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Looking to the future25 years of EMCO Industrial Training

From the industry, for the industry:25 years of EMCO Industrial Training.

Over the past 25 years, EMCO Industrial Training has trai-ned both company employees and specialists from aroundthe world in the use of state-of-the-art CNC machines. Inhonor of this, we wanted to provide a short summary.

This is not a review, but rather a pro!le which looks atthe power of ideas around the world. Ideas which havebene!ted thousands of highly trained skilled workersthroughout the metal machining industry over the past twoand a half decades, and which will continue to guaranteetraining concepts which are perfectly tailored to individualcompanies’ speci!c manufacturing requirements.With over 60 years’ experience developing and produ-cing high-tech machines for the machining industry, theEMCO Group has !rst-hand knowledge of the secrets ofsuccessful professional training. For the user, this meanslearning to use industry-standard machine tools safely andbeing able to incorporate this expertise seamlessly into hiscompany’s manufacturing processes.

“From the industry, for the industry!” This motto has madeEMCO Industrial Training the world’s market leader in thetraining sector. In this booklet, you are invited to join us ona journey we began 25 years ago; a journey which has ledus from some of the most famous companies in the worldto the most fascinating countries and cultures; a journeythat has produced the world’s leading training technology,and which has had just one destination from the start: thefuture!

Best wishesYour EMCO Industrial Training Team

Future. Creation.Training centers and partners.

The training concept from EMCO Industrial Training 08In theory and practice: The EMCO training center 09WIFI’s plan for a successful economy 10Fully-qualified CNC skilled workers thanks to BFI Niederösterreich and EMCO 11ÖBB and EMCO Industrial Training 12High-tech training at Swarovski 13Successful training at Heraeus with EMCO Industrial Training 14EMCO Industrial Training for Blum apprentices 15EMCO Industrial Training for Festo 16EMCO supports the successful Austrian team at WorldSkills 17

No limits. Just challenges.EMCO Industrial Training worldwide.

Cultural exchange at the highest level 20An interview with Gerald Sturm, international project manager at EMCO 22Brazil 26Turkey | The Philippines 27Libya | Qatar 28Ireland | Estonia 29EMCO and the Florence-Darlington College 30

The best plan for the future: Excellent training.EMCO Industrial Training products.

The Concept of the interchangeable control 34EMCO Concept TURN 250 | EMCO Concept TURN 450 35The EMCOMILL C40 Linear | The EMCO Concept MILL 450 36The EMCO Concept MILL 155 with 5th axis 37EMCOMAT E-160 with EASY CYCLE control 38CAMConcept from EMCO Industrial Training 39

Company details: Publisher and content owner: EMCO MAIER GmbH. www.emco.at

04 25 Years of Industrial Training at EMCO

1982.The future begins!• Range of lathes modi!ed: the EMCOTURN 120 superseded the C6 CNC, and the

EMCOTURN 220 version was introduced for training in manufacturing• From the F1P CNC, the VMC 100 was developed: a new milling machine which

included an automatic tool changer• Introduction of the EMCOTronic TM02 control as a further development of the existing

T1/M1 control• F3 CNC machine replaced by the VMC 200• Development of a CAD/CAM system for “EMCODraft” training• In-house development of an FMS with C5 / F1, the EMCOTURN 120 and VMC 100,

including Mitsubishi robots• Further development of the academic training system based on the EMCOTronic TM02

• In-house development of the EMCOTRONIC T1/M1 CNC control, a compact system with integratedstepper motor control. Used for metal and wood CNC cutting machines, as well as laser cutters

• Expansion of the product range to larger CNC-controlled machines, such as the Compact 6 CNC withEMCOTronic T1 for turning, and the F1P CNC with EMCOTronic M1 for milling

• Industry orientation through EMCOTURN 140/240 for turning, and F3 CNC for milling• Training system for academic training based on the EMCOTronic T1/M1

• Machines speci!cally for training purposes were !rst manufactured inthe form of the EMCO Compact 5 CNC lathe and the EMCO F1 CNCmilling machine. These were later joined by the Compact 5 PC

• Training support material for these machines was also produced

• Interchangeable control systems were born when the EMCOTroniccontrol was replaced with PC technology, which created a quantumleap in CNC training: for the !rst time, different controls could besimulated on one single machine.

• Market introduction of the PC TURN 50, PC MILL 50, PC TURN 120and PC MILL 100

• WinCAM replaced EMCODraft• Programming workstations replaced by the WinNC controls with

EMCOTronic TM02, Sinumerik 810/820, GE Fanuc Series 0• WinNC controls expanded through the stand-alone graphics

simulator 3D-View

• EMCOTURN 140 / 240 machines replaced by the EMCOTURN 242• Expansion of the product range with the UNIMAT PC lathe for individual users• Relaunch of EMCODraft Version 7• Market introduction of EMCOTronic programming workstation software and C5/F1 as the

forerunner to the current WinNC controls• Market introduction of the independent training software EMCO Basic CNC Teachware• Market introduction of EMCO Quickplan, production scheduling software

0525 Years of Industrial Training at EMCO

EMCO Industrial Training success story began in 1982when special products for the training sector weredeveloped for the !rst time. So much has happened overthe last 25 years, and the progress of technology hasbeen breathtaking. EMCO Industrial Training has alwayskept its !nger on the pulse, setting new standards in the

training sector again and again. Join us on a journeythrough the years and discover the biggest milestones ofa concept that bene!ts companies and trainees aroundthe world – yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

New development of the Concept MILL450 replaces the Concept MILL 300

• Concept TURN 345-II developed into the Concept TURN 450• WinCAM replaced by CAMConcept

• Further development of control systems for PC-controlled machines• Market introduction of the PC TURN 55 / PC MILL 55, PC TURN 125

and PC MILL 125• Basic CNC Teachware replaced by WinTrain CNC• Introduction of the WinNC control Sinumerik 810/840 D• Introduction of the WinNC control GE Fanuc Series 21

Introduction of the WinNC control Heidenhain TNC 355

• Expansion of the product range with the PC TURN 155 and PC MILL 155 machines, the !rstto have driven tools (turning) and NC dividing attachment / 4th axis for technical training andadvanced training

• Industrial machines EMCOTURN 345-II and VMC 300 adapted to interchangeable control,market introduction of PC TURN 345-II and PC MILL 300

• PC TURN 125 and PC MILL 125 replaced by the 105 series. Signi!cant difference: the newmachines are table-top machines

• PC TURN 55 technically upgraded to include an 8-station tool changer

Concept TURN 155 replaced by the new developmentConcept TURN 250 with linear guideways, hollow clampingsystem, and AC servomotors functioning as a drive axis

Introduction of the WinNC control PAL

• Change to the Concept machine series: among other things, the rangeis now completely compatible with the new generation of PCs, it offersthe most up-to-date network technology via Ethernet/LAN,and data transfer speeds have increased by a factor of 100

• Training software WinTrain CNC replaced by TrainConcept• Market introduction of the WinTutorials training software• Relaunch of the graphics simulator 3D-View• Market introduction of the WinNC control Heidenhain TNC 426/430

and FAGOR 8055 TC

Future. Creation.Training centers and partners.


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developed to back up the workshop training.Whether for individual workpieces, or an entire4-stroke engine, realistic function models makethe CNC training more effective, and increasestudents’ motivation.

Unlimited consulting services are another key element inEMCO Industrial Training whole concept. From determiningindividual clients’ requirements with regard to machi-nes, software, and courseware, through the provision ofadvice on project planning and !nancing, to joint projectimplementation with high-quality training provided by indi-vidual instructors on machine operation and programmingusing training materials: EMCO Training guides the clientsthrough every stage of the project. It also guaranteesunlimited, continuous support and advice throughout thetraining process.

EMCO Industrial Training is currently the leading providerof CNC training systems. Renowned businesses and trai-ning establishments around the world regard the modularsystem as a signi!cant investment in the future. We wouldlike to introduce some of our well-known partners to youin this chapter.

What do the world’s leading crystal manufacturer and theAustrian railway companies have in common? What linksthe Chamber of Commerce to the precision machiningof precious metals? And what do process automationand furniture !ttings have to do with one another? Threequestions – one answer: EMCO Industrial Training.

Regardless of the industry and irrespective of individualconcerns or philosophies, EMCO Industrial Trainingconcept provides the best possible conditions for suc-cessful training. It is based on a modular principle whichcan easily be adapted to the needs and requirements ofparticular companies and partners.

The training concept not only includes Concept machinesand software which simulate the industrial demands inthe best manner possible, but also training resourcesdesigned to complement them perfectly – the course-ware.

Multimedia classroom WinTutorials tailored to theindividual machines and control systems have been

The training concept from EMCOIndustrial Training

The future is for everyone:


Specialized training materials are an essential basis for sophisti-cated professional training. The lack of learning support materialavailable for CNC technology in the 1980s led Josef Daxl, thehead of the vocational school in Schärding, to create a referencebook for this area of training. EMCO supported this project fromthe very beginning. As CNC technology was developing so rapid-ly, the book had to be revised several times over the following

years. Now, the book has become one of the most importantpieces of training reference material for CNC technology availablein German.

Grundlagen über numerisch gesteuerte Werkzeugmaschinen(CNC) (The Basics of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)Machine Tools) ISBN 978-3-7002-1399-4; SB-Nr. 2922

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On September 15, 2006, the EMCO group openeda new exhibition center at its headquarters inHallein in Salzburg, Austria. For the first time, theEMCO group’s entire product range is on displayin an attractive space of around 1,300m2. The trai-ning rooms, with their state-of-the-art equipment, forman important part of the exhibition center as these arewhere customers, instructors, and trainees from aroundthe world gain the most up-to-date knowledge on CNCprogramming and machine use. The training space has9 networked computer workstations, CAD/CAM andCNC programming stations. It also has a laboratorylayout equipped with workstations for instructors and

students. Here, user-training takes place for program-mers, machine operators, and service personnel alongwith product training for retailers and sales staff. Itis also used for technical equipment testing and thecreation of client-specific manufacturing solutions.

In theory and practice:The EMCO training center

Consolidated knowledge: „Grundlagen über numerisch gesteuerte Werkzeugmaschinen (CNC)“(The Basics of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Tools)


The closest possible relationship between theory andpractice is needed if trainees are to become expertlytrained, skilled industrial workers. Each area has aneffect on the other, and practical success dependsheavily on the fundamentals learnt in theory. The sameis true in reverse: without any practical experience,theory will remain vague.

The lack of integrated training systems, along withrapid technological development in the field and strongcompetition within the industry, has caused the currentshortage of skilled workers.

To counteract this, the Wirtschaftsförderungsinstitut(Institute for Promoting Economic Activities, or WIFI)in Salzburg put focused measures in place, of whichEMCO’s integrated training concept Industrial Trainingwas one. EMCO provided 8 lathes and 4 millingmachines with easy-to-use computer controls to bringWIFI’s metal machining workshops fully up to date.These machines allow the easy manufacturing of work-pieces while also providing purposeful training in metal-

work for skilled workers. And this was exactly whatwas required of the investment. The training programensures that tasks and learning processes are adaptedto the trainees’ existing skills.

Trainee skilled workers with no prior knowledge canindependently manufacture their first test piece in twodays, while users with advanced knowledge are able tostrengthen their skills during this time.

The current training program at WIFI Salzburg offersqualifications for CNC machine operators, CNC experts,and CNC metal machining technicians. In the firstyear alone, more than 200 people (with and withoutprior experience) trained for and sat exams for skilledindustrial workers in the newly adapted premises atWIFI Salzburg.

Even beginners canmanufacture their

!rst workpiecesalready after

just two days.

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WIFI’s plan for a successful economy:Highly-qualified skilled workers


Practical applicationAn essential part of the comprehensive CNC training atthe Sigmundsherberg training factory is the project-basedapplication of the new knowledge using a CNC machine.Each trainee is responsible for an individual part ofthe whole project. The starting point for the projectis a diagram of the workpiece. From creating a taskschedule, including choosing the correct tools, the projectprogresses onto the de!nition of the work process, toolmeasuring, and then to the CNC programming with a !naloperational test.

EMCO’s training software WinTutorials supportsinstructors during the project. This multimedia softwaredemonstrates, among other things, the manufactureof essential components of a functioning one cylinder4-stroke engine, from the diagram of the parts, to thetask schedule, and tool selection through to a workingCNC program.

The Sigmundsherberg training factory owned by BFINiederösterreich (South Austrian Educational Center) isconsidered one of the centers of excellence of AustrianCNC training thanks to its modern training system.Excellent co-operation with EMCO Industrial Traininghas greatly contributed to this recognition.

“Above all, we see the importance of a full and completetraining program,” says Johann Palkovich, the trainingfactory’s manager, of the demands which are made. It isexactly this requirement that EMCO Training ful!lls withits concept of modular training.

The Sigmundsherberg training factory has been reliant onEMCO for around 20 years. “The delivery of machines,the areas of of"ine/external programming workstationsand, of course, the supply of training materials are of themost importance to us,” says Johann Palkovich.

The Sigmundsherberg training factory and EMCO areconstantly working to meet the economic and trainingrequirements of the industry and of the job market. Bothcompanies and workers bene!t from this philosophy,since this means that the trainee skilled workers’preparation and training is geared towards speci!cproduction needs.

The training methodAlong with metal machining technology training, EMCOTrainConcept training software can be used as a generalintroduction to metalworking techniques as it is notspeci!c to a particular machine or control method. Thismeans that the basics can be taught more effectively,weak points can be remedied more easily, and advancedstudy or a review of the course content can be carriedout more ef!ciently. “The greatest possible extent ofapplied learning is achieved through the program’ssupporting graphics, which include videos, animations,simulations, drawings, text, and photos,” explains theCNC and CAD departments manager Johann Dolezal.

The teaching aid EMCO Vision has been introducedto support the trainers in teaching CNC programmingtheory. Dolezal says: “From our experience with ourcourse participants, we value the comprehensible andclear layout of the documents together with the clearteaching format.”

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EMCO’s trainingsoftware providestraining based onpractical experience.

Training with vision. Fully-qualified CNC skilled workersthanks to BFI Niederösterreich and EMCO


The Österreichische Bundesbahnen (Austrian railways)don’t just take people from A to B. They take especiallyyoung people much, much further. As a state-ownedcompany and one of Austria’s largest businesses,ÖBB has great corporate social responsibility, which itdemonstrates in many areas, particularly in apprentice-ship training.

EMCO Industrial Training has been ÖBB’s apprenti-ceship training partner since the mid-1980s. EMCOIndustrial Training offers ÖBB the best machines forconventional turning and milling as well as CNC turning

and milling, which allow apprentices to be trained up tobe true specialists in their craft.

An apprenticeship with ÖBB is an ideal career start fortoday’s young generation. Training is accredited by thestate, and those who complete it really set themselvesapart from the crowd. This is possible thanks to theexcellent equipment available to trainees.

ÖBB is currently carrying out nationwide training usingmore than 50 machines from EMCO Industrial Training.This number is likely to increase yet again in the future,as ÖBB made a long-term investment in its traineesin the form of 8 new machines from EMCO IndustrialTraining in 2007 alone.

ÖBB uses more than50 EMCO machines

to provide trainingnationwide.

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ÖBB is one of the largest companies to train apprentices inAustria, with around 500 apprentices beginning their trainingeach year in eleven different technical fields. Around 1,700trainees are currently at various stages of their training withÖBB, primarily in the areas of mechanical engineering andelectrical engineering. Seven more railway apprenticeshipschemes are planned for the future.

A great connection for the future:ÖBB and EMCO Industrial Training


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rely on the machines EMCO FB3, EMCO FB4, EMCOFB4 TNC, PC MILL 155 and EMCO PC MILL 300. Turningis carried out using the conventional turning machinesEMCO MAXIMAT V13 and EMCOMAT 17D. Training in !eldsof CNC is carried out on EMCO Concept TURN 55, EMCOPC TURN 155, EMCOTURN 345 and EMCO ConceptTURN 450. The bigger machines are equipped with Caxes and driven tools. The software used is WinNC.

As the largest employer in the region, Swarovski also has aduty of corporate responsibility. There are currently 6,700people employed at the headquarters in Wattens alone.High-quality training is an important factor in ensuringthat residents of Tirol bene!t from rewarding and securejobs over several generations. In selecting EMCO to bethe main supplier for its training center, Swarovski haschosen a partner which supports this philosophy throughits own convictions, and which meets high expectations.

High-tech training at Swarovski. Investing in thefuture with EMCO Industrial Training

Founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski.The following belong to the Group: Tyrolit, Swareflex,Signity, Swarovski OptikCrystal division: Precision manufacture of multi-facetedcrystal parts; creation of finished crystal products such asjewelry, accessories, and other objects.

Swarovski is the world’s leading producer of multi-faceted crystal. Its success lies in the continuousdevelopment of technology and the best possibleadvanced training for employees. Swarovski has set itscourse for the future by building a training center worth4.3 million at its site in Wattens, Austria.

With its workshops, teaching rooms and laboratories, thenew training center is designed to accommodate a totalof 250 trainees. At the moment, 50-70 trainees a year aretaught both theory and practice. Around 60% of these aremechanical engineers. Trainees in this area are taught thebasic principles of metal machining in factories, machinetools, grindery, and CNC and CAD training by ten full-timeinstructors over a period of 22 months. The high demandfor excellent training also requires suitably equippedpremises. Swarovski chose EMCO Industrial Training tosupply most of its conventional and CNC machine tools.

The deciding factor in the decision-making processwas the comprehensive training concept provided byEMCO Industrial Training. From machines to softwaresolutions, from the training resources to the servicingand on-site support, every part is interwoven.

“Our partner, EMCO, is the best choice as it offersa complete service, we have contact with the samepeople every time, and this personal contact is a greathelp in our joint projects,” says Georg Bergmeister, themanager of the apprentice workshops.

A total of around 50 EMCO machines are in use inSwarovski’s training department. For milling, trainees


As a family business, Heraeus has acted responsiblytowards employees, society, and the environment forgenerations. This can be seen in its high proportion oftrainees at around 6%. Heraeus attaches particular impor-tance to providing training to innovative, quali!ed, andhighly-motivated junior staff. The company’s challengingproducts and materials demand speci!c expertise from itsemployees. This includes skills associated with computer-controlled machine tools, for example for manufacturingpharmaceutical precision parts, quartz products for thesemi-conductor industry, or targets for thin !lm techno-logy.

EMCO Industrial Training has been a trusted partner inthe development of these skills for more than 20 years.Thanks to its modular structure, EMCO Industrial TrainingCNC training program is highly compatible with thecurrent technical standards of various control manufac-turers. Through the unique combination of programmingstations and computer-controlled machine tools, theconcept combines theory and practice. This ensures thatHeraeus’s trainees are fully quali!ed to the high technicalstandards required for the company’s many machines andoperating systems. “It is important for Heraeus to developthe trainees’ knowledge of theory as well as providingpractical experience,” says Joachim Müller, the company’straining manager. Just a few days after starting theirapprenticeship, the trainees manufacture a contour for an

aluminum cylinder head as part of a project to produce a4-stroke engine in their !rst year of training.

“The trainees spent time familiarizing themselves with themachines, and manufactured the !rst parts for their projectwithin a short period of time,” explains Jürgen Reichert,one of the training supervisors. “Of course, we need tocover a few more modules before we can exploit the fullpotential of EMCO machines,” Mr. Reichert commented,“but we are on the right track.”

Trainees explain theworkings of EMCO

Industrial TrainingConcept machines

to visitorsat an open day.

Heraeus, the precious metals and technology group head-quartered in Hanau, Germany, is a global, private companyactive in the business of precious metals, sensors, dentalhealth, quartz glass, and specialty lighting sources. Withrevenues exceeding EUR 10 billion and more than 11,000employees in more than 100 companies worldwide,Heraeus has stood out for over 150 years as a globallyrecognized precious metals and materials specialist.(www.heraeus.com)

Rapid learning success through user-friendly technology. Successfultraining at Heraeus with EMCO Industrial Training


Julius Blum GmbH is a globalenterprise specializing in themanufacture and distributionof furniture !ttings. It mainlyproduces hinge, lift and pull-out systems for home furni-ture, primarily for the kitchen.Blum’s clients are large andsmall furniture manufacturers,from industrial enterprises tocabinetmakers.

Blum has been training appren-tices to become successfullyquali!ed in various professionssince 1970. 238 apprenticesare currently being trained ineight high-tech areas. 19 ofthese are at Blum USA, whichhas the same high standards oftraining. Whether training as aplastics technician, electronicstechnician, machine technician,tool maker, metal machiningtechnician, design engineer, ora productions engineer, theseareas offer exciting careeropportunities. Since Blum also offers apprentices trainingin machining technology, this model Austrian companyand EMCO have been successful partners for years.EMCO Industrial Training provides up-to-date equipmentfor CNC turning workstations, such as the EMCOTURN325-II. This is of great importance in the training of metalmachining technicians.

For Michael Beer, an instructor at Blum, the high degreeof precision offered by EMCO Concept machines, theirsimple controls, and the perfectly designed learningsupport materials are important contributing factors to theachievement of the high standards set by the companyfor its training programs. The numerous successful Blumtrainees who participate in international professionalcompetitions only serve to underline this point further.

The Blum group, 100% family-owned, achieved a turnoverof 1.0834 billion euros in the financial year 2006/2007. Outof 5,000 employees around the world, 4,000 are employedat the headquarters in Höchst in Vorarlberg, Austria. Blum’smetal machining systems are distinguished by their sophi-sticated function, unique design, and long service life.

Experts in metal cutting technology.EMCO Industrial Training for Blum apprentices


The German private company FESTO AG & Co. KG isthe market leader in process automation and is currentlytraining 350 apprentices at two locations in Germanyin various technical and business programs or BAcourses.

As in many other industries, customer demands inFesto’s area of business are on the increase, whichmeans that increasingly highly qualified employees areneeded. This is also reflected by the above-averagetrainee proportion of 7.2%.

If these skilled workers are to contribute to the successof the business, they require in-depth and interestingbasic training. In this area, Festo has relied on EMCO

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Industrial Training training concept for years. The EMCOFB3’s user-friendly technology is used in basic trainingfor milling. This machine gives trainees a quick andsimple introduction to this type of manufacturing fromtheir first workpiece onwards.

Based on the positive results and the success of itstrainees, Festo is currently converting its entire basictraining department to carry out mechanical trainingusing the EMCO FB3. The compact nature of thismachine makes it possible to offer the trainees excellentmachine capacity and makes the best possible use ofthe space available.

More success – automatically:EMCO Industrial Training for Festo

Festo – An innovative leader in industrial and process automationWith around 100 new products per year and 2,800 patents worldwide, Festo helps drive improved production in processautomation. 12,000 people are employed in 176 countries serving over 300,000 clients around the world. A solution can beprovided for any task – using pneumatic, servo pneumatic and electrical drive systems, as well as providing the appropriateservices. Festo Didactic provides vocational and advanced training for qualifications in automation processes.


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Austria is the world’s most success-ful nation at skiing. But did youknow that we also have a great teamin different area? No, we don’t meana football team (there was one,but that was 50 years ago). We’retalking about the countless youngpeople scooping up more and moreprizes for Austria at the WorldSkillscompetition.

WorldSkills is an of!cial, internatio-nal competition which takes placeevery two years. During the four-day competition, around 700 youngpeople under the age of 22 competeto challenging international stan-dards in around 48 skill categories.They compete for gold, silver, andbronze medals, and, of course, forthe title of World Champion in theirchosen area.

These competitions can also be seen as an excellentopportunity to compare the different training systemswith each other. Here, the dual apprenticeship trainingsystem, which is restricted to a few central Europeancountries, meets the purely academic system (primarilyfollowed in Northern Europe and Asia), and the mainlycompany-speci!c training system of the USA and othercountries.

