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Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Overview of additive manufacturing in metal
- WAAM principles and deposition methods
- Hybrid robot-CNC approaches and industry trends
FANUC Welding Robot Programming Basics
- Overview of FANUC robotic systems and ROBOGUIDE
- Path creation for arc welding applications
- Teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems
GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process settings for WAAM
- Wire feed, travel speed, and current control
- Single-bead and multi-bead layer strategies
HAAS CNC System Coordination
- Overview of 5-axis worktable and part setup
- Reference alignment and calibration with robotic path
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing
Integration Workflow Between Robot and CNC
- Process planning: robot-first vs. CNC-first hybrid workflows
- Handshaking, communication, and synchronization techniques
- Simulation and real-world process timing
Process Validation and Troubleshooting
- Verifying WAAM geometry accuracy and consistency
- Weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing needs
- Common troubleshooting steps in hybrid environments
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of integrated WAAM process components
- Suggested paths for production validation and scaling
- Next steps for testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance
Requirements
- An understanding of industrial automation concepts
- Experience with welding or robotic programming
- Basic knowledge of CNC machining principles
Audience
- Robotic welding technicians
- Manufacturing and automation engineers
- Technologists working with hybrid CNC/robotic processes
21 Hours
Delivery Options
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- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €6840 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €2160 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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