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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- An overview of metal additive manufacturing
- Core principles of WAAM and various deposition methods
- Hybrid robot-CNC approaches and current industry trends
FANUC Welding Robot Programming Basics
- An introduction to FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE
- Creating paths for arc welding applications
- Defining teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems
GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning
- Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
- Managing wire feed, travel speed, and current control
- Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition
HAAS CNC System Coordination
- An overview of 5-axis worktables and part setup procedures
- Aligning and calibrating references with robotic paths
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations
Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC
- Process planning: comparing robot-first and CNC-first hybrid workflows
- Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization
- Simulating and optimising real-world process timing
Process Validation and Troubleshooting
- Verifying the accuracy and consistency of WAAM geometry
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
- Common troubleshooting strategies in hybrid environments
Summary and Next Steps
- A review of the integrated WAAM process components
- Recommended pathways for production validation and scaling
- Next steps for testing, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality assurance
Requirements
- A solid understanding of industrial automation concepts
- Prior experience with welding or robotic programming
- Familiarity with basic CNC machining principles
Target Audience
- Robotic welding technicians
- Manufacturing and automation engineers
- Technologists involved in hybrid CNC/robotic processes
