It took 18 years to get a CNC router and now finally we are getting a Weinig molder (used) after over 25 years in the business!

Can some of you Weinig owners point me to some resources for learning to operate this wonderful new machine? I can noodle around Youtube, but are there some books, videos, or other resources?

We got an old refurb Weinig Rondamat 925 too and need to learn to use that as well.

Weinig has (or at least used to) a class for new owners of their machines. In North Carolina, 2-3 days, and they teach your operator enough to not do any serious damage. Beyond that, you need to spend some time with the machine and then get specific questions for things you have.

There are also some private techs that can come to your facility and train you tailored to your products.

I agree with David. Get some training. It will save you headaches and loss production.
As well so for your grinder. Any minute flaw on your knives shows up tenfold on your moulding. It's well worth having someone come in and start you off on the right foot.

Scott
FYI
The Weinig R-925 is one of the most temperamental profile grinders ever made. The first thing I would do is remove the carriage that holds the grinding arbor, and drill the holes on the bottom a little bit bigger to create a larger water flow on the table, there is also a drain plug there (allen wrench head), remove it and flush the area free of rust and debris that may have accumulated inside over the years.
Be Patient, start with straight knives, radius and bevels until your confidence builds before attempting a complex moulding knife.
I hope this helps
Good Luck

Scott,

Last year we bought a 4 head molder by Leadermac. Not having any familiarity, I had Paul Hobbs come and check the machine over, fettle it and teach me how to use it.

It was some of the best money I have ever spent.

Paul was with Weinig for 30 years and he goes around repairing molders. He's a great guy, works quickly and is available by phone for additional help.

He can be reached at:

(704) 414-0407.

You soon be up and running safely and with confidence.

I agree Read's opinion
Paul is second to none.
Many of our clients have worked with Paul and they all say the same as Read!

thanks for the helpful responses

Training will be well worth the investment. Paul does a great job. The investment will pay for itself with lumber savings alone.

Be Safe,

Dr. David Rankin

Hi Scott,
I did the weinig training last March for a 8 head machine we purchased. The grinding and moulder training were comprised of two days for each( 4 total ). The instructor was excellent in all aspects of the course. For the grinding there is a mix of class and lab time with much of the focus on actual hands on time with the grinder. I ground four casing templates( first time ever on a grinder) with the first taking me about one to two hours and the last two about twenty minutes including a couple minutes of wait time for approval. The moulder training had more time dedicated to theory and setup. The instructor goes over general theory and setup and then brings you to the machine. At the moulder you will do your own setup from the knives you ground and do some test runs. You start as a group and then do your own setup for your profile. I wouldn't think of starting a moulder with no experience looking back now compared to what I thought I knew then. We are going to be setting up our new moulder in a couple months and plan to have weinig come and do a complete setup and training for everyone in the shop. Depending on your operation I would consider doing both if possible. The reason for the on site training I am opting for is they can train you on your machine and train multiple people so you aren't dependent on one operator. All in all I would recommend the training with out hesitation. Any employees I get post weinigs visit will be on a plane to mooresville for traing.
Thanks,
Kevin