The Austrian Chamber of Commerce has been a memberof WorldSkills since 1958, and has sent participants tothe world championships on a regular basis since 1961.Its quali!cations for this are based on the followingconditions:

Nationwide pre-selection to determine the best ineach category

Consistent, generous support from the training com-panies and the Chambers of Commerce

Commitment, support, and professional training fromexperts in each area

Coaching provided by a team adviser

Seminars lasting several days which involve newsports psychology methods, ensuring team spirit andphysical fitness for the four days of the competition

High quality professional training for young people isa core element of EMCO’s business philosophy, andits headquarters in Hallein has therefore supportedWorldSkills Austria for a number of years. As part of thissupport, EMCO Industrial Training makes equipmentavailable for the Austrian pre-selections in the !eldsof CNC. EMCO has been the of!cial venue for thesepre-selections for several years now. In 1997 and 2003(both in St. Gallen), and in 2005 (Helsinki) they werealso the of!cial provider of machines at the worldchampionships.

Austria wins againThe Austrian team’s participation at WorldSkills hasdeveloped into a real success story over the last fewdecades.

Austria been ranked as the top nation several times(Lyon 1995, St. Gallen 1997, Montreal 1999).A proud 73% of the participants between 1961 and 2007received medals or certi!cates.

This was only possible thanks to the consistent andgenerous support of the Austrian training companies, theAustrian Chamber of Commerce, and the commitment ofmany experts who volunteered to coach and assist ourcandidates before and during the competition. EMCO isproud to have been able to contribute to this successstory in one way or another.

We are the champions: EMCO supportsthe successful Austrian team at WorldSkills


No limits. Just challenges.EMCO Industrial Training worldwide.


Today, EMCO offerstraining systems forindustrial manufac-turing around theworld. Schools, industrial training workshops, and busi-nesses on every continent have been supplied with suitablemachines and user expertise over the years.

Industrial Training is naturally an attractive area of businessfor EMCO. However, clients primarily see it as a worthwhileinvestment in the future. EMCO is aware of this at everystage and, for this reason, acts in a considerate andresponsible manner. This becomes particularly importantwhen you consider that EMCO Industrial Training imple-ments projects in countries which are experiencing dif!cultpolitical and/or economic periods, or which have justrecently experienced such times.

However, this alone does not make the area ofIndustrial Training one of the greatest challen-ges which specialists from the EMCO trainingdepartment face over and over again. The typical

build-up to a project can take between 2 and 4 years.A time of intensive preparation, it is used mainly fordeveloping detailed concepts and winning over clients,foreign ministries, international !nancial institutions andother decision-making bodies. The various approachesto and expectations of different initial situations also forma particularly exciting part of projects like these. Tactand understanding, diplomacy and lobbying are just asimportant as the quality of machines and teaching materialsto the successful conclusion of a business transactionworth millions.

Even if the common underlying factor of every project,whether based in Brazil, Ireland or in the Philippines, is the

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Around the world!Cultural exchange atthe highest level


need for up-to-date expertise, customers are increasinglyrequesting an entire package tailored speci!cally to theirneeds, and which encompasses all stages from !nancialplanning to implementation. Speci!cally, this involves pre-paring curriculums, providing modern training documents,setting comprehensive training and examination guidelines,complying with the award system, developing training andadvanced training programs for teachers, and providingequipment, including entire laboratory and classroomfacilities.

Above all, it involves compliance with requirements andguidelines if the project is to be successfully implementedwithin the country’s existing systems.

Projects this size usually consist of 4 phases. The moreclosely these are examined, the clearer it is to see howextensive, time-intensive, and complicated equipping a trai-ning center can be, and exactly how much interdisciplinaryknowledge is needed.

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Phase 1Acquisition phase (time period: 2-4 years)

Development of project content and financing solutions.Undergoing the necessary approval process in Austriaand in the country where the project will be implemented(ministries of !nance, planning, budgeting, the Oester-reichische Kontrollbank, OECD, etc., contract negotiation(technical, !nancial), and conclusion of the contract.

Phase 2Planning of preparation, purchasing and production(time period: 3-10 months each, depending on complexityof the project)

Technical planning for potential new buildings orrenovation of buildings, and planning the installationof machines and facilities (laboratories, extractors,gas supply, high-capacity compressor units, machinebases, etc.). Recruitment and internal preparation of theTechnical Assistance Experts, all additional purchasesmade and machines manufactured at EMCO.

Phase 3Deliveries and installation (time period: 3-10 months)

Delivery of all equipment to the project country by oceanfreight. The project manager co-ordinates all activities,customs clearance, local onward transport from the portto the various schools, universities, and training centers(often spread out across the country), unloading, inven-tories, installation, and !nal inspection with the client.

Phase 4Training and technical assistance(time period: 6-36 months)

Personnel training (central aim of the project) by EMCOtechnical assistance experts. Foreign personnel may alsoattend several months of training in Austria (at EMCO orin co-operation with Austrian training organizations).

After the fourth phase, the EMCO technical assistanceexperts often stay several months (even years) in thecountry where the project was set up, in order to assistwith the further development of training, and to helpestablish a maintenance system.

These are all tasks which require a particular level ofcommitment. And what is more: they require extraordi-nary people. Openness, the ability to deal with stress,a global way of thinking, a passion for the subject, andwillingness to integrate are just a few of the qualities aperson must posses in order to take part in and developa project like this.

EMCO’s Technical Assistance Experts train staff.


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Gerald Sturm has been an international project managerfor EMCO International Training since 1992, and, duringthis time, has developed large-scale training projectsmainly in Indonesia and the Philippines. This means thathe often spendsseveral years inthese countries. Hehas been workingfor EMCO in Gabonsince April 2007. Aman who has been around the world several times has alot of stories to tell, of course. In the following interviewyou can read about his experiences of different culturesand mindsets, the peculiarities of life on the road, and!nd out what Paul has to do with a horse.

Gerald Sturm and hiswife try to immersethemselves as fully

as possible in thecultures of different

countries.

“Farmhouse bacon in Manila.” An interview with GeraldSturm, international project manager at EMCO


and get it into the buildings. There are no suitablemachines to be found anywhere, especially if we happento be working in quite a remote place where there is noinfrastructure. Once, in the Philippines, about 70 younggirls from a Catholic girls’ school helped us with theunloading. They were so happy that they were allowedto do something useful for once. Without their help, thework would have taken several hours longer. There wasalso a typhoon on its way, which could have meant beingstuck there for a week. Those girls really were sent fromheaven. But, oh my God, so much squealing …

Have you ever lost hope that a project would be comple-ted successfully?

Never fully. Although each project has what I call its“dark moments,” when all I want to do is pack it in, runhome, and hide myself away. But things don’t stay thesame, they are constantly changing. You have to see aproject as a living thing which the people involved try toinfluence and make their own mark on at various stagesand in various ways. As a project manager, I am in themiddle of all this, and am exposed to all the tension. Soyou have to be quite an optimistic person to want to takeon such a task.

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Mr. Sturm, you have supervised various projects aroundthe world for EMCO Industrial Training and have oftenbeen far from home for several years at a time. How doyou !nd the frequent moves to strange countries?

It’s a little bit like a journey into a dark tunnel; you neverknow what awaits you at the other end. Will it be a littlehaven where you feel at home straight away, or will it bejust the opposite? But the desire for adventure keeps megoing, and whatever happens, it is certainly exciting. Atthe beginning you have to steer your way cautiously to besure that you are heading in the right direction.

While we are on the subject, what are the biggestchallenges that you face during the course of a project?

It’s always the same at the beginning: my personalbelongings get stuck in customs for weeks, sometimesmonths, and I don’t have any dishes, clothes, or books.Despite this, I still have to put 110% effort into my workbecause of the constant pressure of deadlines. And ontop of this, there is no one I can ask for advice. Especiallywhen you have to deal with the really big problemsand important decisions all on your own, the situationbecomes a real test of strength. This makes it all the moreimportant to set up a network of contacts as quickly aspossible, so you can draw on it for information and help.That’s not always easy to do; you can’t just pull up a seatwith the locals in Jakarta, Tripoli or Manila.

