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🎉 It's time to kick off the weekend a little earlier this time in Germany, starting on Wednesday! 🌟 It's the perfect time to unwind, soak up the sun, and replenish your energy. ☀️💆♀️ The…
We're excited to announce that following the tremendous success of our "PAL2020" webinar, we're now seeking your input to make our future webinars even better! If you can understand German and would…
Unlocking New Horizons: Explore the PAL2020 Webinar Recording and IHK Exam Innovations If you have missed our webinars on the topic of “PAL2020: What's changing in the cutting machine operator exam”…
On this #ThrowbackThursday, we're whisking you away to the year 1981 for a glimpse into the early days of "KELLER". Back then, our visionary founder Siegfried Keller was making an impact as a dedicated…
Today, in honor of the International Day Against Homophobia 2023, our CNC software SYMplus™ is shining brightly in the vibrant colors of the rainbow – Together for Acceptance and against discrimination. As…
Surrounded by fresh spring greenery, we delved into the basics of DIN/PAL programming with SYMplus™ last week at KELLER.Academy. Our participants included “HBBK Münster”, “Grünewald Feinmaschinenbau…
It's #ThrowbackThursday, and this time we're taking a trip back to the year 1985. We stumbled upon this vintage info sheet that outlines a “Model for CNC training” in just 3 simple steps. It's fascinating…
Happy belated Earth Day, everyone! On Saturday, April 22nd, we celebrated our 3 years of having a “paperless” office. We've come a long way in reducing our environmental impact, and we're proud to…
Exam season is here! The KELLER.Software team wishes all future machinists (and other similar professions) the best of luck in their upcoming exams. You've got this!
Did you know that our workbooks have been a staple in CNC education since 1984? With their practical exercises and real-world applications, our workbooks have helped students learn CNC technology for…
Did you know that in the year 2022, 13,717 young people (according to IHK) began training as machining mechanics? This is a promising sign for the industry, but there is still so much potential to be tapped…
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Throwback to 1992: when the first CNCplus machine was built! Even though it's been long discontinued, we can't help but admire the amazing work of our team back then. But let's not forget the real star…
Oops, who nibbled on the bunny's ears? Fortunately, that can't happen to a metal bunny, thanks to the crash warning in our SYMplus™ CNC software. This protects both bunny's ears and expensive CNC machines. Regardless…
Mr. Potjans from OTTO FUCHS Dülken GmbH & Co. KG attended the KELLER.Academy already 2 weeks ago. However, this time the focus was not on the basics of DIN/PAL. Instead, it was about driven tools,…
"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…
The KELLER.Software Team had an amazing strategy meeting in Berlin with Scaling Champions. We gained so much valuable knowledge, and to top it off, we got to try some delicious Sushi! Even our CEO, Mr.…
Last week was once again: KELLER.Academy. We congratulate Mr. Breden and Mr. Fischer from BK Hattingen, Mr. Bruno from HELMUT FISCHER GmbH and Mr. Potjans from OTTO FUCHS Dülken GmbH & Co. KG on the…
PAL2020: How to rewrite old PAL programs. With the reform of the PAL norms in 2020, quite a few changes came our way. G17 is now G15, G86 and G88 remain, but many new or modified cycle addresses have…
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…
Last week we conducted a wonderful training course at HG Medical. The company from Raisting (Bavaria) gave three apprentices (cutting machine operators) a crash course in PAL turning (with face, shell,…
"From the very first day, I felt at home thanks to the nice colleagues." 2 weeks are 'over' and we now have to say goodbye to our intern Edvin Catic. The team wishes you all the best for your future…
Our trainee Edvin Catic and our intern Jan Fiebich visited the Berufsbildungszentrum der Industrie in Remscheid last week. There they were able to get an idea of real CNC machines and see the fantastic…
For the first time in 2023 KELLER.Academy. One highlight was the VR workshop, which we were finally able to offer again this year, after it had been cancelled the previous years due to the pandemic. The…
Happy New Year, or as it is called in Chinese: Xīn nián kuài lè (新年快乐). The 15-day Chinese New Year begins today, and it is the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit zodiac sign promises to bring…
Oh, there was snow chaos in Wuppertal yesterday morning. Hopefully, you all arrived safely? Or did you just switch to homeoffice like we did? A colleague who did make it to the company took this photo…
The effect of a little colour is amazing! 9 new chairs moved into the KELLER.Academy training room this week and brought colors into this grey world. It's especially refreshing now in the winter. The…
At KELLER.Software, there are a lot of things on the to-do list: in addition to a new – still secret – project, about which we will reveal more in the upcoming months, the KELLER.Academy will open…
KELLER.Software team wishes you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year 2023! You have questions? Please feel free to contact our experts using the form below.
