Programming II of the SCX Series

Theory course with exercises at the programming workstation

Target audience: CNC programmers, machine setters with NC knowledge

Duration: 3 days (Monday 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday 2:30 p.m.)

Prerequisites

Experience in programming CNC machines, knowledge of how the SCX operates, successful completion of the “Programming I” course, or familiarity with the course content.

Learning Objectives

In-depth knowledge of SCX programming. Introduction to high-level language programming. Understanding and optimizing non-cutting times. Programming complex contours. Case studies.

Course Content

  • Basic structure and control concept of the SCX series
  • Axis framework and channel assignments, communication between NC and PLC
  • Structure and menu navigation of the SICS user software, structure of the NC program
  • Programming with transformations, multi-axis movements
  • Subroutine techniques, standard and special cycles
  • Program loops, program jumps, and program branches
  • Synchronized actions, frame shifting, rotations, path control
  • Variant programming, linking, parameterization
  • Analysis methods, cycle time analysis, optimization approaches, troubleshooting