Planning conference for project work in the 2025/26 school year

Decision on all proposed projects and their project management.

Feel free to take a look at the projects of the other groups. Here

Meeting of project managers, decision on project team formation

Announcement of team members and project managers for individual projects on this website!

Today, we got to know our project, ‘Maintenance tool for machine tools,’ as a team and received an introduction to our project from Mr. Brandt. We were able to visit the two training rooms with their machines and get an overview. Furthermore, open questions about the project were discussed and answered.

During this period, we met online as a team in team meetings to determine the distribution of tasks in advance. In these meetings, we brainstormed ideas for our logo and discussed the general internet presence via the website.

The project team got together and compiled initial rough ideas and presented the preliminary work done by the team members.

After a brief discussion with the project supervisors, Mr. Müller and Mr. Brandt, we installed the ‘Stateviewer’ software that Mr. Müller had given us, along with the user manual. 

As a team, we went through the website that our colleague Kevin had created and worked out some ideas together.

On today's project day, Kevin and I recorded the listed machines on site to get a general overview of their scope. We documented the location, type and number of machines, which will later have to be entered into the Stateviewer.

Kevin also photographed various type plates and other machine data so that I can request the appropriate data sheets from the respective manufacturers afterwards. These are necessary in order to enter the relevant information into the software in the future. The reason for this is that some of the machines are very old and no suitable maintenance documentation is available, or the manufacturers no longer exist on the market.

At the end of the day, Mr. Schäfer presented his ideas on the application, handling and network connection of the project. The technical discussion focused in particular on the aspects of user-friendliness and network infrastructure (redundancy). Since the machines are located in different rooms, reliable updating and high reliability of the software must still be guaranteed.

We ended the project day with these new insights. Now it is time to organise the collected information and data and prepare it for the next steps.

I was not personally present on this project day. I worked behind the scenes to obtain documents for the Kunzmann WF410MC milling machine and the conventional Weiler lathe. To do this, I contacted the managing director of Seitz Werkzeugmaschinen and requested documents such as checklists and operating instructions. I shared these with my colleagues in our team channel.

We discussed the specifications with Mr Schäfer and clarified any open questions. As a team, we calculated the time required for each individual task per person. Mr Schäfer also explained the structure and content of the partial and complete documentation in more detail and showed us examples from previous projects.

On site in room W09, my colleagues showed me the premises and two machines that will also be included. 

Amine agreed to take on the task of creating workshop drawings showing the layout of the machines. 

I volunteered to create analogue documents for future operators, similar to work instructions, in order to simplify practical maintenance. Based on the lubrication and maintenance schedules, a list describing the practical maintenance procedure for each machine will be made available to machine users in parallel with the Stateviewer. 

In workshop W016 and room C019, we gained an overview of potential installation locations, access to the power supply and the internet connection.

Compulsory event at BBS1 Mainz

Lecture: Current developments in drive technology

Speaker: Gregor Wohlfahrt, SEW Bruchsal

As the project has only a limited budget, I have also made efforts to obtain budget approvals and asked the IT department for discarded material that we can reuse for our installation.

This week, Robin and I determined the required network cable length for rooms W016 and C019. To do this, we measured the approximate installation distance on site and checked where the cables could be laid optimally.

In addition to determining the length, we also weighed the installation materials, such as installation pipes and clamps, and planned the material requirements accordingly.

Another step was to install the screen mount that Kevin made himself for the 55" screen in room W016. We hung it up properly and then securely attached the screen.

This allowed us to successfully complete an important part of the installation work and lay the foundation for further network and media technology installation.

This week, the machines were divided among the team members in order to create a suitable maintenance plan for each machine. This allowed each team member to familiarise themselves with the respective systems.

In addition, we took further pictures of the machines, which now also show the newly attached machine identification stickers. These serve to improve identification and documentation in the maintenance system, as well as to clearly indicate the lubrication points.

I have started to draw up the maintenance plan for the Frommia grinding machine. 

In addition, queries with the project supervisors regarding the required computers were successfully clarified, so that the next steps in the technical implementation can now be prepared.

Thanks to the support of my company (NetzDienste RheinMain), we were able to obtain the necessary materials such as OBO installation pipes, clamps and HDMI cables.

During the autumn holidays, we mainly worked on the project documentation that we had divided among ourselves.

Each team member created individual maintenance plans for the machines assigned to them, which will later be integrated into the Stateviewer. 

In addition, I spent this week working intensively on organising the budget and resources for our project.

