• Basics of PLC technology and understand the concept of "Programmable" Software Control
• Knowledge of latest features available with PLC technology
• Knowledge on types of PLCs and HMI
• Knowledge about various application possibilities of PLCs
• Importance & types of Sensors and Peripherals
• Knowledge on PLC Features / Usage

Mr. B MURALIDHAR, Industry Expert

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

Started his carrier with the Design of Contractor logic for Cylindrical Grinding machines, Surface grinders, Gear shapers, SPMs, etc. With the evolvement 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 CYL. 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, Fanuc0 (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 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.