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HIT Interactive Training: Learning How to Program
Machine-Tool Controls – Made Simpler, Easier
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 »
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
MSE 1000 Multiplexor
Revolutionizes Multipoint
Gauging - up to 250 devices
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 »
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Also in this issue:
Did You Know...
...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.
Read more »
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 »
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 »
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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.
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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
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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
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levels of knowledge.
Lively learning
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The three-part system's goal is the simplest possible
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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
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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.
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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.
Just a few clicks to the
learning system
Award-winning
All modules of the learning concept are
Barely online and already winning awards: HIT—
offered in an online shop. It can be reached
from the "eLearning" section of our training
HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training was awarded the
"Prize for Innovation in Continuing Education and
portal at www.heidenhain.de/eLearning. Or
go directly to https://hit.heidenhain.
Training" for 2012. The Federal Institute for Vocational
de/800/purl-eng.
Education and Training awards this prize to innovative
concepts for continuing education in companies. The
The "HEIDENHAIN Interactive Training" link
jury praised the successful combination of theory and
practice, the mixture of multimedia and traditional
takes you directly to the online shop. Here
you can purchase the HIT software as a
cloud version, or with a single-station or
learning elements, and the expressive and lively style
of learning.
multi-station license for moderate prices. For
example, the network license for 20
The HIT software was developed in close cooperation
with CNC Keller GmbH, which has successfully been
workstations costs less than 400 euros.
writing CNC software for productive and educational
When you select the software, the
programming station and a PDF of the
purposes for the past 30 years.
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 non-
Hannes Wechselberger (HEIDENHAIN, second from right)
with the "Prize for Innovation in Continuing Education and
specialists without basic CNC knowledge.
Training" certificate for 2012, next to Siegfried Keller (CNC
Keller GmbH, third from right)
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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.
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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 1923.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 2012. 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.
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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
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table. Further functionality can be programmed by the user in C++ or Visual Basics.
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