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EB505 - Maintenance for Homag Edgebanders

"The instructors did a good job at explaining procedures and the hands-on portions were very helpful. The information...will be a good foundation to further build on." Todd Roberts, Nucraft Furniture, EB505, October 2008

Course Descriptions

Status

Start Date

End Date

Location

Seats Available

Tuition

Open

2/18/2009

2/20/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

10

$1,295.00

Open

3/23/2009

3/25/2009

HIGH POINT

5

$1,295.00

Open

4/6/2009

4/8/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

8

$1,295.00

Open

6/24/2009

6/26/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

10

$1,295.00

 

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of maintenance principles, prior experience working with electrical schematics is a plus

Course description

This hands-on course covers advanced preventative maintenance and machine setup. Extensive coverage on machine lubrication, reading and troubleshooting with European electrical schematics and mechanical/pneumatic systems are included. Course work includes adjusting gluing stations as well as working with manuals, drawings, spare parts inventory and cost-effective maintenance programs. MODELS: All Homag edgebander models.

Who should attend

  • Maintenance technicians, advanced machine operators, plant and maintenance supervisors

Applicable machine models

  • Edgebanders

Major topics

  • Troubleshooting (mechanical and electrical)
  • Machine manuals / spare parts
  • Station setup procedures
  • Glue pot rebuilding and maintenance
  • Keeping maintenance records
  • Reading electrical prints

What you will learn

  • How to troubleshoot electrical problems with electrical prints
  • How to rebuild and repair glue pots
  • Proper maintenance procedures
  • How to effectively use machine manuals to order spare parts
  • Best practices for station setups

Results

  • Reduce machine downtime
  • Reduce emergency breakdowns
  • Perform more on-the-spot, in-house repairs
  • Reduce repair costs and increase repair efficiency
 

Duration / Credits

3 days / 2.05 CEU