Don’t you !nd the language barriers to be a real problem?I suppose you couldn’t really learn every new language.

Actually, you can get quite far using English. But it is stillimportant to learn a few simple phrases quickly in a newlanguage. I always learn how to say “please” and “thankyou” first. These are the two most important words. Butthe language isn’t really that much of a problem. Moreoften, it is the unbelievably slow bureaucracy or thedrawn-out customs clearance procedures that make itreally difficult. Constantly shifting political influences alsomean that key personnel involved in the project keepchanging. You often have to start again from scratchwith new colleagues, because they have no idea whatthe project involves. Of course, this involves the use ofinterpersonal skills. You really can’t achieve much alone;I depend on people to support me. When you just don’tget along together, it can be really difficult.

You often hear that the ability to improvise is the mostimportant skill needed for developing large internationalprojects. Can you tell us about that?

Here’s a typical problem: there are 40 tons of machineryand all kinds of material standing around, and it’s my jobto somehow unload it all, undamaged, from the containers


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What do you have to do in the “dark moments” to carryon?

I “re-boot” the computer in my head to give my mind afresh start after a short feeling of depression. And then Ialways see how to carry on again. It has always seemed towork. I think of a line from a lovely song: “don’t worry, thereis sunshine after rain.”

Do you sometimes miss Austria? What do you miss themost?

Sometimes I get real withdrawal symptoms. Then I haveto eat some potato salad or some Austrian bacon with aglass of schnapps. Music can also be a big help, anythingfrom modern folk to classical, from wind music to folkis allowed. In an emergency, nothing is ruled out. For awhile, “Paul mit sein Gaul…” (Paul and his horse) was myfavorite. But only at full volume and when I was at homealone! Those wonderful Austrian tourism posters are asprecious as gold. Most of all, I miss the mountains, thefresh air, riding through Salzburg on my bike on Sundaymornings, the church bells, good bread, and fresh, hotmeat loaf. And of course, I can’t forget the changingseasons and the snow.

Do you ever feel like you have no country and no home?

Not at all. I still feel connected with my home – Vorarlbergin a narrow sense and Salzburg and Austria in a widersense.

How does your family !nd the constant traveling?

My wife comes with meon longer postings. Sheenjoys traveling evenmore than I do. It is quitedifficult to stay in regularcontact with the rest ofthe family. My motheralways says she worriesthat we will be caughtup in one of the manynatural disasters. Whenthe dreadful tsunamihappened, one of ourmany friends from aroundthe world told everyoneby e-mail that we werestaying in the affectedarea in Thailand. Wewere actually a coupleof thousand kilometersaway. Family, friends,and acquaintances sentanxious e-mails fromvarious parts of the world.My brother even calledthe Foreign Office’semergency center. Fourdays later, when wefinally had access to theInternet, we didn’t evenknow there had been a

tsunami. I had seen just one picture on the front page ofa local newspaper and thought it was of an earthquake.

What do you and your family do to !t in as quickly aspossible with the local customs and become inte-grated?

It can often be tiring to try and learn as much as possibleabout the country and its people and to immerse yourselfin a completely different culture in addition to thechallenges of the day’s work. But traveling in the countrycan help a great deal with this. My wife and I always tryto travel around our host country as much as we can. Youcan experience a lot in this way.

After successfulnegotiations

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Are there cultures in whichyou feel more at easeand those in which youfeel less comfortable?

I always dreamed aboutNorth and South America,and the indigenous cul-tures there when I wasyounger. When I cameto Asia, I was surprisedmost of all by how diver-se it is, and the thingsthere are to discover. Iam essentially open toall cultures, but I don’tthrow myself into themcompletely. I continuemy own, Austrian way oflife, and keep a certaindistance from any culture. In a way, I am an onlooker, andtry to approach a new culture as impartially as possible,and to take a lot in.

Which country left the greatest impression on you?

Basically, every country has its own characteristics andits good and bad points. I am constantly fascinated byhuman diversity with its many different forms of language,music, dance, social structure, religion, attitude, cuisine,nature, architecture, etc. Of course, you mustn’t forgetthe negative aspects: social injustice, poverty, conflict,crime, pollution, the unscrupulous exploitation of nature,misgovernment, poor education, ignorance, and “cultu-ral” prejudice.

Indonesia left a strong impression on me, as it wasmy first project location. It is a perfect example ofdiversity, partly due to its size and its geography, whichencompasses around 15,000 islands. It has more than400 languages, various cultures, and is unbelievably richin natural beauty.

Libya was also a wonderful experience. Fantastic peopleand an unforgettable atmosphere in the desert, starryskies that make you dream. Sometimes it was like a talefrom “Arabian Nights,” with the image of “brother leader”Muammar Gaddafi floating above everything.

In the Philippines I was introduced to the fine art ofpolitical and social manipulation, and saw a traditionalGood Friday crucifixion ceremony with my own eyes.A terrifying experience. And I had a couple of the mostextreme experiences of my life in Africa. That’s why I can’treally say which country left the strongest impression onme. I have had amazing experiences and gotten to know

some lovely people. Onthe other hand, I haveexperienced difficulttimes in each place. Butthese contrasts are whatmake the countries, thepeople, and even life itselfexciting.

Do you see the journeyfrom project to projectas a task for life or asa phase in your life? Inother words, do you everwant to settle down?

Of course, I will settledown one day. But I’dlike to carry on for a whilelonger, if I can.

Gerald Sturm’s profileDate of birth: 16 March 1964Part of EMCO Industrial Training since: 1992

Projects:1992-1993 Indonesia. CNC training project: Trainer

1994-1996 Indonesia. CNC training project:Technical Assistance Team Leader

1996-1998 Libya. Engineer-training project at thetechnical university in Tripoli. Trainingfor Libyan oil company engineers andother national companies (not for EMCO,for Voest Alpine Oil!eld Services in Linz):Project Manager

1998-2001 Indonesia. Three-year training project inthe skills of mechanics, electronics andwelding: Project Manager

2002-2007 Philippines. CNC training project:Project Manager

since April 2007 Gabon. Project involving technical trainingin the specialist areas of woodworking,electrical engineering, automotive (mecha-nics, electrics), mechanics, welding, etc.:Project Manager


Thousands of young people are trai-ned each year in Brazil using EMCOmachines. EMCO Industrial Training isaware of the social responsibility thiscreates, and therefore always sets out to providetraining of the highest possible quality. We would like topresent two of the most significant projects of the lastfew years.

The Paula Souza Project in Sao PaoloThe Centro Paula Souza is a non-profit organizationwhich has been training skilled workers for a widerange of industrial sectors for over 35 years. In total,around 105,000 people are currently taking part in PaulaSouza’s training programs, which place great emphasison character building, teamwork, and the developmentof leadership qualities in addition to purely technicalskills.

With a total of 109 schools and20 colleges for technical trainingalone, this area forms a hugepart of the organization’s overallprogram. So it can continueto offer students the quality oftraining that is demanded byinternational competition today,the Centro Paula Souza makesregular investments in modernequipment. And this is exactlywhat it did in December 2005,when it was publicly announcedthat 17 CNC training establish-ments were to be set up in thestate of Sao Paolo.

Through Didatech, EMCO’s long-term, trusted partner in Brazil,EMCO was awarded the contractfor this project, and provided theschools with a total of 20 CNCturning and milling machines. Thepackage consisted of fifteen machines from the ConceptTURN 55 range and five Concept MILL 55 machines.

The SENAI project in Sao PaoloSENAI stands for National Industrial Training Service,and is a non-profit organization with a public contract,supported by private industry. It is dedicated to voca-tional and advanced training, as well as the promotionof trade and industry. As an agency of the BrazilianFederal Association for Industry (CNI), it carries out thistask throughout Brazil: over the last 50 years, more than21 million skilled workers have trained with SENAI for

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Brazil: Perfect training solutions forall requirements

the widest possible range of industrial sectors. EMCOIndustrial Training has been a partner of SENAI Brazilfor several years.

