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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing

  • Fundamentals of metal additive manufacturing
  • Core WAAM principles and deposition methodologies
  • Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry trends

Basics of FANUC Welding Robot Programming

  • Overview of FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE interface
  • Generating movement paths for arc welding tasks
  • Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems

GMAW Process and WAAM Deposition Planning

  • Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) parameters for WAAM
  • Controlling wire feed rates, travel speed, and electrical current
  • Designing single-bead and multi-bead layering strategies

HAAS CNC System Coordination

  • Introduction to 5-axis worktables and part setup procedures
  • Aligning references and calibrating with robotic trajectories
  • Defining CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations

Workflow Integration Between Robot and CNC

  • Process planning: comparing robot-led versus CNC-led hybrid approaches
  • Implementing handshaking, data communication, and synchronization protocols
  • Simulating and analyzing real-world process timing

Process Validation and Troubleshooting

  • Ensuring geometric accuracy and consistency in WAAM builds
  • Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
  • Diagnosing common issues within hybrid manufacturing environments

Summary and Next Steps

  • Recap of key components in the integrated WAAM process
  • Recommended pathways for production validation and scale-up
  • Subsequent steps for testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance

Requirements

  • Familiarity with industrial automation concepts
  • Hands-on experience with welding or robotic programming
  • Foundational understanding of CNC machining principles

Target Audience

  • Robotic welding technicians
  • Manufacturing and automation engineers
  • Technologists specializing in hybrid CNC and 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 3900 € + VAT*

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