WLD 264 - Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc and Basic Robotic Welding

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Use appropriate terminology in the CNC plasma arc cutting process.
3. Import images into Torchmate CAD.
4. Demonstrate how to write, modify, and edit new and existing welding programs
5. Create program and run a robotic welding project.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye and ear protection
   2. Electric shock
   3. Arc rays
   4. Fumes and gases
   5. Fire and explosion
   6. Cylinder handling
   7. Pinch and crush points
   8. Robotic work cell safety
      1. During operation
      2. Inspection
      3. Maintenance
2. Plasma Cutting Terminology
   1. Definitions
   2. Applications
3. Plasma Cutting Equipment
   1. How plasma cutting works
   2. Manual plasma cutting
   3. CNC-operated plasma cutting
   4. Process variables
   5. Consumables
   6. Gas selection
   7. Cut quality
4. CNC Related Software and Coordinate Systems
   1. File types
   2. CNC software
   3. Coordinate systems
5. G-Code Programming
   1. Code letters
   2. Using G-Code
   3. G-Codes supported
6. Introduction to tool paths
   1. Tool path types
   2. Tool path offset
   3. Applications
7. Torchmate Driver Software User Interface
   1. Main screen features
   2. Menus
      1. Pull-down menu bar
      2. File
      3. Configuration
      4. Controller
      5. View
      6. Coordinates
      7. Favorites
   3. Boxes
      1. DRO
      2. Tool path viewport
   4. Control panels
      1. G-Code
      2. Jog
      3. Point
8. Test Cutting
   1. Set amperage
   2. Set the height
   3. Run the line speed test
   4. Set the best voltage
9. Introduction to Torchmate CAD
   1. Mainscreen features
   2. Importing Images into Torchmate CAD
      1. Vector graphics
      2. Raster images
      3. Importing raster images
10. Basic CAD Project
    1. Sizing a part
    2. Round corners
    3. Add text
    4. Create bridges
    5. Creating a tool path
11. Basic Robotic Operation
    1. Overall robotic cell description
    2. Pendent safety
    3. Pendent familiarization and basic operation
    4. Robot power
    5. Jogging robot
    6. Robot coordinating motions (World, Tool, Joint)
    7. Screen displays
    8. X,Y,Z motions and programs
    9. J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6 motions and operations           
    10. Axis limits, brakes, home position and teach keys
12. Create Teach Pendant Programs (TPP)
    1. Program name
    2. 1^st TPP
    3. Program editing
    4. Bead around box
    5. Weld on plate
    6. How to input weld parameters, welding procedure specifications
    7. Set up jog frame-right hand rule
    8. Teach and create:
       1. Circular moves
       2. Circular weld programs
    9. Basic weaving
    10. Wait and timer instruction
    11. Other select key functions:
        1. Program
        2. Copy
        3. Delete
        4. Comment
        5. Write protect functions of the RO3iA
    12. Six point tool center point program
    13. Planning and creating individual teach pendant program (TPP)
13. Maintenance Programs for Robotic Welding Cells
    1. GMAW troubleshooting
    2. Welding discontinuities
    3. Zero position program
    4. Preventative maintenance plan and service
    5. 6 point tool center point
    6. Robot Service Request (RSR)
    7. Torch reamer and wire clip
    8. Welding power source set up and operation