SENAI is also particularly dedicated to the socialintegration of people with disabilities. In the last fewyears, a specific technical training concept has beendeveloped to enable this group of people to work inhigh-tech fields such as CNC programming. A publictender for CNC machines was announced, to whichEMCO Industrial Training was able to respond viaits Brazilian partner, Didatech. EMCO was the onlycompany able to meet the tender criteria in terms ofprice and technical specification. Other important factorswhich contributed to the tender being accepted were

the height-adjustable keyboards (an important elementfor wheelchair users), and the generous, ergonomicdesign of the machines’ work space.

Through its machines and excellent training, EMCOIndustrial Training is proud to be able to make acontribution to the social inclusion of people withdisabilities.

the height-adjustable keyboards (an important elementfor wheelchair users), and the generous, ergonomic

Through its machines and excellent training, EMCOato makebe abletoTraining is proudIndustrial

contribution to the social inclusion of people with


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EMCO Industrial Training secrets to success also liein strategic partnerships with international enterpriseswhich provide EMCO with sales support through regio-nal subsidiaries. An excellent example of this is the CIMproject in Turkey, which EMCO was primarily able tocarry out thanks to its partner, Festo Didactic.

This project involved providing 10 vocational trainingschools with CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)systems. The excellent teamwork between FestoTurkey, the Festo Didactic headquarters in Denkendorf(Germany), and EMCO, made it possible to gain theapproval of the Turkish Ministry of Education.

The project was put out for tender in September 2005;after hard negotiation the contract was signed towardthe end of 2007. Despite the long delay, the new trainingareas for the schools, which were spread across thewhole country, were successfully opened in September2007. By this point, the machines had been commis-sioned, delivered and installed, and the teachers hadeven been given machine-specific training in Germany.

Turkish politicians and CNC technology trainers arenow convinced that the training system in Turkey hasmade considerable progress in the area of industrialautomation technology through this project.

EMCO Industrial Training is able to look back oncountless large-scale training projects it has set up onseveral continents which have established it as a trustedpartner of government and educational organizations.This reputation certainly helped it to win approval for theTESDA project in the Philippines in February 2002.

TESDA stands for Technical Education and SkillsDevelopment Authority, and is an official project bythe Philippine government which aims to improvethe country’s vocational training to meet internationalstandards. In this context, EMCO equipped a total of 7centers for CNC training. The entire solution includedcurriculums, modern training documents, in-depthtraining and examination guidelines, an award system,training and advanced training for teachers, co-opera-ting with local industries, and, of course, the necessaryequipment, including the installation of laboratories andclassrooms.

The fact that this project was accomplished despiteinitial difficulties was thanks to the tireless efforts of theEMCO Industrial Training employees and their continuedwillingness to adapt to the new challenges posed by theinternational markets.

Turkey:Stronger together

The Philippines: Austrian expertiseas an investment in the future


In 2003, the distinguished Texas A&M University opened acampus in Qatar. EMCO Industrial Training is responsiblefor CNC training of the highest quality there.The Texas A&M University campus in Qatar, or TAMUQfor short, is located in Education City, an association oftraining and research institutions which are part of theQatar Foundation for Education, Science and CommunityDevelopment.

TAMUQ has been offering courses in four different!elds since 2003: electrical, chemical, mechanical, andpetroleum engineering. In 2007, the 55,000m2 TAMUQcomplex in Education City was !nished, a researchprogram was set up, and education was raised tograduate level. During this process, the mechanicalengineering training department was equipped with thelatest CNC technology. Thanks to excellent support fromits local partner, EMCO was able win out against somevery well-known competitors from the USA and Europe.As an American university, TAMUQ initially had its sightsset on American partners, but EMCO’s excellent value formoney persuaded them otherwise.

Co-operation was extremely professional and goal-oriented from the very beginning, which meant that therewere just six months between the offer being made andthe machines being delivered – an astonishingly shortperiod of time given the project’s complexity.

The products provided needed to be of consistently highquality and include high-spec features. The MAXXTURN65, the MAXXTURN 110, and the FAMUP MCX 1200 pro-vide TAMUQ with !rst-class machines which can be usedfor both training purposes and industrial manufacturing.

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After a preparation period of over 3 years, EMCO wasable to !nalize a particularly signi!cant project withthe Libyan government in May 2007. The departmentof technology at the Al Fateh University in Tripolis wasequipped in co-operation with a local partner.

In March 2004, EMCO’s partner in Libya submitted abudget proposal for the Al Fateh University project to theLibyan government. The technical faculty’s industrial andmechanical departments were to receive a completelynew laboratory for metal work, to enable their academictraining to keep pace with the rapid developments beingmade in the metal machining industry.

After lengthy negotiations, EMCO and its Libyan partnerwere !nally awarded the contract, and immediately setto work developing the project. By the end of 2007,the machines, which totaled 66 tons of high-qualityequipment, had been manufactured, packaged, andshipped from the headquarters in Hallein. Meanwhile, thelaboratory at the university in Tripoli was made ready forthe installation and start-up of the machines, as well asfor intensive training on the equipment.

The largest part of the delivery consisted of 21 high-techmachines, which spanned all three of EMCO’s key areas.From the conventional turning machine EMCOMAT 20Dwith its digital display, and the Concept TURN andConcept MILL 155 with interchangeable CNC control, tothe high-performance turning machine MAXXTURN 65with an automatic chip conveyor, at least one productwas included from each area of conventional trainingmachines and CNC industrial machines. Software solu-tions such as the CADCAM software “Esprit” were alsoprovided. Two Agie Charmilles vertical eroding machinesand Kistler cutting force measurement systems comple-ted the package.

Thanks to the wide range of machines which EMCOmanufactured and delivered, high quality, industry-speci!c training is now available at the metal machiningdepartment of the Al Fateh University.

Libya: Academic trainingwith EMCO


Qatar: EMCO foreducational excellence

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The Tallinna Tööstushariduskeeskus, or THK for short, isEstonia’s largest technical training center. It was founded25 years ago, originally under Russian management.Estonia began providing training again at this institutionon September 1, 1999, and, since then, has been makinghuge investments in increasing technical training.

EMCO Industrial Training, in co-operation with FESTODidactic, is a partner of this institution, and hasprovided the training department with 30 conventionaland 4 CNC lathes and milling machines. The softwareused during courses is TrainConcept. Overall, this wasa huge project involving the investment of around 1million euros.

The branches of metal machining are experiencing aresurgence in Estonia after a period in which youngpeople decided that they wanted to study BusinessStudies and IT. Consequently, there was unemploymentcaused by the saturation of the job market in these areascoupled with a lack of skilled CNC workers and goodengineers. However, since countries in Scandinavia,Central Europe, and Russia are investing more stronglyin Estonian mechanical engineering due to tax benefits,the country desperately needs highly qualified skilledworkers.

THK’s training workshops were opened in 2006 andrepresent an ambitious pilot project in Estonia’s effortsto provide the economy with the skilled workers itneeds.

In 2005, the Irish Department of Education and Sciencedecided to provide budgets for the renovation andmodernization of more than 500 vocational schoolsproviding metalwork and technological training.

Along with conventional turning machines and wood-working machines, the equipment guidelines set out bythe Department of Education and Science also specifiedCNC turning machines among the table-top equipment.The decision was made following a public tender on thegrounds of the best offer.

Due to the high competitiveness of EMCO machines,EMCO Industrial Training has been able to supply andinstall more than 75 Concept TURN 55 machines withCAD/CAM WinCAM and CAMConcept controls to date.In addition, several conversion kits to upgrade existingmachines to the latest technology and CNC controlswere provided.

The aim of the Irish government’s quality campaignwas to ensure that all machines meet current technicalstandards so that training can be provided in accor-dance with the new, revised curriculum. It also aimed toimprove safety standards in the schools. Around 70% of

the machines in use prior to 2005 had no CE marking toguarantee adequate safety levels.

Ireland: Quality campaignfor CNC training

EMCO Industrial Training, in co-operation with FESTODidactic, is a partner of this institution, and hasprovided the training department with 30 conventionaland 4 CNC lathes and milling machines. The softwareused during courses is TrainConcept. Overall, this wasa huge project involving the investment of around 1million euros.

