HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training - A Review

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1 October 2012 HOT LINKS TNC Magazine Trade Show Schedule ISO Certification Contact HIT Interactive Training: Learning How to Program Machine-Tool Controls Made Simpler, Easier Also in this issue: Did You Know... PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT MSE 1000 Multiplexor Revolutionizes Multipoint Gauging - up to 250 devices HIT HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training is the new concept for comprehensive and practiceoriented learning about how to program machine-tool controls. It consists of three modules that complement each other: an interactive training software, the programming station software, and the HIT Milling Workbook. The many animations, practical training examples and control simulations will prepare you for everyday use of the TNC. Read more» HEIDENHAIN's new MSE 1000 modular multiplexor brings revolutionary multi-channel electronics to metrology applications, allowing for the connection of many different sensors and the transfer of measured values via Ethernet. Over 250 devices can be connected, especially useful in production line measurement systems. Read more»...that four HEIDENHAIN tape encoders and an EIB interface system are used inside the new Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona to assist with its important positioning and speed functions? Read more» Industry Pulse Optimism Strong at IMTS 2012 If attendance and interest level at this year's IMTS are any indication, the future looks very bright for US manufacturing.

2 NEWS HEIDENHAIN HISTORY For over 100 years, HEIDENHAIN has been a significant force in the precision measurement and motion control industry. This is the first in a series of columns to share the company's origins, background and impact. Read more» Read more» Technical Tidbit Power Consumption with Feedback Devices Don't overlook the position feedback system when evaluating the total power usage of a machine. Read more» HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, 333 State Parkway, Schaumburg, IL Tel. +1 (847) Fax: +1 (847)

3 Literature Contact Sign up for HeidenhaINFO enews sign up Index Pages Automation enewsletter October Semiconductor and Metrology enewsletter Machine Tool enewsletter Application Question? New interactive training concept from HEIDENHAIN HIT HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training: The License to Learn Easily HIT HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training is the new concept for comprehensive and practice-oriented learning of how to program machine-tool controls. It consists of three modules that complement each other: an interactive training software, the programming station software, and the HIT Milling Workbook. The many animations, practical training examples and control simulations will prepare you for everyday use of the TNC. Find out how HEIDENHAIN technology can be integrated into your highprecision motor, motion control and machining systems processes. C all us or complete the form to get access to other industry position feedback and finishing applications. *All fields required. *First Name: *Last Name: *C ompany: Anybody who wants to learn on his own needs to be highly motivated. In such cases an attractive system for learning can be of great assistance. Therefore, the intention is for HIT HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training to vividly communicate the fundamental knowledge about HEIDENHAIN controls. The interactive HIT software offers the best conditions for this, with many animations and easily performed interactions. The user can jump between topics and learn at his or her own speed. This makes the learning environment suitable for users with very different *Phone: * *Zip: Comments:

4 levels of knowledge. Lively learning The three-part system's goal is the simplest possible introduction to the programming of HEIDENHAIN controls. Using a workpiece as a guide, the HIT Milling Workbook leads you through all modules of the learning system. It contains tasks to be solved both with the HIT training software as well as with the programming station. Operation of the HIT software is intuitive, so that you quickly and easily find your way through the training environment. The contents are divided into defined learning sequences, which are clearly and understandably organized. There are interactive tests for each topic in order to check and improve your knowledge after each learning sequence. The programming station which is installed as a separate program on the computer is used to create NC programs just like on a real HEIDENHAIN control. The programs can also be graphically simulated here, and then transferred to a machine tool and run there. This way the programs you've written yourself get tested in the real world. click to enlarge Please sign me up to receive your enewsletter with new information about HEIDENHAIN solutions. Enter Security C ode: Send click to enlarge Valuable fundamental knowledge HIT first imparts the fundamentals of CNC machines, in order to establish important knowledge required for the creation of NC programs. Next comes the programming of linear paths, followed by training units covering the programming of contours. Once this knowledge is attained you can learn how cycles are used to very easily realize frequently repeated workpiece operations. Finally, HIT teaches you how elaborate programs can be structured more efficiently with subroutines and program section repeats.

5 Just a few clicks to the learning system All modules of the learning concept are offered in an online shop. It can be reached from the "elearning" section of our training portal at Or go directly to de/800/purl-eng. The "HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training" link takes you directly to the online shop. Here you can purchase the HIT software as a cloud version, or with a single-station or multi-station license for moderate prices. For example, the network license for 20 workstations costs less than 400 euros. When you select the software, the programming station and a PDF of the Award-winning Barely online and already winning awards: HIT HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training was awarded the "Prize for Innovation in Continuing Education and Training" for The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training awards this prize to innovative concepts for continuing education in companies. The jury praised the successful combination of theory and practice, the mixture of multimedia and traditional learning elements, and the expressive and lively style of learning. The HIT software was developed in close cooperation with CNC Keller GmbH, which has successfully been writing CNC software for productive and educational purposes for the past 30 years.