My first step was to go to my department head to ask if and how I could apply for a corresponding budget. Unfortunately, he was unable to give me any specific information, but recommended that I create an entry on the intranet in order to obtain information and possible support from colleagues or find the right contact person.

At the same time, I sought a meeting with the works council to discuss alternative financing options. There, I was advised that we could also contact our business partner to explore possible support.

In addition, I contacted the IT department to clarify whether two computers could be made available to us for the project. After an internal review, IT confirmed that two devices would be provided to us as a donation.

However, before we could use them, the computers first had to be freed from the internal system mask and then reinstalled with Windows 11. 

Overall, this process was very instructive – especially with regard to internal coordination between different departments, the internal ‘external image’ of my department, and the practical organisation of project resources.

Amine and I enlarged the through hole in the cable duct for the Ethernet cable to a diameter of 32 mm using a Forstner bit and then a step drill. We routed the laid cable above the ceiling panels to behind the projector screen, where the monitor will later be mounted.

The screen mount procured by our project supervisors has also been delivered in the meantime. 

In rooms W016 and C019, we installed the OBO installation pipes and the necessary pipe clamps. To do this, we drilled the mounting holes and inserted the appropriate dowels. 

Through my training company, I was able to organise two Lenovo ThinkCentre computers for our project. These were completely reset and reinstalled with Windows 11. As the devices were donated to the school, I prepared the corresponding donation receipt for the support association to pass on to the teachers. 

In addition, I created further photo documentation of the lubrication points on the machines in order to integrate them into the maintenance plans I created.

On the project day, Amine and I mounted the wall bracket for the control station screen in room C019.

We then attached the installation pipes and fed the Ethernet cable through the ceiling panel, for which we made a precise hole cut-out. 

As a team, we also discussed the interim presentation and agreed on the next steps.

While setting up the computers, Robin and Kevin noticed that there was no internet access. We then consulted with our project supervisor, Mr Schäfer, to clarify how to proceed. 

Finally, we considered how to attach the technical components – such as the switch, Raspberry Pi and multiple socket strip – below the screen in room C019.

Interim presentation:
My team and I presented the current status and the steps taken so far, as well as the next steps, to our project supervisors and a few other interested parties. This marked another important milestone in the progress of our project.
We immediately noted down the subsequent criticism and tips so that we could improve our final presentation.
Processing the clamping tabs:
Working together, Kevin, Amine, and I first cut the clamping tabs to size, deburred them, and bent them 90° at the desired points.
I marked the tabs and carefully grained them so that all positions were precisely prepared. Kevin and Amin then drilled the corresponding 4.5 mm holes. Thanks to our teamwork, we were able to carry out the steps efficiently and precisely.
Team photos:
We also took, edited, and uploaded new team photos for our website in our project T-shirts.

This week, Kevin and I cut the base plate to size on the guillotine shears. We then took care of the metal strips that will later be used to assemble the PC components. Since a large number of strips were required, we divided the tasks sensibly: Amine took care of some of the preliminary work, while Kevin and I took care of deburring, precise marking, and then punching, bending, and drilling the strips. This allowed us to produce the necessary brackets efficiently and cleanly.
I also continued working on my maintenance instructions outside of school on Monday.

This week, Kevin and I cut the base plate to size on the guillotine shears. We then took care of the metal strips that will later be used to assemble the PC components. Since a large number of strips were required, we divided the tasks sensibly: Amine took care of some of the preliminary work, while Kevin and I took care of deburring, precise marking, and then punching, bending, and drilling the strips. This allowed us to produce the necessary brackets efficiently and cleanly.
I also continued working on my maintenance instructions outside of school on Monday.

We coordinated the next steps and the further procedure within the team. Kevin and Robin dismantled the component plate again in order to install the necessary ventilation openings under the planned computer position. At the same time, Amine and I started setting up the machines in StateViewer. Kevin, who had already familiarized himself with StateViewer, gave Amine and me a briefing on how to use it. This evening and over the next few weeks, Amine and I will be working on the machine layout in StateViewer. The aim is to fill the software with all the relevant information in a structured manner, such as location, machine type, machine designation, and maintenance intervals. 

My completed maintenance instructions were printed in colour and laminated. The aim is to ensure that every student who uses the respective machine has maintenance instructions in the form of a clear checklist at their fingertips at all times.
In addition, I digitized the operating instructions for the Kunzmann CNC milling machine, which were previously only available in analog form. Due to the large size of the manual, it had to be divided into stacks of 30 pages each before scanning. The resulting PDF files were then merged on the PC and finally checked in their entirety.
This ensures that all operating instructions—including those for the CNC milling machine—are stored completely and centrally in StateViewer.
On the project evening, Robin and I properly laid the previously provisionally laid patch cables that run from the switch to the CNC milling machine.