The branches of metal machining are experiencing aresurgence in Estonia after a period in which youngpeople decided that they wanted to study BusinessStudies and IT. Consequently, there was unemploymentcaused by the saturation of the job market in these areascoupled with a lack of skilled CNC workers and goodengineers. However, since countries in Scandinavia,Central Europe, and Russia are investing more stronglyin Estonian mechanical engineering due to tax benefits,

improve safety standards in the schools. Around 70% of

Estonia: Excellent prospectsfor CNC technicians


The beginning of a new era: EMCO and the Florence-DarlingtonCollege predict the manufacturing model of the future

The Florence-Darlington College in the US state ofSouth Carolina ushered in a new era for manufacturingin September 2007, when it opened the SoutheasternInstitute of Manufacturing and Technology. EMCOIndustrial Training is their expert partner in this ambi-tious project in the field of CNC manufacturing.

The Florence-Darlington Technical College aims toprovide the highest level of support to high-techenterprises in South Carolina at all stages of the manu-facturing process and helps them face the challenges ofthe 21st century. Along with the Southeastern Instituteof Manufacturing and Technology (SIMT), the College isnow creating new opportunities for the entire region.

SIMT was set up on the basis of a study carried outby Dr. Gould (the President of the College) and hiscolleagues, which examined the development of manu-facturing. According to this, it is predicted that therewill be fewer, but more highly qualified manufacturingworkers in the future. This requires improved methodsof further education, increased levels of automation,more efficient production lines, and optimized logisticssystems. The consequences will be higher costs, whichwill, in turn, lead to less scope for product developmentas investors’ expectations grow and schedules becometighter.

Jack Roach, SIMT’s director adds: “These developmentspose great challenges to entrepreneurs. SIMT does notsee itself primarily as a center for education, but more

as a facility providing support to manufacturers in theirprogress from concept to market.”

The newly opened institution’s range of services inclu-des:

Providing partners with rapid prototyping services.These will shorten preparation periods and allowpotential clients to appraise product design morequickly.

Develop manufacturing plans for firms that are justmoving beyond the research and development stageof their product.

Assisting firms in setting up automated productionlines, and helping firms to hire and train workers tobring their new production operations on line.

SIMT’s main keys to success are its partnerships withleading high-tech manufacturers from around the globe.In 2005, Dr. Gould and Jack Roach came to EMCO withtheir vision of the future of manufacturing.

EMCO immediately realized how important SIMT couldbe on a regional, national, and even international level.It therefore joined the project from the beginning with

enthusiasm. Similarly, afteranalyzing the competition,Dr. Gould declared thatEMCO was one of the fewmachine tool manufacturersto be truly dedicated andcommitted to CNC training.EMCO would not have beenthe market leader in CNCtraining for 25 years if thiswere not true.

EMCO’s superior quality andinnovative approach left alasting impression on Dr.Gould and Jack Roach. Theyallowed EMCO to equip theinstitution’s centerpiece, the34 million dollar AdvancedManufacturing Center measu-ring more than 16,400 m2,

with innovative CNC training and manufacturing centers.It functions as a training center and also as a tech-nology center for businesses who are about to begin


EMCO Industrial Training partnership with SIMT is stillfairly new, but has already made a very promising startand has received nothing but positive feedback. “Veryfew places in the world will be able to do all the thingswe will be doing,” said Jack Roach.

commercial manufacturing. The equipment allows bothtraining for skilled workers and also innovative productdevelopment. CNC machines, high-speed milling cen-ters, multi-axis machines, a rapid prototyping center,a virtual reality center, and CAD/CAM systems can beused by companies that do not wish to invest time ormoney in setting up manufacturing process systems oftheir own.

The center is equipped with five Concept MILL 155machines, five Concept TURN 155 machines, twoConcept MILL 300 machines, two Concept TURN 450machines, a MAXXTURN 95, a HYPERTURN 665, anEMCOTURN 420, and an EMCOTURN E65. In addition,it boasts a fully equipped training room with 25 work-stations, which can all make use of multiple CNC controlsystems, CNC control elements, and CNC controls.

SIMT offers itsstudents andcompaniesan innovativeenvironment inevery respect.


The best plan for the future:Excellent training. EMCO IndustrialTraining products.


Machines with addedvalue.

EMCO Industrial Training provides universally applicabletraining which can be tailored to individual requirements,and which allows the skills learned to be applied quickly toindustrial CNC manufacturing.

The idea of the interchangeable control, which EMCOIndustrial Training has integrated into all its Conceptmachines, has proved extremely effective in achieving this.This allows the user to be trained to use the different CNCcontrols commercially available in the industry on one singlemachine. People who have trained on EMCO machines arethen able to work on almost any CNC machine in a widerange of companies.

All that is needed to change to a different control unitis to start up the appropriate software and change thecontrol-unit-speci!c keyboard module, which takes just aminute. In this way, up to eight controls can be taught on

one single machine from the Concept range. Of course,EMCO Industrial Training is also constantly working onnew WinNC control units, so that Concept machines cancontinue to be upgraded quickly and easily with the latestCNC controls.

In times of intense competition and a shortage of skilledworkers, this is a great advantage; not just for future spe-cialists, but also for businesses. As well as opening up awide range of professional opportunities and perspectivesfor CNC technicians, this creates a pool of expertly trainedstaff that companies can draw upon, regardless of themachines and control systems used.

Trainees learn the basics of metal machining using thereliable conventional EMCO machines provided – withand without cycle control. By using Concept machines,which are all !tted with the globally unique interchangeablecontrol concept, they acquire expertise in industrial manu-facturing with CNC turning and milling machines. The nextfew pages continue on the theme of education, and willintroduce to you a selection of EMCO’s new developmentswhich are mainly used for training purposes.

The concept of theinterchangeable control


The Concept TURN 450 by EMCO Industrial Training isbased on the successful EMCOTURN E45. It is equalin function and performance to a modern industrialmachine. Its interchangeable control system makes itperfectly suited for training use.

The Concept TURN 450 is a great all-rounder. Like allConcept machines, it can be used as a stand-aloneindustrial machine as well as for manufacturing training.It can also be integrated with a CIM system. TheConcept TURN 450 also offers a full suite of automatedfeatures, ensuring that it can be used in any situation.

Above all, this machine is extremely economical thanksto its versatility. Not only is it less expensive to purchasethan other machines in the same category, it also beats itscompetitors’ follow-up costs thanks to its interchange-able control and industry-oriented design.

In terms of technology, this powerful machine with digi-tal drive technology offers extraordinary performance,including perfect thermostability, constant precision,and excellent contour capabilities even after manyyears of use. It can be fitted with a C-axis and driventools. As for all EMCO Industrial Training Conceptmachines, a wide range of software simulations andteaching/learning support materials are also availablefor the Concept TURN 450.

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EMCO Industrial Training Concept TURN 250 is an ef!ci-ent 2-axis CNC turning machine with interchangeablecontrols which caters for a range of training needs as wellas sophisticated turning and milling possibilities.

Typical EMCO Concept Turn 250 users are industrialtraining establishments which also manufacture goods,manufacturing companies with apprentices and trainees,factories, watchmakers and jewelry manufacturers, newtrainees with speci!c needs, as well as expert CNCtechnicians who would like further training.

In addition to CNC programming, training in metal machi-ning technology is becoming more and more important.This is why the Concept TURN 250, which replaced theConcept TURN 155, is designed to provide high-qualitytraining in industrial metal machining. Its many features,combined with excellent machining performance, meansthat its range of applications can be compared to that ofmuch larger machining centers.

This means that training can be given on cutting para-meters, depth, feed rate, or rotational speed, taking intoaccount optimum chip formation and the surface to beachieved, for a wide range of materials. Furthermore,with its comprehensive technical speci!cations, theConcept TURN 250 also allows crucial tests and trainingto be carried out on the correct choice of tool. Animportant point when you consider the huge choice oftools and geometries which overwhelms many of today’sCNC beginners.

