axis worktables and part setup procedures.
- Reference alignment and calibration relative to robotic paths.
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations.
Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC
- Process planning: comparing robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid workflows.
- Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization.
- Aligning simulation data with real-world process timing.
Process Validation and Troubleshooting
- Verifying the geometric accuracy and consistency of WAAM outputs.
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements.
- Common troubleshooting steps for hybrid manufacturing environments.
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of the key components of the integrated WAAM process.
- Recommended pathways for production validation and scaling up.
- Next steps regarding testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance.
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts.
- Hands-on experience in welding or robotic programming.
- Foundational knowledge of CNC machining principles.
Target Audience
- Robotic welding technicians.
- Manufacturing and automation engineers.
- Technologists specializing in hybrid CNC and robotic processes.
21 Hours
