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MC081 - Operation & Programming for Vacuum Pod Weekes

"Great overall course even for veteran users." Jay Trebilcock, Windquest, MC081, October 2007

Course Descriptions

Status

Start Date

End Date

Location

Seats Available

Tuition

Open

1/15/2009

1/16/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

3

$495.00

Open

2/5/2009

2/6/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

8

$495.00

Open

3/12/2009

3/13/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

10

$495.00

Open

4/2/2009

4/3/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

10

$495.00

Open

5/7/2009

5/8/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

10

$495.00

Open

6/11/2009

6/12/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

Full

$495.00

 

Prerequisites

BZ101, MC050, MC051, MC080, MC090 or MC100 or familiarity with WoodWOP 4.xx/5.xx programming

Course description

Students will learn proper operating techniques of a vacuum pod Weeke CNC machining center, utilizing WoodWOP 5.0 software. Course instruction includes how to operate and program the machine efficiently, programming of C-axis aggregates and basic machine maintenance. MODELS: (Vacuum pod machines) - Weeke BHC250, 280, 350, 500, 550, 555, 750, 600 and 800 series, Weeke BHX Series with WoodWOP versions 5.0, 4.5 or 4.0, Weeke BP60, 80, 85, 100, 120, 140, 145, 150, 155, Weeke BP12 and 15 (upgraded to WoodWOP 4.0 minimum), Weeke Venture Series

Who should attend

  • Programmers, machine operators, maintenance technicians, supervisors and owners

Applicable machine models

  • Machining centers

Major topics

  • Machine tooling setup and calibration
  • Machine operation techniques
  • Programming C axis aggregates with WoodWOP 5.0
  • Techniques in fixture manufacturing
  • Basic machine maintenance

What you will learn

  • Proper and effective use of CNC tooling
  • Machine configurations for panel processing
  • Horizontal, vector aggregate programming and operation
  • Small part fixtures and techniques
  • Necessary maintenance procedures: clean, inspect, lubricate

Results

  • Produce more accurate panels with less waste material
  • Utilize C axis aggregate capabilities
  • Produce small components and parts
  • Properly care for the Weeke vacuum pod CNC machining center
 

Duration / Credits

2 days / 1.35 CEU