Two in one:EMCO Concept TURN 450

Quality training at an industrial level:EMCO Concept TURN 250


The EMCOMILL C40 Linear follows on from the successfulFB4 and is primarily aimed at production-oriented users.It stands out thanks to its high ef!ciency, precision, anduniversal application: qualities that make it the perfectmachine for practical training using state-of-the art tech-nology.

Ease of use is the EMCOMILL C40 Linear’s de!ningcharacteristic. The swivel-mounted ergonomic controlpanel, the swivel-mounted chip tray, the coolant systemwith external coolant tank, the reversible main spindle, andthe in!nitely variable main spindle and feed system are justa few examples of its many features which help make themanufacturing process much easier.

Multiple usesThrough its sturdy, solid construction, universality, highmachining power, and dynamics, the EMCOMILL C40Linear provides the customer with an enormous advan-tage: it can handle workpieces of up to 600kg as well asthe precision manufacture of smaller pieces.

This versatility enables the user to acquire expertise in awide range of modern metal machining techniques. TheEMCOMILL C40 Linear provides excellent training in theselection of the right cutting parameters, from depth andfeed rate, to rotational speed, taking into account optimumchip formation and surfaces.

Highly versatile. Easy to use.The EMCOMILL C40 Linear

Training with optimum performance:The EMCO Concept MILL 450

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The new Concept MILL 450 from EMCO Industrial Trainingis a CNC vertical machining center with interchangeablecontrol, the latest drive technology, and the highest levelof performance. For training at industrial level.This machine was based on the successful EMCOMILLE600, which was adapted for training purposes andequipped with the EMCO WinNC interchangeable controlunit. The new Concept MILL 450 corresponds to theEMCOMILL E600 in terms of performance, size, andworking area. This allows the user to learn modern metalmachining skills on a machine that meets industrialstandards.Above all, the re!ned machine design ensures perfecttraining conditions. With a powerful direct-drive mainspindle (10,000 rpm and 13 kW), a high feed rate coupledwith immense power, a modern !xed 20-tool magazine,a fast two-arm changer, and the EMCO WinNC controlunit, the Concept MILL 450 can be used not only for CNCmilling training, but also as a fully-functioning productionmachine.Multimedia classroom WinTutorials tailored to the machi-nes and control systems have been developed to back upthe workshop training. These enable all the milled parts ofa fully-functioning 4-stroke engine to be manufactured onthe Concept Mill 450, for example.Due to its enormous power, this machine is also idealfor steel machining. Typical users are industrial trainingestablishments which also manufacture goods, manufac-turing companies with apprentices and trainees, factories,watchmakers, and jewelry manufacturers. It is also idealfor both beginners and advanced trainees with moredemanding requirements.


The EMCO Concept MILL 155 with its 5th axis is ideal foruse in both advanced training and the manufacture ofsmall pieces. Using the rotating and swiveling unit, evencomplex workpieces can be machined on various sidesin just one clamping cycle. EMCO Industrial Trainingachieves the latest technical and qualitative industrystandards with the Concept MILL 155, whilst keeping its

costs much lower than those in the industry. A particularhighlight is the rotating and swiveling unit which acts asa fully-functioning 5th axis based on Sinumerik 810/840D.It offers a level of performance only previously seen inindustrial machines.

It is typically used in the advanced training aspect ofcomplete machining, teaching and learning industrial andcommercial machining, adult learning and further profes-sional training. In the area of manufacturing, the ConceptMILL 155 is mainly used by the jewelry and watch makingindustry, prototype producers, patternmakers, and moldproducers.

The machine is controlled through an integral PC. In linewith the Concept of the interchangeable control, variousdifferent industrial controls can be loaded onto this PC.

EMCO Industrial Training Concept MILL 155 can befully automated and integrated into a CIM (ComputerIntegrated Manufacturing) system, or an FMS (FlexibleManufacturing System). The integrated PC with Windowsoperating system and spare Ethernet ports means thatthe Concept MILL 155 also represents an extra workplacein a network, which allows the machine to be converted at

minimal cost and effort into a manufacturing cell with robotloading and unloading, and remote control. This providesideal training for mechatronics technicians while allowingindustrial CIM systems to be used professionally.

Since CNC training using realistic function models is moreexciting and ef!cient than a training concept based solelyon theory, EMCO Industrial Training has developed mul-timedia classroom WinTutorials tailored to the machinesand control systems to back up the workshop trainingthrough practical projects.

The Concept MILL 155 clearly illustrates EMCO IndustrialTraining core expertise: the development of trainingconcepts which make learning the course content andapplying this knowledge easier.

Using the 5th axis,even complexworkpieces canbe machined onvarious sides inclamping themjust once.

All Inclusive:The EMCO Concept MILL 155 with 5th axis


The EMCOMAT E-160 is a cycle-controlled lathe ideal forthe commercial and industrial manufacturing of one-offparts as well as for the production of prototypes andmolds. Small series, which require repeat accuracy,can also be produced more efficiently.

As with all EMCO cycle-controlled lathes, the EMCOMATE-160 provides an economic alternative when conven-tional machines reach their limits and CNC machinesare too complex.

One particular feature of this machine is the combinati-on of high-powered cutting performance and a unique,user-friendly handling system:

the EASY CYCLE Teach-in control.

No CNC knowledge is required for this control; theuser is walked through the programming steps andcan view a graphic simulation of the part. Beginnersand occasional users find it clear to understand andeasy to operate.

EASY CYCLE offers a total of three operating methods:

manual operation,teach-in mode,and the program sequence.

In manual operation, the slide can be moved manuallyby means of a changeover switch, or electronicallyby means of a handwheel. Entry and processing ofcycles is supported graphically in direct exchange withmanual machine operation.

During teach-in mode, operating cycles can be arrangedin sequence. A graphic simulation of the sequence iscarried out directly after data entry. The cycles areprocessed immediately after entry. Of course, theoperating cycles can be stored and recalled.

The programming sequence allows cycle or DIN pro-grams to be processed individually or in a sequence.

Programming follows DIN standards and DIN programscan be created directly. In addition, test graphicsenable single cycles or the cycles and DIN programsthat have been created to be simulated graphically.

The EMCOMAT E-160 has a great impact in the areaof training, as it enables the basics of metal machiningand programming to be taught simply and effectively.

Take it easy. EMCOMAT E-160with EASY CYCLE control


CAMConcept is an innovative software for complete CAD/CAM and CNC training, from design to manufacture. Itincorporates the combined experience of WinNC andWinCAM controls.

Its many applications have made EMCO Industrial Trainingtried and tested CADCAM control WinCAM a great suc-cess. Therefore, there was great interest in developing itfurther to keep pace with the new CAMConcept. But itwas not just to appeal to training centers. The industryalso bene!ts from an innovative training system whichcreates NC control codes.

CAMConcept is simple to use and has a clear, wellstructured layout. All core CAD program functions areavailable. Graphic displays of CNC cycles allow quickprogramming, while simulations and collision checksensure that control programming is safe. The 3D simu-lations make it perfect for training at programmingstations, and also for making complex turning and millingworkpieces simple to produce any time.

CAMConcept is made up of CAD, CAM, and CNCelements. With its many functions and user-friendlyoperation, it is currently the leading software system inthe !eld of training.

An overview of CAMConcept:

CADAll core CAD functions are available, which replacemany complex CAD programs for training

DFX drawings are simple to import and use as produc-tion tools

CAM

Programming for all CNC machines with clear opera-

ting cycles

Teaches cycle programming for the industrial use of

dialog controls

Drawings of stages of the work process are transferred

quickly to the machined parts

CNC

Workpieces produced through direct control of the

CNC machine

Views of the machine’s functions, positions, and status

when the program is running

Simulation of workpiece processing and the !nished

piece for program control and training

New projects can be drafted, programmed, and edited

during production

One for all. CAMConcept fromEMCO Industrial Training


EMCO MAIER Ges.m.b.H.Salzburger Straße 80, 5400 Hallein-Taxach, Austria

Phone +43 6245 891-0, Fax +43 6245 869-65, [email protected]

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