Programmable Logic controller (PLC) represents a key driver in automation, production & process planning in the manufacturing industry. Many industries of today, including packaging, pharmaceuticals, refineries, mines, machine shops, power plants and food industries use PLC systems for automation of their machinery to produce more, consistently, quickly and efficiently.

Modern PLC systems can be connected to data networks and interfaced with other automation control devices. However, for improvement / modification of the automation system, correct interpretation of the Logics and changes need to be made to the PLC program as and when required.

This course provides the skills necessary to understand how typical modern industrial PLC programs work, how to make changes to existing programs and how to create small programs from scratch.

This programme will benefit Managers, Engineers & Middle management personnel involved in the functions of Design & development, R&D, Production, Process planning, Application Engg. Maintenance and other related areas from Machine Tool, Auto & auto ancillaries, Packaging, pharmaceuticals, food processing and other General Engineering industries.

Industrial Engineers involved in planning, design and setup of manufacturing facilities & programming, installing equipment, purchasing or implementing cost reduction and automation programs.

The programme will be totally practical oriented with hands-on practice. Participants would be encouraged to raise questions and solicit feedback from the expert faculty.

This program will be conducted by the Industry Experts Mr. B MURALIDHAR and Ms. K. LAKSHMI KUMARI.

Mr. B MURALIDHAR is an AMIE from Institute of Engineers and Industrial experience for 38 years in Design and Development of electrical/electronic controls for various machine tools at HMT Machine Tools ltd Bangalore. He started his career with the Design of Contactor logic for Cylindrical Grinding machines, Surface grinders, Gear shapers, SPMs, etc. With the evolution of PLCs, Changed contactor logic to PLCs and have used almost all Siemens PLCs available as on date on various machine tools including SSMs & SPMs. In 1985, CNC cylindrical Grinding machine was developed using the Primo S system. Subsequently, many CNC machines like Cylindrical Grinders, Surface grinders, Gear Hobbers, Gear Shappers, SPMs, etc.,   were developed using CNC systems like Sinumerik, Hinumerik ( after HMT got collaboration from Siemens), Siemens 802D, Siemens 810D, Siemens 840D, Fanuc  (MD & TD) systems, 828D, 840Dsl and Fanuc0i. Apart from above, Assembly co-ordination, Prove out and commissioning at customer's end were our responsibilities.

Also, he contributed to various developmental activities such as a low-frequency converter for spindle orientation (PWM Technique) during the initial time, Pulse Generator for WEDM using IGBT, and during 2019-20, developed, Servo Manipulator with Force and Weight feedback.

Ms. K. LAKSHMI KUMARI has done her BE in electronics and communication and Worked in HMT Machine Tools Limited, Bangalore for 36 years, in various levels from Engineer Trainee to DGM (D & D).  She has involved in Design & Development of various SPMs, Conventional machines, CNC Turning machines, CNC Grinding machines, Horizontal and Vertical Machining centers, Flow Forming Lathe etc. Also Experienced in Reconditioning-Upgradation of Conventional Machines to CNC Machines. She has trained many New Engineers, Graduate Apprentice Trainees and Customers on Relay Logic design, Introduction to CNC system and drives and PLC programming.