This week, I mainly focused on filling the maintenance tool “StateViewer” with content. I entered the relevant maintenance information for the machines assigned to me into the system. This included the respective operating instructions, maintenance checklists, and the associated maintenance intervals. The goal was to store all information in a structured and clear manner so that it could be easily and comprehensively used later in class.
At the same time, I began creating my partial documentation. In doing so, I summarized and documented the work steps I had completed so far. The initial focus was on describing my areas of responsibility and the tasks I had already completed.

The project documentation has been prepared; the team has met via Teams to collaborate.

The project documentation has been prepared; the team has met via Teams to collaborate.

The project documentation has been prepared; the team has met via Teams to collaborate.

Submission of complete and partial documentation

Planning conference for project work in the 2025/26 school year

Decision on all proposed projects and their project management.

Feel free to take a look at the projects of the other groups. Here

Meeting of project managers, decision on project team formation

Announcement of team members and project managers for individual projects on this website!

Today, we got to know our project, ‘Maintenance tool for machine tools,’ as a team and received an introduction to our project from Mr. Brandt. We were able to visit the two training rooms with their machines and get an overview. Furthermore, open questions about the project were discussed and answered.

During this period, we met online as a team for team meetings to determine the distribution of tasks in advance. In these meetings, we brainstormed ideas for our logo and discussed the general internet presence via the website.

This week, the joint introduction of all PZ and PD project groups took place. The keynote speaker was Mr Musielack, who explained the process, the evaluation criteria and the organisation of the project work. He was supported by the project managers Mr Brandt, Mr Decker, Mr Donath, Mr Gülsever, Mr Müller and Mr Schäfer, who were available to answer questions.

I was not present on that day, but my team informed me of everything important afterwards. I learned that we had received a roadmap for the project launch, which outlined all organisational and project-specific points. In addition, a project spokesperson was elected and a mind map was created together to structure the specifications and plan the next steps.

I was also not present on this project day, but my team members informed me in detail about the process. My team recorded the machines on site to document their location, type and number. In addition, the type plates and data were collected so that the appropriate data sheets could be requested from the respective manufacturers at a later date. This was particularly important as some of the machines are older and complete documentation is no longer available.

At the end of the day, Mr Schäfer presented his ideas on the application, handling and network connection of the project. The focus was on user-friendliness and reliability so that the software would also work reliably with machines in different rooms.

These new insights were very helpful for me to get up to speed and better understand the further course of the project.

This week, we finalised our specifications and agreed on the next steps in the project. I thought about how best to design the overview plans for the workshops in order to clearly show the machine layout.

As a team, we also discussed the network connection and user management in StateViewer and prepared the digitisation of the existing documentation. All in all, it was a productive day with clear goals for the coming weeks.

This week was all about our specifications. As a team, we gathered all the important points, discussed them and organised them into a clear structure. The main focus was on task allocation, scheduling and the technical implementation of our project.

I agreed to take on the task of creating workshop drawings showing the layout of the machines. The aim is to improve the overview of the spatial structure and facilitate later implementation in practice.

Together with our supervisors, we clarified open questions and discussed the feasibility of some ideas. During a further inspection, we were also able to determine the final locations of the screens. This also made the connection to the school network more concrete; our preliminary work should help the IT department to implement everything more easily later on.

At the end of the evening, we supplemented our specifications and filled them with new details. We now have a solid foundation to start the next phase.

Compulsory event at BBS1 Mainz

Lecture: Current developments in drive technology

Speaker: Gregor Wohlfahrt, SEW Bruchsal

This week, we installed the monitor in room W016 and successfully put it into operation. This marks another important step forward for our control stations.

I have also started to draw up the workshop layout plan. In it, I am recording the exact arrangement of the machines in order to create a clear plan that can later be used for further planning and documentation.

Overall, it was a productive week in which we made noticeable progress towards implementation.

This week, we divided the machines among the team and set ourselves the goal of completing the maintenance schedules. I have already started with the GEMA lathes. We agreed to use a standard template so that the schedules are clear and easy to understand for the students and trainees who will be working with them later.

We also discussed the order list with our supervisor and considered how best to organise the process so that the materials arrive on time and everything runs smoothly.

During the autumn holidays, I worked intensively on the maintenance schedules for the machines I am responsible for in our company. My goal was to create a clear and concise structure so that both I and the respective operators could work efficiently and comprehensively with it in the future.

