Throwback 1983 – CNC machines
Time travel to the year 1983! Our founder, Mr. Keller, was working as a vocational school teacher in metal technology at the “Gewerbliche Schule II der Stadt Wuppertal” (now “Berufskolleg Werther Brücke”) in 1983. It was there that the foundations for NC theory and NC practice were laid in the late 70s.
The very first CNC machine at the school was a DECKEL-FP-2-NC milling machine (Refer to the picture). However, back then, there was no money to purchase a lathe machine. But Mr. Keller wasn’t discouraged! He went above and beyond to raise the necessary funds and managed to gather an impressive sum of 140,000 DM (equivalent to 154,216 €, adjusted for inflation) through donations from entrepreneurs in Wuppertal. And thus, the CNC lathe machine, a GILDEMEISTER NEF 400 (The last picture), was acquired.
Discover more about our history on our website: https://cnc-keller.de/history/
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New video on YouTube: Zero Offset, Roughing/Finishing and Subroutine technology
A new “INSTANT CNC” Video is now available for you on our YouTube Channel!
In this latest video of this series, the 5th exercise from the Christiani booklet “A collection of exercises in CNC milling technology according to PAL2020” is simulated with the help of our CNC software SYMplus™. This task deals with zero offset, roughing/finishing and subroutine technology (G59, G22).
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SYMplus™ Update 65
Dear SYMplus™ users! The wait is over: Software Update 65 is now available!
- Simulators according to PAL2020: Numerous improvements and extensions.
- Turning: No more worries in the 2nd quadrant with the right turning tool. We have fixed the bug, so you can now rough effortlessly.
- More flexibility for your Milling experience: Additional post-processors support tool preselection.
- Adapt SYMplus™ to fit your requirements: Discover new possibilities for creating individual work step macros with contours.
The update is now live! Get the latest version of SYMplus™ and take your CNC production to a new level of efficiency and precision!
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Throwback 2001 – No longer afraid of CNC
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the year 2001!
Back then, many experienced skilled workers were only familiar with conventional machines, and the emergence of CNC technology raised concerns. But KELLER provided the solution! With their user-friendly software, they could joyfully explore the new manufacturing possibilities.
Even today, KELLER.Software remains committed to nurturing and educating people of all ages. Whether you’re taking your first steps on your educational journey or seeking further development opportunities after years of experience, KELLER is here to support your growth and development.
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New Video on the KELLER YouTube channel!
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Throwback 1992 – CNCplus control
Did you know that KELLER had developed its own control software called “CNCplus” in the past?
In 1992, being motivated by the success of “Graphic Programming with GKE + CAM”, KELLER implemented this project in cooperation with the company NUM as hardware partner and BOEHRINGER as manufacturer (as well as with some other fabricators).
A total of 120 “CNCplus machines” were created, and the “CNCplus control” was even used for retrofitting projects.
Regrettably, further development with NUM was discontinued after a few years. Still, Mr. Kairies, a NUM employee, who recently celebrated his 33-year anniversary with the company, commented when our CEO, Mr. Mues, congratulated him on LinkedIn: “[…] still have several CNCplus controllers in the field!”
Thus, the success story of KELLER and “CNCplus” remains unforgettable!
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INSTANT CNC – new video on YouTube
Our brand new “INSTANT CNC” Video Series is now online on YouTube. A new video has been added to this series today. Have a look.
In this video, you will see a simulation of the exercise task 3 from Christiani’s booklet “Collection of tasks on CNC technology milling according to PAL2020” simulated with the CNC software SYMplus™.
The exercise task deals with: Pocket cycles, Groove cycles and drilling patterns (G72, G73, G74, G75 as well as G81 with G67 and G77).
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