PLASTEN ACADEMY · DIRECTION 1

Industrial Engineering.

Separate practical courses on CNC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics — the fundamentals of programming, debugging and diagnostics for industrial machine tools.

7 coursesCNC, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics
$500 or lessper course
Diagnose · Repair · Maintainpractical focus
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ALARMAxis fault detected
SYSTEMServo / feedback
METHODRoot-cause diagnosis
ACTIONTest → Repair → Verify
DIAGNOSE • REPAIR • MAINTAIN • MODERNIZE

PLASTEN ACADEMY DIRECTIONS

Three directions.
One engineering method.

Training approach for engineers working with

FANUCSIEMENS SINUMERIKSYNTECGSKHYDRAULICSPNEUMATICSMECHANICS

7 SEPARATE COURSES

Don't just operate the machine.
Learn how to fix it.

Each course is a focused, practical foundation — every one priced at $500 or less.

CNC SYSTEMS

Siemens SINUMERIK

Programming, debugging and diagnostics fundamentals.

$500 or less
CNC SYSTEMS

FANUC

Programming, debugging and diagnostics fundamentals.

$500 or less
CNC SYSTEMS

Syntec

Programming, debugging and diagnostics fundamentals.

$500 or less
CNC SYSTEMS

GSK

Programming, debugging and diagnostics fundamentals.

$500 or less
MACHINE SYSTEMS

Hydraulics

Industrial hydraulic circuits, components, diagnostics and maintenance.

$500 or less
MACHINE SYSTEMS

Pneumatics

Industrial pneumatic circuits, components, diagnostics and maintenance.

$500 or less
MACHINE SYSTEMS

Mechanics

Mechanical transmissions, alignment, bearings and machine-tool mechanics.

$500 or less

Not sure which one?

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The Siemens / FANUC / Syntec / GSK courses are also available as a single combined program — CNC Systems Track — below.

FLAGSHIP COURSE

CNC Systems Track
Siemens · FANUC · Syntec · GSK.

PLASTEN CNC SYSTEMS TRACK is a practical foundation for engineers who need a structured method for diagnosing real machine faults across all four systems.

01

Diagnose

Read alarms, collect evidence, isolate the subsystem and identify the root cause.

02

Repair

Understand CNC, PLC, servo, spindle, sensor and machine-system relationships.

03

Maintain

Build preventive-maintenance routines and professional service documentation.

04

Modernize

Develop the engineering mindset needed for future commissioning and retrofit work.

6-WEEK CURRICULUM

From machine architecture
to real troubleshooting.

50–60 hours of structured learning, live workshops, assignments and practical cases.

WEEK 01

CNC Machine Tool Fundamentals

CNC architecture, electrical systems, sensors, feedback and service-engineering methodology.

WEEK 02

CNC Diagnostics

Alarms, diagnostic screens, digital I/O, PLC/PMC interfaces and professional fault reports.

WEEK 03

Servo & Axis Systems

Servo drives, motors, encoders, following errors, reference return and axis troubleshooting.

WEEK 04

Spindle, Drives & Machine Systems

Spindle faults, power electronics, interlocks, tool changers and machine sequences.

WEEK 05

Siemens / FANUC / Syntec / GSK

Platform-specific diagnostic concepts and transferable troubleshooting methodology.

WEEK 06

Maintenance, Recovery & Final Project

Backup principles, preventive maintenance, complete fault simulation and final service report.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

A complete foundation for CNC service engineering.

CNC ArchitecturePLC / PMCServo SystemsSpindle Systems DrivesEncodersDigital I/OMachine Parameters Alarm DiagnosticsBackup & RecoveryPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting Machine InterlocksTool ChangersService ReportsRoot-Cause Analysis

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Real problems. Structured diagnosis.

Students work through realistic CNC service scenarios rather than memorizing alarms.

CASE 01

CNC Axis Alarm

Build a diagnostic sequence before replacing any component.

CASE 02

Machine Won't Start

Trace interlocks, I/O and PLC conditions.

CASE 03

Servo Alarm

Separate electrical, feedback and mechanical causes.

CASE 04

Following Error

Investigate position, encoder, tuning and mechanical factors.

CASE 05

Axis Won't Reference

Analyze sensors, encoder, PLC signals and parameters.

CASE 06

Spindle Doesn't Start

Follow the command and feedback chain systematically.

CASE 07

Tool Changer Fault

Diagnose sequence, sensors, pneumatics and PLC logic.

FINAL CASE

Complete Machine Failure

Produce a full root-cause analysis and professional service report.

THE PLASTEN METHOD

Stop replacing parts.
Start diagnosing problems.

Every case follows the same engineering logic.

01 Understand the symptom
02 Read the alarm
03 Collect evidence
04 Isolate the subsystem
05 Test the hypothesis
06 Verify the repair

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Prove your engineering skills.

The final assessment combines theory, diagnostics, a practical troubleshooting case and a professional service report.

40Theory
20Diagnostics
25Practical case
15Service report

70 / 100 minimum passing score

PLASTEN ACADEMY

Certificate of Completion

This certificate is awarded to

STUDENT NAME

for successfully completing

CNC SYSTEMS TRACK — INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Diagnostics • Maintenance • Troubleshooting

Certificate ID: PCE-XXXXXXOnline Verification

CERTIFICATION

PLASTEN CNC SYSTEMS TRACK

Successful participants receive a digital Plasten certificate with a unique certificate ID and online verification.

This is an independent professional training and certification program. It is not an official Siemens, FANUC, Syntec or GSK certification unless explicitly stated for an authorized training arrangement.

$500 OR LESS

Request course information.

$490

Founding Class price for the CNC Systems Track. Every PLASTEN Academy course, including Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanics, is priced at $500 or less.

  • 6-week professional program
  • 30 technical lessons
  • 6 live instructor workshops
  • 12+ practical troubleshooting cases
  • Weekly assignments
  • Final examination
  • Digital handbook and templates
  • PLASTEN certificate

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. Basic electrical, industrial machinery and CNC knowledge is recommended, but the program starts with machine architecture and service-engineering fundamentals.

Is this official Siemens or FANUC certification?

No. PLASTEN Academy is an independent professional training program unless a particular course is explicitly delivered under an authorized training arrangement.

Do I need access to a CNC machine?

No. The program can be completed online using the provided cases and materials. Access to a real machine is highly beneficial for additional practice.

Can I take just the Hydraulics or Pneumatics course?

Yes. Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanics are offered as separate courses, and are also priced at $500 or less. Select the course you're interested in in the form above.

Can companies train several engineers?

Yes. PLASTEN can provide corporate and private-group training. Contact us for a company program.