First, I created a draft maintenance plan for each machine. The main focus was on recording the necessary steps, the intervals at which certain components need to be checked or replaced, and the safety aspects that need to be taken into account. This draft served to gain an initial overview and to include the special features of individual machines.

Based on these drafts, I then developed a standardised checklist. This checklist serves as a practical guide and ensures that the maintenance of each machine is carried out according to the same structured procedure. This makes the maintenance process clearer, easier to understand and easier to document.

It was particularly important to me that the checklist was structured in a way that was easy to understand and could be used directly in everyday work. Operators can now see step by step which points need to be completed, ensuring that no important tasks are overlooked.

On that day, I presented the maintenance checklist to the group and we went through the individual points together to ensure a uniform approach for all machines. 

Samantha and I enlarged the through hole in the cable duct to 32 mm using a Forstner bit and then a step drill so that the Ethernet cable could be laid neatly. We ran the cable above the ceiling panels to the back of the projector screen, where the monitor will be mounted later.

The monitor mount we ordered has now arrived.

In rooms W016 and C019, we also installed OBO installation pipes with pipe clamps. To do this, we drilled the mounting points and inserted suitable dowels.

Samantha and I started this project day by preparing the screen space in room C019. To do this, we first attached the wall mount to the designated position. Then we took care of the cable routing: we installed the conduit pipes and pulled the Ethernet cable through the ceiling panel, for which we had previously made a suitable opening.

We then sat down with the group to go through the status of our interim presentation and assign the next tasks. While setting up the computers, we discovered that there was currently no internet connection available. We therefore consulted with our project supervisor, Mr Schäfer, to determine how to proceed.

Finally, we thought about how to place the technology under the screen. The main focus was on the arrangement of the switch, Raspberry Pi and the multiple socket so that everything would be neatly installed and easily accessible later on.

This week, we had our interim presentation as a whole team project. We presented the current status of our project to our supervisors. Afterwards, we received feedback on what we should add and general tips for the next presentation. Then I continued to help Samantha and Kevin with the metal strips.

This week, I assisted Samantha and Kevin with processing sheet metal strips. I took on various tasks, including deburring, marking, drilling, and bending. This allowed me to follow the process in practice and directly assist with its implementation.
At the same time, I continued working on the maintenance plans, supplementing and refining my previous content.

This week, I worked intensively on the maintenance schedules. To do this, I gathered the necessary information from the operating manuals for the respective machines so that I could complete the maintenance schedules professionally. I also inspected the machines on site, checked the lubrication points, and then recorded them in the maintenance schedules. 

This week, I uploaded the overview plans to StateViewer and set up the necessary user accounts for teachers and students. At the same time, I continued working on my maintenance plans. Since Kevin had already familiarised himself with StateViewer, he gave Samantha and me an introduction and showed us the most important functions. From this point on, Samantha and I will take over further processing of the machine system in StateViewer. I also worked with Kevin to adjust the monitor mount on W016.

This week, I focused on documenting the existing machines and maintaining the data in Stateviewer. I photographed all the machines on site and added or checked the images in Stateviewer with the corresponding inventory numbers. This means that the machines are clearly assigned in the system and the overview is more reliable. I also connected the keyboard and mouse to PC W016 so that the station is fully usable again.

Unfortunately, I was not able to be there in person this week. To stay up to date, I asked my team to provide me with the most important information and updates. This way, I knew what had happened during the week and what work had been done.
At the same time, I used the time to complete my maintenance plans. I reviewed and supplemented the content and adapted it so that the plans are clear and comprehensible. I also started working on my partial documentation this week. I prepared the initial content and collected the most important points so that I can continue working in a structured manner over the next few weeks.

In this week, I had remote acces to the control station W016 from home. Through this connection, I was able to upload and integrate all the picture I had taken a few days earlier into the StateViewer system. This further improved and completed the documentation of the equipment.
In addition, I reviewed and updated the existing maintenance plans and operationg manuals to ensure that all important information is clearly structured and up to date

In this week, I worked on and updated my project documentation

In this week, I worked on and updated my project documentation

Submission of the project documentation

Planning conference for project work in the 2025/26 school year

Decision on all proposed projects and their project management.

Feel free to take a look at the projects of the other groups. Here

Meeting of project managers, decision on project team formation

Announcement of team members and project managers for individual projects on this website!

Today, we got to know our project, ‘Maintenance tool for machine tools,’ as a team and received an introduction to our project from Mr. Brandt. We were able to visit the two training rooms with their machines and get an overview. Furthermore, open questions about the project were discussed and answered.

During this period, we met online as a team in team meetings to determine the distribution of tasks in advance. In these meetings, we brainstormed ideas for our logo and discussed the general internet presence via the website.