Amazing, isn't it, how quickly time flies? Now the year 2022 is over and before we start the new year with fireworks and champagne, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty…
Merry Christmas CNC-Buddies! Have a short time off and have a great holiday. We too are shutting down the computers, switching off the lights and locking the office door for a Christmas break. We…
SYMplus™ provides a list of around 50 Postprocessors. In reality, you will hardly ever need all of them. Mostly you work with one or a few. So selecting the right postprocessor can prove to be a nuisance…
With plusCARE™, there's even more inside your SYMplus™ CNC software than there are gifts under the Christmas tree: Update 64 of SYMplus™ is now available. The KELLER.Software team has already…
The SYMplus™ enabled South Korean scholarship holders to get to know the basics of CNC turning as well as milling. As part of the "Global Internship Program" project, the total of 8 young people from…
Full house at the KELLERAcademy this week. 4 different schools attended the KELLER.Academy course today on “Driven tools, level swivel and reform PAL2020”. The schools were Felix Böttcher GmbH &…
We now have an additional reason to celebrate! We are so excited to announce that we have been awarded Most Innovative CNC Software in West Germany by German Business Awards 2022. We're thrilled to…
SYMplus™ Update 63 is now available to all customers with plusCARE™ and includes new features as well as great improvements. Scale the font size in the editor of the simulators to 200% by…
6 steps to an organised Postprocessor list. SYMplus™ provides a list of around 50 Postprocessors. In reality, you will hardly ever need all of them. Mostly you work with one or a few. So selecting…
SYMplus™ provides a list of around 50 Postprocessors. In reality, you will hardly ever need all of them. Mostly you work with one or a few. So selecting the right postprocessor can prove to be a…
Last week the KELLERAcademy course was on the topic of “Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™”. The KELLERSoftware team congratulates Mr. Haasz from KLINGER Fluid Control GmbH and Mr. Dietz…
With the PAL2020 reform, some of the commands in the PAL coding were changed. The commands were changed so that programs written after PAL2008 or PAL 2012 will no longer run and lead to any error messages…
It is that time of the year: Every year, we welcome trainees from the Hager Group to the KELLER.Academy. The three trainees who attended this year have their final exam in December and were prepared for…
At this years Open Day 2022 at the BZI Remscheid, the VR workshop was diligently tested by students and trainees with a lot of fun. Even our CNC expert Mr. Reckermann got curious and dived into the virtual…
Fostering young talents is the way to go! For the Metal Day at the David Röntgen School in Neuwied, Germany, both practical and theoretical workshops came together. It was a great pleasure for us to be…
The VR workshop: Playful access to the CNC world. What if you could learn in a “real” CNC workshop instead of learning theory in a classroom? What if you could practice there on lathes or milling…
Meet KELLER.Sofware from November 4 to 5, 2022 at the open day of the BZI Remscheid. Our experts will be happy to demonstrate the 'Virtual Workshop' with VR glasses or help you with questions about training,…
The phrase "From PAL programming to chips" refers to the fact that with SYMplus™ you can not only learn the theory, but you can also build a bridge to practical application. Learn more in the following…
Last week there was a lot going on at the KELLERAcademy: Felix Böttcher GmbH & Co. KG, the Willy-Brandt-Berufskolleg in Duisburg and Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG came to us in Wuppertal…
The KELLER.Academy was on the road again. This time at Campus Handwerk GmbH. There, trainers and teachers met for three days to have their knowledge topped up by our CNC expert Mr. Reckermann. In this…
New edition workbooks for PAL2020. In 2 months it will be Christmas, but before we settle down comfortably on the sofa with cookies, we still have a PAL exam coming up. To help you prepare for…
This week's topic in KELLER.Academy was "Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™". We had 5 wonderful visitors for this course - Mr. Lattwein and Mr. Riedinger from the Gewerbliche Schule Ehingen…
Greetings from Bad Sobernheim. KELLER.Academy was on site at Firma Musashi last week for a 2 day course on “Level Swivel and Driven Tools”. We visited Firma Musashi for the first time 3 years ago.…
Through the online training opportunities of the KELLER.Academy, our instructor Mr. Reckermann recently took a virtual trip to Mexico to visit the company "Pressensysteme Schuler Mexico S.A. de C.V.".…
1 KELLER-ID = x Users. No more time-consuming setups. No more of this unnecessary administrative act. Easily create one license for each technology and multiple users can work with the same KELLER ID…
With the PAL2020 reform, some of the commands in the PAL coding were changed. The commands were changed so that programs written after PAL2008 or PAL2012 will no longer run and lead to any error messages…
Finally, the Christiani Trainers' Day took place again! For two days, the focus in Rheine was on technical training and further education. In four different workshops the latest developments were exchanged.…
It is shocking how the time flies. Our intern Mr. Jan Fiebich has entered his third year of internship. This means that he has been with us for 2 years already and this is his final year of training…
Digital learning with KELLER.Software. Classical learning is constantly evolving. "Digital learning" moved more and more into everyday life. This process was sped up in the last 2 years mainly due to…
There is a reason to celebrate: The KELLER. Academy is now 5 years old! In 2017, people with an inquisitive mind arrived at the Academy for the very first time. Among the first to arrive…
That's the way it has to be! 3 days of KELLER.Academy and heads were spinning! With a lot of fun, but great benefits, it was all about our CNC software SYMplus™ at the BBZ Norderstedt. On the third day,…
This week KELLER.Academy was back online. We congratulate Mr. Haesler from MAHLE GmbH in Rottweil for successfully completing the 2 day course on the basics of graphical programming (CAD/CAM) with SYMplus™. Click…
Last week KELLER.Academy had visitors. The course topic was: Driven Tools, Level Swivel and Reform PAL2020. The KELLER.Software team congratulates Mr. Voges and Mr. Gebken from BBS Meppen on their successfully…
5,527 kms - that's the distance between Germany and Pakistan. This week, at KELLER.Academy, we brought these two countries together virtually for a one week course. The course participants…
Supported 2,400 trainees during the pandemic with SYMplus™. For two years we have been dealing with the issue of how learning should work when we are not allowed to meet, when schools are closed due…
The KELLER.Academy took place again last week. For 2 days, the course participants dealt intensively with the topic: Basics of DIN/PAL programming with SYMplus™. For a refreshing lunch break, there was…
3 last-minute KELLER learning tips. Sometimes time just flies by. It feels like only yesterday that the trainees began their training and now they are already writing their final exam for cutting machine…
Cut a turned part to be machined on both sides from the bar and at the same time programme the second machining side. If the length of the blank is defined to such an extent that at the end, there…
Congratulations to the trainees of “Hager Electro GmbH und Co. KG” on the successful completion of their 2-day KELLER.Academy course "Exam Preparation PAL". KELLER.Software team is keeping…
In this fast moving business world, continuous improvement and staying agile is essential to survive. KELLER.Software tries to live this mantra on a daily basis. The picture given below is of the recent…
The 3 exciting and educational days in London are now sadly behind us. With a view of the River Thames and plenty of sunshine, our stay at the Bett UK education fair was really enjoyable. We were…
SYMplus™ Update 62 is now available to all customers with plusCARE™ and includes new features as well as great improvements. Would you like to know what is new in this update? You can find…
Innovations and the future of learning. We have good news: The next SYMplus™ update will be available in the next few weeks for all customers with a plusCARE™ contract. You can expect improvements…
Congratulations to Mr. Fabian Wirsing from Hirschvogel Eisenach GmbH for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™”. Click on this link to learn…
Congratulations to Mr. Indejit Jossan from JB STEELWORKS for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Basics of graphical programming (CAD/CAM) with SYMplus™”. Also thank you so much for…
Learn new things faster and more effectively It is no secret that learning is increasingly taking place on the Internet. Videos are particularly popular. Videos increase the clarity…
The phrase "From PAL programming to chips" refers to the fact that with SYMplus™ you can not only learn the theory, but you can also build a bridge to practical application. Please note that whether…
Into the new year with good news. KELLER.Software wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2022. We at KELLER.Software, are also back from a week of company holidays, refreshed, relaxed and…
What is Bett UK? Bett is the global community for education technology. Bett UK (British Educational Training and Technology Show) is an educational exhibition organized by Hyve Group to market…
Your 2021 with KELLER.Software. The year 2021 was once again full of challenges, experiences and innovations. But before we wish each other "Merry Christmas and a good and successful year 2022", December…
Another interesting training in Albstadt. This time at the Steinmeyer company, which specializes in precision ball screws for machine tool manufacturing, medical technology, as well as specially designed…
A pocket or an island contour is usually constructed from the starting point of the contour once around to the end point. In the case of a rotary-symmetrical contour, this would usually be unnecessarily…
Right now it's training, training and more training. Having cancelled some of them in 2020 due to the pandemic, the KELLER.Software team will fortunately be able to host or be a guest more frequently in…
The KELLER.Academy had visitors recently. The Hager Group's graduating class of machine tool specialists successfully passed their courses and received their certificates. The only thing now missing is…
They came as trainees, later became full time employees and now they have been here for 5 years already.. Let's listen to what they have to say.
Accessibility, Friendliness, Competence and Persistance. Are you at a loss for ideas on how to solve your CNC related questions? Don’t worry! That is why we have an expert support team at your service.…
Finally, an on-site training course took place again the week before last. Two intensive days in Schiltach in the Black Forest at the Hansgrohe company flew by. Some of you may know the company from your…
Knipex has been using SYMplus CNC software for more than 15 years now in their training. In this video, hear directly from the Head of Technical Training at Knipex, Mr.Herkert, what makes KELLER their…
Training more than 70 apprentices with different levels of knowledge is a big task. Hear from Mr.Herkert, the head of technical training at the firm Knipex as he explains how KELLER has helped him…
Still in service then and now Do you own any old CNC machines? Or do you know such models from the past? Well, even if neither is the case, this discovery at the Bergische University Wuppertal is interesting…
We had another visitor in our Academy today. Most of our courses are happening online these days, so it is rare to have visitors in the office. Ofcourse we are excited when someone does turn up. Last…
The plan was quite simple. Cut a turned part to be machined on both sides from the bar and at the same time programme the second machining side. If the length of the blank is defined to such…
We recently discovered that the Bergische University of Wuppertal has an old CNC Machine which still works using one of our older softwares. So we decided to pay a visit. There we saw a Boehringer…
How to avoid an idle CNC machine? Tricky production order and no solution? Schmidt Zerspanungstechnik GmbH had the same problem the other day ... The problem: The control system of their machine…
It feels like yesterday but one year has already passed since our trainee JF joined us. We are so proud of how far he has come in the last one year.
Feel free to visit us in Wuppertal or preferably call us and ask for an appointment without any worries e.g. for a course at the KELLER.Academy.. Safety is our priority. Incidentally, the vaccination…
Tricky Production Order? With renewed energy from the holidays, we are now getting back to work. To support you even more confidently and effectively than before, a very informative training session…
This was a great training session! Main topic: How to help you even more effectively in the very first telephone call. The KELLER.Software team is very grateful to Mr. Mark Remscheidt from Mark…
If you teach DIN/PAL programming using our SYMplus™ software, you are probably familiar with the "Teacher" mode of operation, which allows you to perform gap-filling tasks in the style of the written…
Summer slump? Not with us! No matter whether it is a long trip or a vacation at home on the balcony, the KELLER.Software team wishes you a wonderful and relaxing summer season. While you are…
Today we wish a wonderful happy birthday to our lovely colleague Ms. Reshmy Unnikrishnan.
SYMplus™. Perfectly. Tailored. Do you sometimes feel that companies only offer fixed prices, with which you often feel uncomfortable? Also, your individual requirements for the product are not understood?…
A pocket or an island contour is usually constructed from the starting point of the contour once around to the end point. In the case of a rotary-symmetrical contour, this would usually be unnecessarily…
In this simulation, the examination task of the IHK final examination part 2 for cutting machine operators summer 2021 Milling is shown.
SYMplus™ offers you many possibilities to effectively implement your work. This also applies to the machining of "Grooves". Would you líke to learn how to machine grooves effectively? Watch…
It's the month of birthdays in our office. Today we wish a wonderful happy birthday to our lovely colleague Ms.Vera Mues.
Become a Math Pro with TECHNICplus™ You have an exam coming up? Or an aptitude test? Or simply want to brush up on your math skills for everyday life? With TECHNICplus™, the KELLER Math Software,…
If you teach DIN/PAL programming using our SYMplus™ software, you are probably familiar with the "Teacher" mode of operation, which allows you to perform gap-filling tasks in the style of the written…
KELLER.Software Training Initiative Exam preparations will soon come to an end. This month the IHK(Chamber of Industry and Commerce) final exam part 1 of the cutting machine operators (conducted…
SYMplus™ offers you many possibilities to effectively implement your work. This also applies to the machining of "Grooves". And this is how easy it is: Open the "Geometry" mode in…
With lots of brand new features and improvements, SYMplus™ Update 60 is available for all our customers with plusCARE™. Would you like to know what improvements have been carried out? Here…
Online classes are becoming a necessity now. We at KELLER.Academy also offer online software training on request. Contact us using the form below if you would like to know more. Photo: Our online…
Working with islands or tenons can be complicated. But with SYMplus™ this task is quite easy. Watch our practical tip video to see how easy it is. For more tips, keep an eye out for our…
Achieve a successful degree with KELLER.Software. We hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday. After this brief recovery period, the time will soon come: In about a month, the Chamber of Industry…
Working with islands (or tenons) can get complicated. However, with SYMplus™ this task is quite easy. And this is how easy it is: You want to manufacture the following workpiece and for…
In this video you will get a first insight into the "Handwheel" work step. When could the "Handwheel" be used? If, for example, you have to traverse a very special path with a special tool.…
In this simulation you can see the much anticipated EcoCut tool at work in our SYMplus™ software. From Update 60 in our SYMplus™ software
SYMplus™ gets the long-awaited Update. Did you know that with SYMplus™ in combination with plusCARE™, you have many more benefits than just the maintenance of your SYMplus™ software? It brings…
Thanks to SYMplus™, many things work automatically. The programming of the traverse paths, e.g. in the case of roughing, is normally simply removed from your hands. Sometimes, however, it can happen…
Visit KELLER.Academy online. We hope that you, your family and friends are healthy and happy. The year has just begun and already presents us with so many challenges. That's why it's more important…
Some functions in SYMplus™ are more hidden than others because they are not "clickable" in the user interface. This is also the case with the key combinations Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+W, which you can use…
Let's start this year with some good news Happy New Year! We wanted to start 2021's first newsletter on a positive note. First of all, we want to thank you for all the love and kind words we have…
This practical tip shows you how to open and save your data in SYMplus™, including NC programs, workpiece geometries and work plans. SYMplus™ offers two options for this. These are explained…
Before the new year begins, let's take a trip back in time to the beginnings of the 20th century. Long before KELLER.Software was in existence, there were milling machines and lathes. Of course,…
Congratulations to Mr. René Wohlfahrt from Gemeinschafts-Lehrwerkstatt Arnsberg GmbH - Arnsberg for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Driven tools, level swivel and reform PAL2020”.…
Digital is the new Normal 2020 was entirely different from what we have experienced in the previous years. It taught us to adapt to a changed normality through learning and continuous improvement. Here…
Forget your mouse and work more productively than ever before. The operating concept of SYMplus™ is different to what you are used to from other applications. Why it is different is explained in…
This time it was swivelled by 90°. This is not a particular challenge for gap inspection, but in practical implementation it is important to ensure that there is no collision with the turntable or a travel…
2 days training at the Berufskolleg Erkelenz last week with teachers and trainers from the region. Regardless of whether graphically programmed or according to DIN/PAL programming, at the end of…
Congratulations to Mr. Andre Börger from TS Steinfurt - Steinfurt and Mr. Sergey Koop from BORSIG Process Heat Exchanger GmbH - Gladbeck for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Basics…
Here is the new disinfectant dispenser set up for the visitors to KELLER Academy. Training is still carried out in the academy with protection measures in place.