6 workbook are automatically offered for downloading. The first two chapters can be tested in the free demo version. Conclusion As a learning concept for HEIDENHAIN controls, HIT HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training ideally combines theoretical learning with practical exercises into an autodidactic educational strategy. It is designed for qualified basic and advanced training. The comprehensive fundamental information imparted also makes it ideal for persons new to this technology, as well as for nonspecialists without basic CNC knowledge. Hannes Wechselberger (HEIDENHAIN, second from right) with the "Prize for Innovation in Continuing Education and Training" certificate for 2012, next to Siegfried Keller (CNC Keller GmbH, third from right) HEIDENHAIN 2012

7 Literature Contact Sign up for HeidenhaINFO enews sign up Index Pages Automation enewsletter October Semiconductor and Metrology enewsletter Machine Tool enewsletter Application Question? HEIDENHAIN HISTORY HEIDENHAIN has been in existence for over 100 years, with an illustrious history. Originating in Europe and now with approximately 7,500 employees worldwide, HEIDENHAIN continues to serve as an important and significant force in the precision measurement and motion control industry. This column is the first in our newsletter series to share its background. Find out how HEIDENHAIN technology can be integrated into your highprecision motor, motion control and machining systems processes. C all us or complete the form to get access to other industry position feedback and finishing applications. *All fields required. The Early Days When Wilhelm Heidenhain opened up his metal-etching company in Berlin in 1889, he had no idea of the successful manifestations it would eventually produce. Metal-etching numbers and symbols onto copper or other metals for weight scales was important work during those days. Successful for many years, Wilhelm's son Dr. Johannes Heidenhain joined him in business in Continuing to grow the business with his doctor son in Germany, the two were forced to contend with World War II in the early 1940s. In order to best develop the business during those difficult times, the Heidenhains felt it necessary to move as much of their equipment as possible out of Berlin and onto rail cars. The railroad tracks ended in Traunreut, Germany, at the base of Lake Kimsey overlooked by the Alps, and the Heidenhain's new click to enlarge *First Name: *Last Name: *C ompany: *Phone: * *Zip: Comments:

8 location was established. Starting over in Traunreut in 1948, the company DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN emerges. Soon after, the revolutionary DIADUR process is invented (production of resistant graduations onto glass by copying a master graduation) by HEIDENHAIN. This process sets the standard for today's machine measurement methods and motion control componentry. Please sign me up to receive your enewsletter with new information about HEIDENHAIN solutions. Enter Security C ode: Send Still the company's worldwide headquarters today, Traunreut has grown by leaps and bounds around its success and commitment to hard work. Next newsletter History column will begin with the founding of the HEIDENHAIN as a non-profit organization. HEIDENHAIN 2012

9 Literature Contact Sign up for HeidenhaINFO enews sign up Index Pages Automation enewsletter October Semiconductor and Metrology enewsletter Machine Tool enewsletter Application Question? HEIDENHAIN's New Modular Data Acquisition System HEIDENHAIN's new MSE 1000 modular multiplexor for multipoint gauging will be introduced to North America at IMTS This revolutionary multi-channel electronics for metrology applications allows for the connection of many different sensors and the transfer of measured values via Ethernet. In all, over 250 devices can be connected, especially useful in production line measurement systems. click to enlarge Find out how HEIDENHAIN technology can be integrated into your highprecision motor, motion control and machining systems processes. C all us or complete the form to get access to other industry position feedback and finishing applications. *All fields required. *First Name: *Last Name: In its basic configuration, the MSE 1000 consists of a power module and a basic communication module, and can be expanded as needed. Additional modules can be attached to allow for the connection of incremental and absolute encoders, a wide variety of LVDTs, and analog inputs. I/O modules and compressed air modules are also available for closed loop, automated gauging. The modules are easily mounted on a standard DIN rail in an electrical cabinet or on a mounting base (accessory), and are plugged onto each other and latched together. The software package included with the basic module, MSEsetup, handles configuration, mastering, and diagnostics of the channels, along with data transfer to a PC, and the writing of measured values to an Excel table. Further functionality can be programmed by the user in C++ or Visual Basics. *C ompany: *Phone: * *Zip: Comments:

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