At the beginning, there was a general introduction for the entire PZ and PD class by the keynote speaker, Mr Musielack. All other project managers: Mr Brandt, Mr Decker, Mr Donath, Mr Gülsever, Mr Müller and Mr Schäfer were available at any time to answer specific questions. In this presentation, the general process, evaluation and acquisition of potential sponsors were discussed in detail.

You can find out more details here.

After the detailed introduction, we were given a roadmap for the evening and the start of the project. This covered many organisational processes as well as project-specific questions. We were able to discuss and debate the latter personally with our assigned project managers. As a team, we elected a project spokesperson who will communicate with the project managers on our behalf. We also created a mind map together using brainstorming to define a common thread for our specifications.

On today's project day, Samantha and I recorded the listed machines on site to get a general overview of the scope. This included the location, type and number of machines that need to be recorded in Stateviewer.

To this end, I recorded various type plates and data for the respective machines so that Samantha can request the data sheets from the relevant manufacturers in order to enter the relevant data into the software in the future. This is necessary because some machines are either very old and there is no adequate documentation for maintenance, or the respective manufacturer is no longer on the market.

At the end of the evening, Mr Schäfer shared his ideas on the application, handling and network connection of the project with us.

The focus of the technical discussion was on user-friendliness and network capability (redundancy). This is because different machines are located in different rooms and yet the software must be kept up to date and fail-safe. With these new insights, we ended the project day and now have to sort the newly acquired knowledge and data in an organisational manner.

The final specifications were discussed and adjusted as a group. Robin also gave us an introduction to Gantt charts to help us organise our time management. In addition, our supervisor, Mr Schäfer, specified the connection of the StateViewer software to the school network and we came to the conclusion that a connection via V-LAN would be the most practical, provided that IT agrees. The respective access rights in StateViewer were then defined. The four of us were designated as administrators, along with three teachers and five to six students. This was followed by an inspection with the supervisors, during which additional machines were to be added to the machine park. Mr Müller provided us with the relevant documentation for all machines, which we divided among ourselves in order to digitise it and extract the relevant data for our project.

In order to ensure a practical solution using StateViewer and work on the respective machine, we came to the conclusion that we would create a laminated maintenance list for the individual machines so that the students could carry out their maintenance and then enter it in StateViewer.

The focus of this evening was on the specifications, which we discussed in detail and drew up together. We included all the relevant points and drew up a rough schedule for the individual tasks and division of labour, which we then divided among ourselves. Afterwards, we discussed the final details, implementation and feasibility with the supervisors and determined the final locations for the screens during another inspection of the premises. Now we could also think about the implementation and connection to the school network. Our preliminary work will make it easier for the IT department at BBS1 Mainz to implement our plans as we do not have any direct influence on the school network. With this knowledge, we were able to add further points to the specifications and successfully conclude the evening.

Compulsory event at BBS1 Mainz

Lecture: Current developments in drive technology

Speaker: Gregor Wohlfahrt, SEW Bruchsal

This week, we installed the first screen in W016. For this purpose, we used the bracket I made, which has to be swivellable. Once it was installed, we were able to mount the 55" screen.

Furthermore, we reached an important milestone in our project with the submission of the final specifications and the official online presence through our website, which I created.

I also used the overview plans of the three rooms created by Amine to document all the machines. This step was taken in order to subsequently create appropriate stickers for the company.

During the week, I began the interim presentation in order to reach our team's next joint milestone early and discuss it over the course of the next few weeks.

This evening, we divided the machines among ourselves in order to draw up the respective maintenance schedules. It turned out that the documentation for one of my machines was not informative enough, as it dated back to 1969. Research with the manufacturer and on the Internet was also unsuccessful. For this reason, I had to compare it with a similar model and check it on site. Mr Bandt was a great help in defining the correct lubrication points and designations. I then attached the stickers I had created to each machine to ensure uniform labelling. This step is necessary because we want to transfer this identification to StateViewer and our maintenance schedules.

This week, I finished the interim presentation at home, which we plan to fill with pictures next week. In addition, following the specifications of the technical college, I began designing and structuring the interim documentation, which will be made available to all team members as a uniform template.

During the autumn holidays, I mainly worked on the maintenance schedules/checklists for the machines assigned to me. Describing how to carry out certain maintenance tasks for future trainees required some research for some of the maintenance tasks.

I also met with Robin in teams to discuss the future entry of maintenance tasks into StateViewer and simulated this using an example.

