PC series

Training courses for PC series

Addressed group of persons: Automatic lathe setters, machine operators

Prerequisites: Experience in the area of CNC turning technology. Professional experience in the handling of multi-spindle automatics.

Learning objective:

Basic comprehension of the method of operation and equipment of the

PC series. Safe machine operation (user interface and message texts), safe machining sequence and tool change.

The following learning content is presented:

Basic machine:

Basic structure and method of operation of the PC series
Explanation of the user interface
Message texts and their meaning
Explanation of software, PC-machine
Explanation of workpiece clamping and feed rate in the indexing area
Basic principles of a machining sequence, determination of part-production times,
structure of setup plan
Carrying out independent tool change
Tool presetting
Changing and cleaning chucks, collets, feed fingers, clamping and feed tubes
Moving machine to home position with simulated fault
Management of NC programs and carrying out minor changes independently
Online test: Machine – AHS Cologne

Auxiliary units:

Cooling lubricant system:
Explanation and setting of pressures
Explanation of parameters
Loading magazine:
Procedure when switching on the system
Explanation of functions and sequence
Changing parameters
Conversion to a different diameter. Channel and pusher
Tool monitoring:
Artis, Brankamp, Middex, Nordmann

Training concept: Practical course

Course duration: 5 days, time frame: Mon 08:30 hours to Fri 14:30 hours

PC series – setup

Addressed group of persons: Automatic lathe setters, machine operators

Prerequisites: Experience in the area of turning technology and handling of multi-spindle automatics, plus basic knowledge of the operation of CNC machines.

Learning objective:

Basic comprehension of the method of operation and equipment of the PC series. Procedure for retooling and setting up a new workpiece on the machine. Initial operation and optimisation of NC programs. Explanation of operating concepts.

The following learning content is presented:

Basic structure and method of operation of the PC series
Menu navigation and machine operation with the user software SICS
Message texts and fault elimination, tele-service
Tool system and methods of presetting, cooling lubricant concepts
Basic principles of a machining sequence, determination of part-production times, structure of setup plan
Standard and auxiliary devices and the corresponding production processes
Structure of machine configuration and NC program
Processing and optimization of workpiece programs, analysis aids
Traversing fields and collision situations, setup variations and alignment procedures
Scope and function of auxiliary units

Training concept: Theoretical course with practical content on a real machine.

Course duration: 5 days, time frame: Mon 08:30 hours to Fri 14:30 hours

PC series – programming

Addressed group of persons: CNC programmers, automatic lathe setters, production planners

Prerequisites: Experience in the area of turning technology, knowledge of the work sequence on multi-spindle automatics including NC programming (DIN 66025).

Learning objective:

Refreshing knowledge on the method of operation and equipment of the PC series.

Basic comprehension of the control concept of the PC series. Aids for process configuration. Preparation and optimisation of NC programs.

The following learning content is presented:

Basic structure and method of operation of the PC series
Menu navigation and machine operation with the user software SICS
Explanation of the control concept, curve generator, NC technology
Basic principles of NC programming, command scopes, structure of the workpiece program
Machine devices, tool system and the corresponding production processes
Structure and preparation of a machine configuration
Basic principles of a machining sequence, determination of part-production times, structure of setup plan
Programming of special devices, auxiliary drives
File management and data structures
Analysis methods, optimisation aids, machine data

Training concept: Theoretical course with practical exercises at the programming workstation.

Course duration: 5 days, time frame: Mon 08:30 hours to Fri 14:30 hours

PC series – service and maintenance/ mechanical system

Addressed group of persons: Maintenance and repair personnel

Prerequisites: Qualified specialist in the area of production engineering, system technology or industrial mechanical systems.

Learning objective:

Basic comprehension of the structure and function of the Schütte multi-spindle auto-matics of the PC series. Detecting, analysing and eliminating malfunctions, plus preventive and condition-oriented maintenance.

The following learning content is presented:

Basic structure and method of operation of the PC series
Service menu SICS2000
Message texts and their meaning
Spindle drum support, indexing and interlock
Auxiliary speed and spindle drives
Stop control
Indexing area
Machining units
Auxiliary devices
Opposed spindle
Measuring systems and valve characteristic curve
Scope function
Hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication
Maintenance intervals
Wear parts, spare parts and operating equipment
Operating tools

Training concept: Theoretical course with practical content on a real machine.

Course duration: 5 days, time frame: Mon 08:30 hours to Fri 14:30 hours

PC series –service/electrical system

Addressed group of persons: Maintenance and service personnel

A prerequisite for participation in this course is thorough knowledge of SIMODRIVE/SINAMICS and the bus systems ASi-bus and Profibus and PLC. Skills and programming according to IEC 61131. The course is designed for electrically skilled persons.

Learning objective:

Independent and systematic troubleshooting. Comprehension of hardware and software.

Replacement of electrical components.

The following learning content is presented: