INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS · CNC CELL INTEGRATION

Master Industrial Robotics, CNC Machine Tending & Smart Automation.

Master 6-axis industrial robot programming, collaborative robots (Cobots), automated CNC machine tending, pneumatic/hydraulic workholding, PLC ladder logic, machine vision, and lights-out manufacturing cell integration.

Automation & Robotics
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PRACTICAL · INDUSTRY · CNC
COURSE OVERVIEW

Bridge industrial robotics with automated CNC manufacturing cells.

The Automation & Robotics course at LENOCAM delivers specialized, hands-on training for high-efficiency Industry 4.0 production environments. Learn robot kinematics, teach pendant programming, tool center point (TCP) calibration, discrete I/O handshakes with Fanuc/Siemens controllers, and automated machine tending.

ROBOT KINEMATICS 01

6-Axis Robot Programming

Program articulated 6-axis robots and collaborative cobots using teach pendants, defining joint, linear, and circular movement commands with precision velocity profiles.

CNC TENDING 02

Automated CNC Machine Tending

Design automated billet loading, pneumatic vise/chuck actuation, automated machine door cycling, and finished part unload sequences for CNC lathes and VMCs.

PLC & SENSORS 03

PLC Ladder Logic & Sensor I/O

Interface proximity sensors, optical safety curtains, and pneumatic solenoids with industrial PLCs and CNC controllers via discrete M-code handshakes.

LIGHTS-OUT CELL 04

Smart Manufacturing & Machine Vision

Integrate 2D industrial machine vision for part orientation verification, automatic defect rejection, and uninterrupted 24/7 lights-out CNC machining.

CORE SKILLS

Lead the transition to smart, automated Industry 4.0 manufacturing.

A comprehensive practical curriculum bridging robotics, automated material handling, sensor networks, and CNC controller communication.

01 ROBOTICS

Industrial Robot Kinematics & TCP Calibration

Configure robotic frames, calibrate tool center points, and program precise spatial trajectories.

  • World, Base, Tool, and Work Object coordinate frames
  • Tool Center Point (TCP) 4-point and 6-point calibration
  • Linear (MoveL), Joint (MoveJ), and Circular (MoveC) motion commands
  • Wait, Set, Reset, and conditional programming logic
02 MACHINE TENDING

Automated CNC Spindle Tending & End-Effectors

Engineer custom robotic grippers and automated part transfer routines for CNC machines.

  • Pneumatic two-finger parallel and vacuum suction end-effectors
  • Billet picking from index tables, gravity feeders, and pallets
  • Automatic pneumatic chuck and hydraulic vise clamping control
  • Part blow-off, chip clearing nozzle sequencing, and re-grip stations
03 COMMUNICATION

CNC & Robot I/O Handshake Protocol

Synchronize machine tool cycles with robotic handling without human intervention.

  • Discrete M-code handshake wiring (M-code trigger & M-fin confirmation)
  • Industrial bus communication (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP)
  • Door opening/closing interlock synchronization
  • Fault detection, emergency override, and automatic recovery routines
04 PLC PROGRAMMING

PLC Automation & Ladder Logic

Program programmable logic controllers that govern automated cellular manufacturing.

  • Siemens & Allen-Bradley ladder logic architecture
  • Timer, counter, and bit-shift registers for parts counting
  • Proximity sensors, photo-electric eyes, and pneumatic valve manifolds
  • HMI (Human-Machine Interface) touchscreen panel configuration
05 MACHINE VISION

2D Machine Vision & Part Inspection

Deploy smart optical cameras for autonomous part identification and quality sorting.

  • Cognex/Keyence industrial machine vision setup and lighting
  • Pattern matching, edge detection, and orientation angle offsets
  • Automated dimensional check and pass/fail bin sorting
  • Integration with robotic pick-and-place coordinate data
06 CELL SAFETY

Robotic Cell Safety & ISO 10218 Compliance

Design compliant safeguarding zones for industrial robots and collaborative cobots.

  • Safety laser scanners, optical light curtains, and safety mats
  • ISO 10218-1/2 and ISO/TS 15066 collaborative robot safety standards
  • Safety PLC configuration and redundant dual-channel E-stop loops
  • Risk assessment and safe work cell layout optimization
Practical CNC Machining in Lab
PRACTICAL LEARNING

Program industrial robots. Integrate automated CNC cells.

Students program real industrial robotic arms connected to CNC machine simulators, automated loading fixtures, and pneumatic chuck stations in the LENOCAM robotics lab.

01 6-Axis Industrial Robot & Cobot Programming
02 Automated CNC Machine Tending & Clamping Integration
03 PLC Ladder Logic & Machine Vision Inspection
WHO IT'S FOR

Built for practical learners.

01

Automation & Robotics Engineers

Graduates and diploma holders wanting to specialize in industrial robotics, factory automation, and smart manufacturing.

02

CNC Programmers & Machinists

Machinists wanting to master automated loading, pallet changers, and lights-out CNC production cells.

03

Mechatronics & Electrical Technicians

Technicians seeking high-growth career opportunities in automated automotive, electronics, and aerospace manufacturing plants.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Training that moves you toward the workplace.

LENOCAM provides practical training and career-focused learning to help students move toward manufacturing work.

01 Industrial Robotics Fundamentals
02 CNC Cell Integration & PLC Logic
03 Robotics & Automation Engineer Placement
READY TO START?

Take the next step with LENOCAM.

Talk to the LENOCAM team about course details, training schedules and the right program for your goals.