5-axis Machining Centres with Siemens Controls

Course description

Class size is 6 attendees maximum.

Cost of course is £600.00 + VAT per attendee.

This is an advanced course and attendees will need to have good programming knowledge and experience of Siemens Controls.

It is designed to upgrade programmers from 3- or 4-axis programming to full 5D Machining.

Specific course content includes:

• (Swivelling)
• Transformations (Datum Shift, Rotation and Mirror Image) in ShopMill
• ShopMill Cyles for Thread Milling, Engraving, Contouring, Island and Pocketing
• Arcs over 180¡
• Full Circles using I, J and K
• Explanation of A Axis and B/C Axis
• Understanding Machine Kinematics
• Safety clearance movements
• 5 axis machining methods
• Setting datums
• Tracking Points
• Examples of A and C Movements using Swivel Cycle
• Checking Size and adjusting Offsets
• Use of R Variables for repetitive and auto calculating programs
• Use of CAM programming for 5 axis Simultaneous machining
• USB communication to machine

P.P.E. Equipment is not required for this course.

5-axis Programmer courses run at the Mills Mills CNC Training Academy last for 2 days:

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

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