This week has been very practical so far. Robin and I installed the protective conduits for the Ethernet cable from the teachers' office W016 to the already mounted television in the same room and laid the corresponding cable. To do this, we first took measurements and cut the protective conduits to the appropriate length. Then, once we had drilled the holes, we attached the OBO pipe fasteners in accordance with the relevant standards. 

I then mounted the multiple socket strip behind the television on the wall so that it could be connected. The PC will be connected here later, as soon as it arrives.

All in all, this was the most exciting week, as we are now seeing more and more practical progress.

That evening, we were able to set up the PCs Samantha had brought with her for the screens. After installing Windows 11, Robin and I checked the previously installed network connection and wanted to set up our network to establish communication between the two control computers. In doing so, we encountered a problem in that the network interfaces provided to us did not have an internet connection. This problem must be solved by the school's IT department so that we can continue with the further setup.

Furthermore, our team considered a sensible arrangement for the network connection of the individual components. We decided to mount the PC, Raspberry Pi, external hard drive and similar devices on a base plate. Samanta and I will cut the base plate (tinplate) to size for this purpose. We will continue working on this next Monday so that we have a clean look and arrangement of the components.

This evening, our project group reached another milestone by giving our interim presentation to our supervisors and an audience.

We were able to present the current status, problems/solutions and the outlook for the rest of the project.

Afterwards, we received constructive and informative feedback from our supervisors.

We spent the rest of the evening working together to draw up a plan for how to sensibly accommodate the PC and network components in room C019.

After brainstorming and then creating a mind map and initial sketches, we agreed on a base plate that contains all the components and presents them well.

We then considered how to attach the individual components securely and sensibly, as the base plate will ultimately be hung on the wall so that it is clearly visible. Practicality and usability were our primary concerns, so we decided to attach the PC to the upper third of the base plate and hang the plate at a height where the PC can be easily switched on.

This week, Samantha and I cut the base plate to size on the guillotine shears and made our imagined sheet metal strips for attaching the PC components. As there were quite a few of them, Armine, Samantha and I divided up the work. This included deburring, marking, bending and finally drilling.

Afterwards, I arranged the PC and network components on the base plate with Robin according to the sketch and marked the drill holes for the fastenings. Then I punched holes and drilled by hand, as the plate was too large for the drilling table. Overall, it was a very practical evening, but one that is essential for our vision.

Today we finished the base plate. I attached the components with Samantha. Then we mounted the finished base plate on the wall together. In the meantime, Mr Brandt and Mr Müller gave us feedback on our work and suggested another task for the PC and a possible mounting bracket in W016. We plan to make and install these next week in order to complete all the practical work and focus on the network.

This week, I worked with Amine to adjust the existing monitor mount in W016 so that it fits more securely.

During the evening, I gave Samantha and Amine an introduction to StateViewer and explained the procedure for creating offline machines. We tested this procedure a few times to ensure that the machines are created and displayed correctly in StateViewer. The two of them will be working on this task over the coming weeks.

Afterwards, Robin and I discussed ideas for connecting the CNC milling machine in C019. We then discussed our proposed solutions with our supervisors.

That evening, I deposited the already laminated maintenance instructions with the respective machines. ​​In addition, documentary photos of our previous work have been taken for the complete and partial documentation. ​​In the further course of the evening, I took on various organisational and planning-related tasks with regard to the documentation and made them available in our Teams channel.

This evening was spent exclusively with the maintenance and maintenance intervals in StateViewer, the machines assigned to me by Alzmetall. ​​When this work was completed, I checked whether the synchronisation and correct display were working at both workstations, in C019 and W016. ​​I was able to confirm this.

During the holidays, I took care of my part of the documentation. ​​We also met as teams to prepare the overall documentation. Translated with.

Milestone: Handover of project documentation.

This week began with a few minor bug fixes on Monday on the Windows computers, which included smoothing out the accounts and fixing minor messages related to synchronisation. Ispenttherestoftheweekcreatingthebasicstructureofthefinalpresentationtosharewithmyprojectpartners, whichwediscussedduringascheduledTeamsmeetinglaterintheweek.

This evening, as in our last team meeting, we discussed the content for our final presentation. We then started the first test run, focusing on keeping to our speaking times and optimising them where necessary. Afterwards, we gave each other feedback on the presentation content. We also discussed open issues and implementations for the project presentation, which we want to implement next week.

In the last week before the final presentation, we practiced this several times and prepared everything for Saturday, the open house day.

The last day of the project was used to incorporate the changes into the overall documentation and to hand over the completed project to the project supervisors or the metal department.  
With this, the maintenance tool project for machine tools comes to an end.

