Entries by Vera Mues

Fear-free introduction to CNC technology (Throwback 1984)

In 1984, when KELLER.Software was still the publishing house ‘R. Keller’, vocational school teachers Großmann and Keller laid the foundation for our first “KELLER” software. Developed for basic CNC training, the software was called “Fear-free introduction to CNC technology”. The title was intended to indicate that learning on a PC (which was still something completely […]

Learn CNC without fear of breaking expensive CNC machines – with KELLER.Software.

Trainees and their creative solutions … you know them, right? However, creative solutions are often indispensable for cutting machine operators (and similar professions). But be careful! Even small errors can cause major damage. A crash in the CNC machine can be very expensive! That’s why our SYMplus™ CNC software allows you to practise and experiment […]

New video on YouTube: Detailed CNC machining (PAL G-Code)

Take a look: https://youtu.be/u5ec5PD7pGw Using the 3D simulation of our SYMplus™ CNC software, we will show you how task 15 from Christiani’s “Collection of tasks in CNC turning technology according to PAL2020” could look like in reality. This task includes: Facing with G1 External and internal roughing with G81 External and internal finishing with G42 […]

Why SYMplus™ is a valuable addition to your lessons (CNC software for training)

More time for the important things: with SYMplus™, teachers don’t have to spend as much time preparing teaching materials. Instead, they can use this time to focus on imparting subject knowledge and supporting students. Qualitative learning content: SYMplus™ ensures that all students have access to high-quality and up-to-date learning content specifically designed for training machinists […]

Turning according to PAL with SYMplus™ at the BBS Verden (KELLLER.Academy)

KELLER.Academy on the road! We traveled to the BBS Verden for a SYMplus™ training day. Our KELLER.Academy professor and PAL specialist, Mr. Reckermann, introduced the participants to “Turning according to PAL with SYMplus™” and demonstrated the approach with 2-axis and driven tools in the G17 and G19 planes. A particular highlight was the successful implementation […]

Basics of graphical programming (CAD/CAM) with SYMplus™ (KELLLER.Academy)

The KELLER.Academy was back in full swing! In this course, “Basics of graphical programming (CAD/CAM) with SYMplus™” was on the agenda. Many thanks to all participants for a great time! We look forward to welcoming you back to Wuppertal soon. Congratulations to Mr. Mönninghoff and Mr. Callar from BZI Remscheid, Mr. Schäfer from Becker Dreh- […]

New video on YouTube: Complete CNC turning: drilling, roughing, thread cutting

Take a look: https://youtu.be/8fthYa9h1T4 Using the 3D simulation of our SYMplus™ CNC software, we will show you how task 14 from Christiani’s “Collection of tasks in CNC turning technology according to PAL2020” could look like in reality. This task includes: Facing G1 Drilling according to PAL with cycle G84 Roughing and internal roughing with cycle […]

digita Prize at the didacta (Throwback 2002)

In year 2002, KELLER received the “Digita Prize” for the products, “ShopMill Multimedia” and “ShopTurn Multimedia” which were developed in cooperation with SIEMENS. This Educational Technology Award is presented annually at the didacta (education trade fair) exhibition and honors outstanding digital teaching and training services in German-speaking countries. In the photo (from left to right): […]

SYMplus™ Update 66

Good News for all SYMplus™ users! Update 66 of our SYMplus™ CNC software is now available for you to install. With a variety of improvements and optimised functions, we want to ensure that you can work with the software more smoothly than ever before. Find out more about the new features here: symplus-support/new-features-optimizations/ And for […]