MC081 - Operation & Programming for Vacuum Pod Weekes
"The MC081 course helped me so much understanding the tooling and concept of the machine that I feel confident in running our shops." Andy Reyes, Centerpoint Productions Inc, MC081, May 2009
Course Descriptions
Status |
Start Date |
End Date |
Location |
Seats Available |
Tuition |
|
Open |
3/18/2010 |
3/19/2010 |
HIGH POINT, NC |
3 |
$495.00 |
|
Open |
4/22/2010 |
4/23/2010 |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
10 |
$495.00 |
|
Open |
5/13/2010 |
5/14/2010 |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
10 |
$495.00 |
|
Open |
6/10/2010 |
6/11/2010 |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
10 |
$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, 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
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