3-axis Turning (X, Z and C axis) Programmer Course – Heidenhain Control

This course is for people looking to acquire the basic knowledge of how to program a 3 axis CNC Heidenhain-controlled lathe.

This is a standard level course and attendees need to be familiar with engineering & machine tools with some understanding of their layout and configuration. An understanding of component drawings would also be advisable.

Specific course content includes:

• Introduction and review of a lathe and its layout
• General safety and best-practice instruction
• Overview of codes used in programming - i.e. G Codes, M Codes
• Understanding CNC programs - structure and content
• Explanation of Tool Change positions G14~G140
• Programming with absolute and incremental values
• Using Tool Editor with geometry & radius offsets
• Tool nose radius compensation & vector quadrants
• Rapid traverse and other feed-rate commands i.e. mm/rev & mm/min.
• Creating simple programs using simulation - and how to edit them
• Using multi repetitive cycles - G code and ICP Units
• Face Drilling, Reaming, Tapping & Boring using C axis
• Face Milling, Pockets,Grooves & Spigots and Irregular Contours Using C axis.
• Side Drilling, Reaming, Tapping & Boring using C axis
• Side Milling, Pockets, Grooves & Spigots and Irregular Contours Using C axis.
• Writing extended programs to also include sub programs & sub routines

This course is run at the Mills CNC Machinery Solutions Training Academy's facility in Leamington or can be held at a customer's facility. (Charges will be different to above.)

This course is theoretical in nature using Heidenhain touch screen simulators.

If training is required at a customer's facility, it is important that attendees have a room with a projector & whiteboard facilities.

To find out more about this course call the Mills CNC Machinery Solutions Training Academy on 01926 438363.

Safety Shoes and other P.P.E. Equipment is not required.

Heidenhain 3-axis programmer courses run at the Mills CNC Machinery Solutions Training Academy last for 3 days

• Day 1: Start: 9.30am - Finish: 5.00pm
• Day 2: Start: 9.00am - Finish: 5.00pm
• Day 3: Start: 9.00am - Finish: 4.00pm

Light lunch and soft drinks are provided. For special dietary requirements please contact the Mills CNC Machinery Solutions Training Academy on 01926 438363 or email sales@cnctrainingacademy.co.uk