Training

Renishaw has developed a range of training courses to help you exploit the full potential of your Renishaw systems. Renishaw recognises that training requirements vary according to territory and industry and provides a variety of training options.

These range from standard courses at Renishaw facilities, to training on customer's sites and even tailoring the content to meet your specific needs. The emphasis is always on practical hands on tuition.

The laser (XL-80 and ML10)  and QC10 ballbar training sections outline the typical course content covered in the training sessions held at New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, UK. The content covered by other subsidiaries may vary from office to office.

Training in UK

Renishaw is established in all major markets, with appointed distributors for other key areas around the globe. Should any questions arise, skilled personnel are ready to provide service and support.  Training sessions take place in a dedicated lecture room as well as hands on training on a selection of modern machine tools in the adjacent demonstration rooms.

XL-80 and ML10 laser training courses

Notes are provided to assist you during the courses for the laser system measurement and data capture training courses and, in conjunction with the specialist help and guidance offered by your course tutor, will:

• Familiarise you with the components of linear data capture
• Explain how to plan a linear test
• Allow you to understand the different software modes
• Teach you how to align optics
• Teach you how to use the compensation function

• - Straightness measurement and data capture

• - Linear measurement and data capture

• - Angular measurement and data capture

  - Rotary axis measurement and data capture

• - Auto error compensation measurement

QC10 ballbar training courses

The following areas are covered to assist you during the Renishaw QC10 ballbar training course and, in conjunction with the specialist help and guidance offered by your course tutor, will:

• Familiarise you with the components of the QC10 ballbar system
• Explain how to plan a ballbar test
• Explain the effects of temperature
• Explain machine axis conventions
• Allow you to understand the different software modes
• Teaches you how to use the 'Configuration mode'
• Teaches you how to use the 'Advanced mode'

Course objectives

• To provide you with the skills and confidence necessary to perform any measurement data capture on a chosen machine using either a Renishaw XL-80 or ML10 laser system or a QC10 ballbar
• To allow you to practice setting up optics and ballbar components to capture data and provide feedback.
• To provide initial support and coaching to allow you to adapt these new skills to the workplace.

 

Training in USA

Renishaw Inc offers two basic introductory classes for laser (XL-80 and ML10) systems and QC10 ballbar systems.

 

The classes last four days and cover the following basic topics:

• The 21 degress of freedom
• Accuracy and environment
• Relative thermal behaviour
• Machine geometry and design
• Determining relative errors
• Interpreting analysis data
• Troubleshooting set-up and machine errors
• Machine tool part programs
• Hardware set-up and data capture
• Correcting errors on the machine
• Software
• Plus ......... the following topics

 

Course 1 -  laser system

• Laser interferometry theory
• Laser kit parts identification
• Current laser technology
• Linear, angular and straightness measurements
• Cosine, deadpath and Abbé errors
• Error compensation
• Using the laser as a diagnostic tool
• Implementing maintenance programs
• Accessories for the laser

 

Course 2 - QC10 ballbar system

• Why buy a ballbar?
• When to use a ballbar
• Ballbar theory
• Ballbar kit parts identification
• Installation, set-up, testing, diagnosis and correction
• Ballbar accessories

 

Schedule and costs - 2008

Classes generally alternate every month at Renishaw Inc. Upcoming dates are:

 

Laser based metrology classes:

June  10th - 13th

August 12th - 15th

October 14th - 17th

December 16th - 19th

 

Ballbar based metrology classes:

May 13th - 16th

July 8th - 11th

September 16th - 19th

November 11th - 14th

 

Training classes are held at Renishaw Inc, Hoffman Estates, IIllinois, in a dedicated lecture room and on a selection of modern machine tools.  Classes start on Tuesday 8.00am and end midday on Friday. 

The cost for the "Basic metrology and interpretation using XL-80 and ML10" or "Basic Metrology and interpretation using the QC10 Ballbar" is $1,620 per student per class.

Please note that due to special flat rate all classes must be pre-paid. This cost includes all books and materials used during the class.  Students do not need to own or use Renishaw equipment to attend class.

Alternatively, tailored training or courses at your premises can be arranged.

To register for the scheduled classes at Renishaw Inc or for local information helpful when visiting our facility in Hoffman Estates please contact Ann Molloy (ann.molloy@renishaw.com) or Katie Rogers (katie.rogers@renishaw.com)

For enquiries regarding custom and on-site training please contact Mike Wilm (michael.wilm@renishaw.com)