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 Duration 21 hours

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Foundations of WAAM and Hybrid Production

  • The landscape of metal additive manufacturing.
  • Core WAAM mechanisms and deposition techniques.
  • Emerging trends in hybrid robot-CNC integration.

Essentials of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • An overview of FANUC robotic ecosystems and ROBOGUIDE software.
  • Constructing paths tailored for arc welding applications.
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate frameworks.

Optimizing GMAW for WAAM Deposition

  • Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM.
  • Controlling wire feed rates, travel speeds, and electrical current.
  • Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layer construction.

Coordinating HAAS CNC Systems

  • Setting up 5-axis worktables and preparing parts.
  • Calibrating and aligning CNC references with robotic paths.
  • Generating CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing processes.

Building the Robot-CNC Integration Workflow

  • Strategic planning for robot-led versus CNC-led hybrid sequences.
  • Techniques for handshaking, data exchange, and synchronization.
  • Simulating and optimizing real-world process timing.

Validating Processes and Resolving Issues

  • Ensuring geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM parts.
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements.
  • Diagnostic procedures for common challenges in hybrid environments.

Conclusions and Future Directions

  • Recap of key components in the integrated WAAM process.
  • Roadmaps for validating production viability and scaling operations.
  • Guidance on testing protocols, safety standards, and quality assurance.

Requirements

  • A solid foundation in industrial automation principles.
  • Practical experience with welding processes or robotic programming.
  • Familiarity with basic CNC machining operations.

Target Audience

  • Specialists in robotic welding operations.
  • Engineers in manufacturing and automation sectors.
  • Technologists managing hybrid CNC and robotic manufacturing systems.

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