Planning conference for project work in the 2025/26 school year

Decision on all proposed projects and their project management.

Feel free to take a look at the projects of the other groups. Here

Meeting of project managers, decision on project team formation

Announcement of team members and project managers for individual projects on this website!

Today, we got to know our project, ‘Maintenance tool for machine tools,’ as a team and received an introduction to our project from Mr. Brandt. We were able to visit the two training rooms with their machines and get an overview. Furthermore, open questions about the project were discussed and answered.

During this period, we met online as a team in team meetings to determine the distribution of tasks in advance. In these meetings, we brainstormed ideas for our logo and discussed the general internet presence via the website.

The first evening began with an introduction by the project supervisors. They presented the project phase schedule, the evaluation criteria and organisational points. Additional information on the schedule and planning aids can be found on the project website. 

We then received a schedule for the project launch and clarified practical details, such as room usage and material distribution. Afterwards, we were able to discuss project-related questions with the supervisors. In our group, we elected Samantha as project spokesperson and brainstormed initial ideas that will form the basis for our specifications. 

Finally, we looked at the project website prepared by Kevin, made minor changes and arranged access for everyone. We also asked Mr. Müller a few questions about the project requirements.

The next steps are to first create a requirements specification, which we will use as a basis for developing a functional specification. At the same time, we want to create a Gantt chart to clearly display tasks and scheduling.

Last week, we drew up our requirements specification. For this evening, we had planned to start on the functional specification and also to work on the technical implementation of our project. 

However, as I was unable to attend due to work commitments, we adjusted the plan together because we want to work through these steps as a complete team. We are therefore postponing them until next week.

Samantha and Kevin used the time to complete and correct our machine list (see also their daily reports) and also consulted with our supervisor, Mr Schäfer. We agreed that I would spend the next few days finding out more about the user management options in State Viewer and also prepare the Gantt chart.

At the beginning of the meeting, we briefly exchanged ideas within the group and shared our new findings with each other: 

• Samantha contacted representatives from Weiler and Kunzmann and was able to obtain initial maintenance plans and operating instructions.
• Amine would like to create overview plans for the machine rooms to make it easier to assign the machines.
• Kevin organised monitors through his employer that we can use for our control stations. He then gave us more detailed information about the findings from 1 September.
• I presented the user management options in State Viewer and gave a short briefing on our Gantt tool, which we intend to use for time planning and task allocation in the future.

We then clarified any outstanding questions with the supervisors: how many users will be created in State Viewer, what rights they will be given, and how the control stations and the CNC milling machine will be connected to the network. As a solution, we want to use our own VLAN in the school network. This still needs to be discussed with the IT coordinator. 

We were then able to finalise our specifications. We also included additional machines in our project. By the next meeting, we would like to digitise the documentation provided by Mr. Müller and work on our requirements specification at the same time.

Last week, we were able to digitise most of the machine documentation and continue working on the specifications. 

Today, we worked intensively on the specifications together. We collected and divided up all the tasks that needed to be done and tried to estimate the time required as accurately as possible.

We then coordinated the final details of the implementation with the supervisors. During an inspection of the rooms, we also determined the final locations for the control stations. This gives us a good basis for preparing the connection to the school network.

At the end of the meeting, we were able to add further points to our specifications, thus taking another important step forward.

Compulsory event at BBS1 Mainz

Lecture: Current developments in drive technology

Speaker: Gregor Wohlfahrt, SEW Bruchsal

This week, we have completed several important steps. Both our requirements specification and functional specification have been officially submitted, and our project website is now online. Another major step forward was the establishment of a separate network by the school's IT team, which we can now use and further expand for our project.

Together with Samantha, I determined the necessary installation materials for laying the cables after we identified the exact positions of the network endpoints in rooms C019 and W016. Kevin organised monitors and a custom-made bracket, which we installed in the evening together with Samantha. At the same time, Amine and Kevin completed the overview plans for the machine rooms.

During the week, I also documented our progress in the Gantt chart, adjusted the plan for the coming weeks and finalised the order list. Thanks to materials that had already been procured – some of which were homemade and with the support of Kevin and Samantha's employers – we were able to significantly reduce the outstanding balance.

At the meeting at the school, we coordinated our plans for the autumn holidays – during this time, we all want to work intensively on the maintenance instructions. We also received feedback on our specifications and website. The order list was submitted, and the school will cover the cost of the second monitor mount (65 inches).

Samantha, Armine and Kevin have already started on the first maintenance instructions. Kevin also obtained stickers for machine identification and affixed them on site. Together with him, I had a conversation with Mr. Schäfer, who confirmed that the school would provide us with a Raspberry Pi for the file server, which we were able to take with us immediately. In addition, I asked the IT coordinator if we could use the school's inventory to replace any missing IT equipment.

