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MC502 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting Weeke Mach. Centers

"This course has definitely cleared up a lot of questions that I have had. It will make maintenance a lot easier and will optimize the machine’s performance." Jeffrey Flythe, Heritage Woodworks, MC502, May 2008

Course Descriptions

Status

Start Date

End Date

Location

Seats Available

Tuition

Open

1/6/2009

1/8/2009

HIGH POINT

7

$1,295.00

Open

5/13/2009

5/15/2009

GRAND RAPIDS

6

$1,295.00

 

Prerequisites

None

Course description

This CNC machining center course contains hands-on information to eliminate downtime through rapid fault isolation. A significant portion of class time is devoted to machine operation/calibration and the troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems. The vacuum system, cooling system and the effective use of tooling are also discussed. MODELS: Weeke BHP200, Weeke BHC250, 280, 350, 500, 550, 555, 750, 600 and 800 series, Weeke BP60, 80, 85, 100, 120, 140, 145, 150, 155, Weeke BP12 and 15 (upgraded to WoodWOP 4.0 minimum), Weeke Venture series, Weeke Vantage series, Weeke Vantech series, Weeke BHX 500 and Num and BeckHoff controls.

Who should attend

  • Maintenance technicians and machine operators

Applicable machine models

  • Machining Centers

Major topics

  • Machine operation and calibration
  • Electrical and PLC diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting (mechanical/electrical)
  • Vacuum pump
  • Basic maintenance
  • Tooling

What you will learn

  • Proper machine operation versus machine capabilities
  • Electro/Mechanical troubleshooting techniques
  • Axis referencing, machine calibration and necessary corrections
  • Basic PLC diagnostics; a roadmap to troubleshooting
  • Proper maintenance procedures

Results

  • Understand the fundamental maintenance issues
  • Identify issues requiring Field Service Rep's assistance
  • Reduce downtime due to poor operation
  • Use tooling correctly
  • Isolate vacuum system issues
 

Duration / Credits

3 days / 2.05 CEU