WAAM with FANUC Robots and HAAS CNC Integration

• 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

WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) is an advanced 3D metal printing method that combines arc welding and motion control technologies.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level automation professionals who wish to program a FANUC welding robot and integrate it with HAAS CNC equipment for a hybrid WAAM-based metal printing process.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of the WAAM process and its applications.
• Program and simulate a FANUC robot for arc welding-based deposition.
• Align and coordinate HAAS CNC worktables with robotic paths.
• Develop integrated WAAM workflows combining robotic and CNC motion.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on programming using simulation tools.
• Live-lab environment or equipment demonstration (where available).

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your specific machine setup or process goals, please contact us to arrange.

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