ROBO 1435 - ArcTool Robot Welding

Credit Hours: 3.00
(4 contact hrs)
(formerly ROBO-2912)
ROBO-1435 covers the tasks and procedures students need to set up and program a FANUC Robotics ArcTool software package. Using the FANUC welding robot, students program, modify, and test a welding task. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
ATWD-1110
ROBO-1200

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to set up a FANUC ArcTool Robot.

Objectives:

Observe safety precautions.
Power up, write, execute, and jog the robot based on the written programs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to program a FANUC ArcTool Robot.

Objectives:

Using the hand pendant, write a weld control program.
Download the program to the controller and implement program.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to operate a FANUC ArcTool Robot.

Objectives:

Test program for desired operations.
Modify program.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Safely power up the robot from a complete shutdown.
Manipulate the robot using the teach pendant.
Set up and test robot movement parameters for a given work cell and torch.
Set up ArcTool Robot for specific weld applications.
Create and test weld programs for a given weld task.
Edit weld programs in teach mode.
Master and calibrate the robot.
Review safety practices.
Power up and jog the robot.
Recover from common program and robot faults.
Create, modify, and execute a teach pendant.

Primary Faculty
Dulinski, Kenneth
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088