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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Overview of metal additive manufacturing.
- Core WAAM principles and deposition techniques.
- Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry trends.
Basics of FANUC Welding Robot Programming
- Insight into FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE software.
- Creating motion paths for arc welding tasks.
- Setting 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 layering.
Coordinating the HAAS CNC System
- Overview of 5-axis worktable setup and part positioning.
- Aligning references and calibrating with the robotic path.
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations.
Integrating Robot and CNC Workflows
- Process planning: choosing between robot-first and CNC-first hybrid approaches.
- Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronisation.
- Simulating and optimising real-world process timing.
Validating the Process and Troubleshooting
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency in WAAM geometry.
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements.
- Common troubleshooting methods in hybrid manufacturing environments.
Summary and Future Steps
- Recap of key integrated WAAM process elements.
- Guidance on paths for production validation and scaling up.
- Planning next steps for testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance.
Requirements
- Familiarity with industrial automation concepts.
- Practical experience in welding or robotic programming.
- Fundamental understanding of CNC machining principles.
Intended Audience
- Robotic welding technicians.
- Manufacturing and automation engineers.
- Technologists specialising in hybrid CNC and robotic processes.
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