Next week, I plan to set up the file server so that we can integrate it into our system soon.

Over the past two weeks, I have begun creating maintenance schedules for the machines assigned to me. These schedules describe the individual maintenance tasks for the students in detail so that they can clearly understand the steps required for maintenance later on.

At the same time, I have set up the file server and carried out initial tests.

This week, Kevin and I began installing the network cable and assembling the control station in room W016. We laid the cable conduits, pulled the cables and installed power strips.

At the same time, Samantha and Armine were busy with the same tasks in room C019, where they also laid the network cable and prepared the control station.

Over the course of the week, we would like to continue working on the maintenance plans and begin preparing our interim presentation.

On Monday, Kevin and I began setting up the control computers that Samantha organised and brought with her. We encountered connection problems within the network and with the WAN connection, which now need to be resolved.

Samantha and I also planned a mounting bracket for the equipment needed in room C019 – operating computers, Raspberry Pi with external hard drive, switch and power strip. This will allow for clear and tidy cabling later on.

 Next week, I would like to take a closer look at our network problem. We also want to go through our interim presentation together in advance.

On Monday this week, we gave our interim presentation and presented the current status of our project to our supervisors. We then discussed and noted down the feedback we received.

After that, we planned a mounting plate on which all the equipment for room C0.19 will later be clearly attached – (operating computer, switch, Raspberry Pi, external hard drive, and power strip). To do this, we measured the components, made a sketch, and distributed the tasks within the group.

During the week, I placed the order for the necessary wiring ducts and patch cables, and after delivery, I cut the wiring ducts to size.

This week, I connected all operating resources as they will be in the final setup. I plugged in the components, set up the connection between the control computers and our new network drive, tested the function, and checked whether all devices communicate with each other as planned.

Conclusion: The problems with our network's WAN connection currently only occur sporadically in room C019, which should not hinder our work for the time being. Otherwise, I could not find any errors.

On Monday evening, Samantha and Kevin finished all the necessary parts so that we could assemble the mounting plate completely and then attach it to the wall. After that, I reconnected the equipment, hooked everything up, and completed the final setup.

Later, we received feedback on our work from our supervisors. Together, we agreed that a similar mount would be useful in room W016 to mount the control computer there behind the screen to save space.

This week, I worked on integrating the CNC milling machine. It turned out that certain necessary settings can only be changed with a service password, which we do not have ourselves. Therefore, I contacted Kunzmann Service during the week and had them issue me a day password for next Monday (calendar week 50).

At the same time, I continued setting up the control station, configured synchronization between the file server and the control computer, and installed the remaining installation pipes. I also took photos for documentation purposes and continued working on the maintenance plan for the Kaltenbach circular saw.

In addition, I assigned fixed IP addresses to the control computers and the Raspberry Pi.

This week, I was able to set the missing parameters on the CNC milling machine using the daily password. This made the machine's network drive accessible. However, the required machine folder, which according to the instructions should be created automatically and updated regularly, was not created.

For this reason, I will contact Kunzmann Service again at the next opportunity, as the machine cannot be integrated into StateViewer without this folder.

In the course of the evening, Samantha and I permanently installed the two patch cables from our switch to the CNC milling machine, which had been laid provisionally for the time being.

This week, I installed and connected the network splitters I ordered for the CNC milling machine.
Then I continued working on integrating the CNC milling machine into StateViewer. Since the machine folder was not automatically created on the network drive, I tried to determine the cause.
I also finished my maintenance manual and entered all of the machines assigned to me, including maintenance work, into StateViewer. 

Preparation of project documentation.

Preparation of project documentation.

Preparation of project documentation.

Preparation of project documentation.

The deadline for submitting the written report was January 12. After we had submitted all the documents to our project supervisors, we then found out about the requirements for the project presentations, which will take place on the information day (February 7).

I then continued working on integrating the CNC milling machine into StateViewer. Initially, problems arose because the machine was locked due to missing permissions.

After extensive troubleshooting, a new machine user called “Lehrer” was created and the necessary machine permissions were adjusted. Although the setup of the machine is not yet complete, logging in with the new user allowed the CNC milling machine to be used again to its full extent.

This week, we made final adjustments to StateViewer. This included arranging the machines and determining the starting points from which maintenance is activated.

We were then able to fix an error that had been caused by mirroring the file server to the control computers.

In calendar week 5, we began preparing the final presentation and continued to refine it, then we started the first run-through.