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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • An overview of additive manufacturing in the metal sector
  • Core WAAM principles and various deposition methods
  • Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry trends

Fundamentals of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Overview of FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE software
  • Creating effective 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 rates, travel speed, and current control
  • Planning single-bead and multi-bead layering strategies

Coordinating with HAAS CNC Systems

  • Understanding 5-axis worktable operations and part setup
  • Performing reference alignment and calibration against robotic paths
  • Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing tasks

Integrating Robot and CNC Workflows

  • Process planning: comparing robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid approaches
  • Implementing handshaking, communication, and synchronization protocols
  • Analyzing simulation results against real-world process timing

Process Validation and Troubleshooting

  • Verifying geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM outputs
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Standard troubleshooting procedures for hybrid environments

Summary and Future Directions

  • A review of the key components in an integrated WAAM process
  • Recommended pathways for production validation and scaling up
  • Next steps for testing, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality assurance

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of industrial automation concepts
  • Practical experience with welding or robotic programming
  • Familiarity with fundamental CNC machining principles

Target Audience

  • Robotic welding technicians
  • Manufacturing and automation engineers
  • Technologists specializing in hybrid CNC/robotic processes

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  • Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
  • Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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Price per private group, online live training, starting from 4800 € + VAT*

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