Course Objectives: Course attendees will build, simulate, and program virtual robotic welding systems using ROBOGUIDE software, including system setup, CAD import, process parameter definition, program transfer best practices, and cycle time optimization.

Duration: 4 days 

Price: $5,995 per session*

Location:

IPG Photonics 
8900 N Harrison St. 
Davenport, IA 52806

Nearby hotels with negotiated rates

Participants: 1-4 people (sessions limited to attendees from one company at a time)

Target Audience: System operators, technicians, engineers, and programmers 

Topics: 

• WeldPRO software menus, cell browser, and toolbars
• Using mouse and/or keyboard shortcuts 
• Manipulating WeldPRO system objects and views – move/rotate/pan/zoom
• Importing CAD files
• Virtual controller setup
• Building virtual robotic welding systems - adding tooling and parts
• Calibrating the virtual coordinate system to the real world
• Best practices when moving programs from WeldPRO software to a production environment
• Creating videos to show robot reach and fixture access
• Cycle time simulation  
   

Prerequisites and Recommendations:  

• Working knowledge of welding processes 
• FANUC Basic Programming & Operations class completion or equivalent on-the-job experience (with Training Manager approval)

WeldPRO Computing Requirements 

*This class is customer-specific with attendees allowed from the same company only. Students will need to supply their own laptops meeting WeldPRO specifications. Schedule is dependent on trainer availability