PC series
Training courses for PC series
- PC series – operation
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:
- Basic structure and method of operation of the PC series
- Concept and structure of the control system
- Menu structure, menu sequence and operation of the SICS interface
- Circuit diagrams / hardware
- Bus systems
- Beckhoff hydraulic boxes with diagnostics software
- Software structure, configuration and software tools
- Diagnostics (scope, scope function)
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