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On-Site: Turret Rebuild with Live Tooling
with Rich Nawrocki

Class Level 2 (In-Person)
The class is a full tear down and rebuild of the Tool Post assembly and removal of the Live-Tool for a Puma series servo turret (covers both front and rear mount live tooling units), along with in-class instruction/training for how it applies to other machines. Also will go over the theroy of hydraulic turrets. Upon completion the student should be able to easily take apart, rebuild, realign, reassemble, and re-program any applicable component of a Live-Tool or Tool Post, as well as how it relates to the machine’s geometry.
This is a Turning Center Class (TC)
This is a 2 day class, in person @ our CTC
Day 1 = 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Day 2 = 9 A.M. to TBD
Will run
5-Axis Machine with FANUC Control
with Paul Anderson

This 3-day class will cover 5-Axis programming and operation with the FANUC control.
Course Overview
Day 1 will start in the classroom and cover the basics.
Day 2 will explore 3+2 programming, TWP.
Day 3 will cover simultaneous 5-Axis for Fanuc 31i-B5 machines, TCPC.
Required Text – provided in class:
Fanuc TCPC - Geometric Initial Installation - Probe Calibration Fanuc 5 Axis Machining - IKC Calibration - Renishaw NC4 Laser - DVF Operation & Instruction Manuals
Prerequisite Requirements:
Advanced Milling Course or a minimum of 3 years’ experience with multi-axis machines
Details:
Lunch provided free of charge each day
Classes start at 9:00 AM each day and ends at 5:00 PM - EST
This course is free of charge at Pine Brook, NJ
Certificate of completion
Notice:
All classes are conditional depending on machine availability in the showroom.
A 3-week notice will be sent to registered students prior to class schedule.
On-Line: DNSA Service Support Programs + Policies
with Rich Nawrocki

Class Level 1 (Teams Meeting)
Review our service-related, web-based systems and how to use them. MT Manual, CSTip, Servicepad, GPES, and our Dealer Portal. Go over DNSA’s warranty policy and guidelines. Go over our installation and quality feedback reports. How to contact our service department for support. Things of this nature will be presented in this class.
This is a General Class (GC)
This is a half day online class, Microsoft Teams is needed for this class.
On-Line: SMX Maintenance
with Rich Nawrocki

Class Level 4 (Teams Meeting)
This class goes over how to remove and install the milling spindle on a SMX. Then how to set up the orientation of this spindle as well. Also goes over how to remove and rebuild the B-Axis rotary unit on the machine and explains in depth the ATC unit on the machine. How to set the positions both mechanically and electronically.
This is a Multi-Tasking Machine Class (MT)
This is a half day online class, Microsoft Teams is needed for this class.
Will run
On-Site: HMC Spindle Exchange
with Rich Nawrocki

Class Level 3 (In-Person)
Fully dissemble and pull the spindle cartridge from the headstock. Go over the concept of measuring and adjusting the endcap gap, BZi sensor, LVDT sensor, pusher gap, and rotary union. Also talk about the drawbar, how to check clamp force, drawbar stroke, tool kick-out, and retention stroke. Practical: How to properly break in a spindle, and how to use a spindle balancer to balance the spindle (while it is in the machine).
This is a Machining Center Class (MC)
This is a 2 day class, in person @ our CTC
Day 1 = 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Day 2 = 9 A.M. to TBD
Will run
Puma Twin Turret Turning Center
with Wen Li

This course covers TT and TL twin turret lathes. Topics covered include cycles, multi-path turning and milling, Y-Axis, sub-spindle operation, cutter compensation, path synchronization, tool offsets, work coordinates, live tool operations.
Required Text(s) – provided in class
Programming and Operation Manuals:
PUMA Twin Turret Turning Center Series
Materials to Bring
A notebook or pad, pens, pencils and a calculator are recommended. Laptops with CAM software is optional and recommended.
Prerequisite
Advanced Turning and Milling Course or a minimum of 3 years’ experience with Multi-Axis Turning Machines.
Details
Attendance for all days is MANDATORY for certificate award.
Lunch is provided free of charge each day.
Classes start at 9:00 AM each day and end at 5:00 PM.
This course is free of charge at Pine Brook, NJ.
Notice:
All classes are conditional depending on machine availability in the showroom. A 3-week notice will be sent to registered students prior to class schedule.
On-Site: Comprehensive Mechanical + Electrical
with Rich Nawrocki

Class Level 1 (In-Person)
This program is a combination of both comprehensive mechanical and comprehensive electrical trainings. The first two days will cover the mechanical area, followed by the third day, during which the instructor will go over the electrical training material. The main topics covered during the first two days will cover the following: how to calibrate levels, set levels on the machine, read moving levels, check square, test bar, and all geometry in the blue book. Review the information covered in the Manuals that are provided with the machine. Learn different hydraulics symbols, show different types of service tools, etc. Get hand on experience on how to reset the machine’s home position and perform ATC alignment, Spindle Orientation, and ATC Recovery.
On the last day of this training program, students will learn about the electrical layout of the machine. Go over detailed information on the hardware (E-Box, OP-Box, NC unit, power, and control line) and the software (how Ladder, timer, counter, keep Relay, and data table are used). Learn the proper use of Electrical Schematics. Learn how to check the status of the electric devices (Sensors, Relays, Switches, and Solenoid Valves) and perform a sample alarm diagnosis. Discuss how to diagnose alarms in Ladder, how to upload and download Ladder and how to perform All Data Backup.
This is a General Class (GC)
This is a 3 day class, in person @ our CTC
Day 1 = 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Day 2 = 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Day 3 = 9 A.M. to TBD
SMX Multi-Tasking
with Jaime Ochs

Course Overview:
This 3-Day course provides an in-depth study of Multi-Tasking Machining. The course covers ATC function, B-Axis programming, B-Axis special cycles, programming shortcuts, Two path control, Cross path machining, program format, Sub-spindle usage, Live Tools, Y-Axis, sub programming, Sync codes.
Required Text: ( Provided in Class )
Programming Manual – Multi-Tasking Turning Center (SMX/MX Series)
Materials to Bring:
A notebook or pad, pens, pencils and a calculator are recommended. Laptops with CAM software are optional and recommended.
Prerequisite:
Advanced Turning and Milling Course or a minimum of 3 years’ experience with Multi-Axis Machines.
Details:
Attendance for all days is MANDATORY for certificate award.
Lunch is provided free of charge each day.
Classes start at 9:00 AM each day and end at 4:00 PM.
This course is free of charge at Pine Brook, NJ
Notice:
All classes are conditional depending on machine availability in the showroom. A 3-week notice will be sent to registered students prior to class schedule.