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An absolutely awesome takeaway from our time at the KELLER.Academy last week: ‘Reduction Nipples.’ These little but highly practical components are experts at connecting different threads. And, of course, our instructor, Mr. Reckermann, along with our training guest, Mr. Miler (from Miler CNC-Gravuren + Zerspanung), programmed these workpieces on the spot using our CNC software SYMplus™. Perfectly aligned with the course theme ‘CAD/CAM.’
Fun fact: Embracing the philosophy of ‘you’re never too old to learn,’ Mr. Miler invested in personal training at the age of 77. What’s more, he spilled the beans that he’s gearing up to purchase a brand-new machine. Truly inspiring!
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In addition to the dedicated teachers from DRS, an instructor from the firm Wirtgen in Windhagen also participated in this course. On the first day, a teacher and the principal of BBS Heinrich-Haus Neuwied were also part of the group. A big thanks to all the participants for two fantastic training days!
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“Thank you for the excellent training and outstanding support”
is what the guestbook entry reads after an individual training in our KELLER.Academy.
Mr. Kutsch from Airbus Defense and Space GmbH in Taufkirchen (Bavaria) visited our Academy in Wuppertal for a 2-day CAD/CAM training course (milling).
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Comparison of old PAL programs and PAL2020
Complete table with a comparison of “PAL2008/PAL2012” and “PAL2020” (status spring 2023):
| PAL2008/PAL2012 | PAL2020 | Meaning | Where is it found? |
| G41 G45 D | G41 G45 DL | Linear tangential approach | Milling and Turning with driven tools |
| G42 G45 D | G42 G45 DL | Linear tangential approach | Milling and Turning with driven tools |
| G40 G46 D | G40 G45 DL | Linear tangential departure | Milling and Turning with driven tools |
| G41 G47 R | G41 G46 RR | Tangential approach on a quarter circle | Milling and Turning with driven tools |
| G42 G47 R | G42 G46 RR | Tangential approach on a quarter circle | Milling and Turning with driven tools |
| G48 G40 R | G40 G46 RR | Tangential departure on a quarter circle | Milling and Turning with driven toolsn |
| G17 | G15 | Svivelling and Resetting the machining level | Milling Level selection |
| G17 | G15 G17 IP3 | Level selection face end with virtual Y axis | Turning with driven tools |
| G17 C | G15 G17 IP0 | Level selection face end with polar coordinates | Turning with driven tools |
| G17 Y C | G15 G17 IP5 CM | Level selection face end with real Y axis | Turning with driven tools |
| G18 | G15 G18 TURN | Level selection for Turning | Drehen mit angetr. Werkzeugen |
| G19 X | G15 G19 IP1 DM | Level selection surface area with virtual Y axis | Turning with driven tools |
| G19 C | G15 G19 IP0 | Level selection surface area with polar coordinates | Turning with driven tools |
| G19 Y X | G15 G19 IP5 DM | Level selection chord area with real Y Axis | Turning with driven tools |
| G86 | M1 ; G86 | Radial recessing cycle | Turning, not automatically “translatable”, therefore commented out here with M1 ;. The cycle must then be reprogrammed. |
| G88 | M1 ; G88 | Axial recessing cycle | Turning, not automatically “translatable”, therefore commented out here with M1 ;. The cycle must then be reprogrammed. |
Other changes do not necessarily require the revision of existing programs, but may have an impact in the simulation:
| PAL2008/PAL2012 | PAL2020 | Meaning | Where is it found? |
| G0 X Y Z | G0 X Y G0 Z |
Positioning logic for G0 and G10 omitted | Milling |
| T S F M13 | T M6 S F M13 |
Tool change with M6 In SYMplus™, however, T still triggers the change directly, M6 remains optional |
Milling |
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