Entries by Vera Mues

KELLER Christmas Party 2024

Christmas Spirit in the Finnish Grillkota! This year, we took our KELLER Christmas party to a truly special location: the Finnish Grillkota (Fyrhouse) at the “Grillakademie” in Bochum. After a cozy start with mulled wine and grilled sausages at our office, we headed off together in the evening for a unique culinary experience. The menu […]

What was in the Cutting Machine Operator Exam? (Winter 2024)

What was included in the machining exam? If you took the exam or are preparing for the upcoming one, you can watch the simulations of the machined exam pieces on our YouTube channel! Note: These videos are available in German only. Interested to see it? Click on this link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@CNCKELLERGmbH

KELLER and BZI Remscheid in China(Throwback 2012)

A long-standing friendship that connects: KELLER and the BZI Remscheid have enjoyed a close partnership for many years. One of the highlights was our joint trip to China in 2012! With the support of our Chinese partner Dr. Gao (2nd photo, right) from China Window, we were able to assist customers on-site and conduct training […]

Newsletter December 2024

The skilled workers of tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and beyond. 2024 – what a year! In the CNC industry, challenges are part of everyday life: every workpiece presents new tasks, and each machine requires an individual approach. Yet, new technologies can sometimes overwhelm us. We understand that. CNC machinists are playing an increasingly central […]

Milling Grooves on the Face – How to Get It Right with Driven Tools

Using the 3D simulation of our SYMplus™ CNC software, we will show you how task 8 from Christiani’s “Collection of tasks in CNC Milling technology according to PAL2020 with Driven Tools” could look like in reality. This task includes: Milling on the face (driven tools) Round groove, cycle G75 2 rectangular pockets, concentric to the […]

Digita award for SYMplus CNC learning software for milling and turning (Throwback 2005)

In 2005, our CNC training software ‘SYMplus™’ was honored with the digita award at the didacta fair! The jury especially highlighted how our program seamlessly combines theory and practice in CNC turning and milling through an interactive and user-friendly approach. This achievement continues to inspire us to develop top-notch solutions for vocational training. Pictured (left […]

New video on YouTube: Face Milling: Drilled Hole Circle (8 Holes) with Driven Tools

Using the 3D simulation of our SYMplus™ CNC software, we will show you how task 7 from Christiani’s “Collection of tasks in CNC Milling technology according to PAL2020 with Driven Tools” could look like in reality. This task includes: Roughing cycle with D-plateDrilled Hole Circle with 8 holes (face milling) Virtual Y-axis Two-sided machining   […]

SYMplus is awesome! – KELLER at the EMO fair (Throwback 2001)

„SYMplus™ is awesome!“ – That’s what the VW trainees wrote on our whiteboard during EMO 2001. At our booth, they showed what they were made of: live, they designed a part using our SYMplus™ software, with the entire drawing determined by spontaneous instructions from the audience. Then, the part was immediately produced on a CNC […]

The Countdown is on! (Cutting Machine Operator Exam Winter 2024)

Next Wednesday (December 4th), it’s time – apprentices in the metal professions will put their skills to the test! Not quite prepared yet? No worries! With the student version of our CNC learning software (Turning/Milling) ‘SYMplus™’, you can make the most of the remaining days! Rent affordably (and pay via PayPal, for example) Simple and […]

New video on YouTube: Turning a Sleeve with Rectangular Cutouts, C+Y Axis

Using the 3D simulation of our SYMplus™ CNC software, we will show you how task 6 from Christiani’s “Collection of tasks in CNC Milling technology according to PAL2020 with Driven Tools” could look like in reality. This task includes: Plan turning, drilling, roughing, finishing Grooving G86 Rectangular pocket cycle G72 with program part repetition Milling […]