Contours, Pockets & Slots in One Program (Learn CNC Milling)
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 12 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Milling Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ Milling outer contour & step (G41, G46, G1, G2, RN)
✅ Circular and rectangular pockets—roughing & finishing (G73, G72, H4)
✅ Using subprograms & reusing contours (G22, G23)
✅ Slotting & drilling operations (G74, G81–G82)
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC Milling.
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Why is stock left when facing with constant surface speed?
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 10 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Turning Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ Why a remaining core is left in the center during facing
✅ Core hole drilling with G84 and thread cutting with G31
✅ Contour machining with G81 and call-up via G22
✅ Grooving cycles G86 (radial) and G88 (axial)
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC Turning.
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CNC knowledge – ready to go! (KELLERAcademy)
In our course “Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™”, participants spent 1.5 days writing and simulating programs, setting up tools, magazines and turrets, and creating their own gap-filling exercises. Add to that lots of engaging discussions – and plenty of fun while experimenting.
A big thank you to our participants – we had a really great time with you! Maybe we’ll see each other again soon in a follow-up course.
Course participants:
- Mr. Lindenau from Aluminium Norf GmbH
- Mr. Gansera from Rose Systemtechnik GmbH
- Mr. Günes from Schott AG
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Cutter Radius Compensation G41 G46 – Chamfer vs. Fillet, Circular Arcs I/J & R (Video)
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 14 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Milling Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ Cutter radius compensation & tangential approach (G41 G46)
✅ Difference: Chamfer (RN–) vs. Fillet (RN+)
✅ Circular arcs with I/J or radius
✅ 3 rectangular pockets on a partial circle
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC Milling.
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How Roughing, Finishing, Radius Compensation, Undercut & Threading Work Together (Video)
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 9 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Turning Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ How roughing and finishing work with G81 and G23
✅ Why radius compensation (G42) is important for upward and downward contours
✅ What the thread undercut is for – and what happens if it’s missing
✅ What the grooving cycle G86 does with parameter H14
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC turning.
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KELLER.Academy shows how easy graphical programming can be!
In our 1.5-day KELLER.Academy course, Mr. Ambrosy from Mager GmbH (a manufacturer of screws and turned parts) successfully completed the introduction to graphical programming with SYMplus™.
The focus: creating workpieces (based on drawings or CAD files), applying functions precisely, and navigating confidently through the graphical process.
Thank you for your participation and your trust in KELLER.Software!
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CNC Milled Part: Rectangular & Circular Pocket, Outer Contour and Holes (Video)
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 9 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Milling Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ Milling the outer contour
✅ Circular and rectangular pocket using G73 and G72
✅ Centering, countersinking, and thread cutting
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC milling.
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External Thread with Cycle G31 – Turned Part with Spherical Shape G3 (Video)
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 11 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Turning Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ How an external thread is created using G31
✅ Which parameters are important when using G31
✅ Why and how a workpiece is re-clamped for machining the second side
✅ How to program a spherical contour with G3
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC turning.
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Radial Grooving (Internal) & Axial Face Grooving | G86 & G88 (Video)
In this video, we guide you step by step through Task 8 from the Christiani task collection “CNC Turning Technology according to PAL2020”. Thanks to our 3D simulation in SYMplus™, everything is explained clearly and understandably.
What to expect in the video:
✅ Radial grooving inside using cycle G86
✅ Axial face grooving with G88
✅ Understanding parameters: LE, EP, AK, D
Who is this video for?
Perfect for CNC programmers, machinists, and instructors looking to improve their PAL G-code programming skills for CNC turning.
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Back at the KELLER.Academy – this time with a focus on DIN/PAL!
For the second time, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Grodfeld from Röhm GmbH. After attending our CAD/CAM course, he now took part in the “Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™” course.
Thank you for your continued interest and trust – maybe we’ll see you again soon for a third course?
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