Here is the new disinfectant dispenser set up for the visitors to KELLER Academy. Training is still carried out in the academy with protection measures in place.
Here is a question that we get asked again and again. So we thought we would post the answer once again for you. What is the difference between Simulators and Postprocessors? Here is the link:…
Here is a question that we get asked again and again. So we thought we would post the answer once again for you. What is the difference between Simulators and Postprocessors? Here is the link:…
After a long while, we finally had house guests. We were extremely excited to welcome our new partner, ECS Erok CNC Service from Hamburg for a house visit. It was really fun to exchange information…
We congratulate the participants from Berufskolleg Werther Brücke der Stadt Wuppertal on successful completion of the 2 day course 'Basic DIN/PAL programming with SYMplus™ software'. Interested…
To learn more about the new features, visit: https://cnc-keller.com/symplus-support/new-features-optimizations/ Are you unsure of how to proceed? Do you need help with your updates? Follow this…
The requirements of this test were similar to those of the previous tests. It was swivelled around the B axis again, traverse paths of the contours and parameters for the groove had to be added. In addition,…
Among other things, gaps in the internal thread and face grooving cycle had to be filled, and the external contour had to be programmed almost entirely by the examinee. Two wrench flats were milled with…
The new SYMplus™ UPDATE 58 is now available to you. If you are a SYMplus™ user with plusCARE™, you will get the update automatically as usual. Further information on the updates can be found…
For all CNC-Programmers: Here you can find an Overview of DIN/PAL-Module from our SYMplus™-Software. Link: https://youtu.be/ARz3BaWTRwM
If you missed our webinar on this topic, you can now watch the recording at any time on our YouTube page. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/7-5HiWLj8HM
Did you miss our webinar on "SYMplus™ with mobile license: How to manage licenses and participants"? Now you can watch the recording on our Youtube channel. Link: https://youtu.be/95--HE2fYUE
Did you miss our webinar on "CNC Gap Testing - Using the Teacher Mode"?
KELLER unterstützt Schüler und Auszubildende Wir haben uns dazu entschieden allen Schülern und Auszubildenden, deren Schule oder Betrieb im Besitz von SYMplus® mit plusCARE™ ist, für die Dauer der Schulschließungen eine Vollversion der Bildungsstufe PALplus zum Arbeiten zu Hause zur Verfügung zu stellen. Natürlich kostenlos.
Hier die Simulation eines einfachen Werkstücks, das grafisch programmiert wurde in den Betriebsarten Geometrie und Arbeitsplan von SYMplus™.
Wie aus unserer Umfrage aus dem Jahr 2019 hervorgeht, sind 90% unserer Nutzer bereit, uns weiter zu empfehlen ...
Kein Eigenlob sondern eines der höchst erfreulichen Ergebnisse unserer großen KELLER Umfrage, bei der wir über 2000 Kunden um ihre Meinung zu der Firma KELLER, zu unserer Software...
Das zittern und bibbern hat endlich ein Ende! Wir (Jasmine und André) haben beide unsere Abschluss-Prüfungen mit Erfolg bestanden und sind nun keine Auszubildenden mehr!