Commissioning
Testing, parameterisation and verification of safety requirements. We configure drives, axes and software so the machine produces from day one.
Full details in the Safety section.
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The software that
moves machines.
CNC controls, industrial automation and machine vision.
We design, commission, and stay by your side.
CNC machine tools
Automation
Commissioning
Electrical schematics
Machine vision
Supervision
Retrofit
Assistance
Separate skills.
One company.
Chi siamo
Our experience,
at your service
LD Software can count on the decade-long experience of its technicians, who will find the right solution for your needs.
We specialise in building complete software solutions for the machine-tool and industrial-automation sector.
We provide full support for the analysis, development and installation of state-of-the-art software to improve performance and efficiency. Over the years we have gained the knowledge and experience to always offer the best solution, both economically and functionally.
CNC machine tools
Autonomous, precise,
ready to produce.
We follow the machine through every stage of its life: from first power-on to returning to the line after years of service.
- Commissioning
- Testing, parameterisation and verification of safety requirements.
- Retrofit
- Replacing the control on existing machines while reusing the mechanics.
- Support
- Diagnosis and intervention on site or remotely.
Retrofit
Nothing is too old. We replace control, drives and motors while reusing the mechanics: more reliability, dependable data, downtime cut by up to 90%.
Support
Diagnosis and intervention on site or remotely on Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Fagor and OSAI CNCs. We find the cause, propose the solution and often optimise the work cycle.
Industrial automation
The process that
runs itself.
Methods and technologies that make the production cycle autonomous, with control always in the hands of those running the plant.
- Software engineering
- PLC logic written to fit the cycle, not adapted to it.
- Machine vision
- Quality control and robot guidance with industrial cameras.
- Supervision
- A single interface for plants that differ from one another.
Software engineering
PLC logic written to fit the cycle. We analyse the specs and design with all the major PLC brands, open to other products you consider suitable.
Electrical design
Compliant CAD electrical schematics — functional and wiring — with full documentation: to modernise an existing plant or build a new machine.
Machine vision
Recognition, measurement and robot guidance with the leading industrial cameras. We recommend the system with the best value for money.
Supervision
The whole plant
on a single screen.
Supervision software for production lines, Industry 4.0 ready: a single interface for machines of different brands, with production data always available.
- Single interface
- One workstation for different plants and controls.
- Production data
- Collection, history and alarms available on the floor or remotely.
- Industry 4.0
- Systems compliant with the required interconnection standards.
Single interface
A single workstation for machines and controls of different brands.
Production data
The software connects to your ERP, oversees the whole process and provides useful statistics and alerts to improve it.
Industry 4.0
Systems compliant with interconnection requirements, from a single component to the entire production line.
Safety
Commissioning is notjust switching the machine on.
We ensure compliance with the requirements of art. 69 of Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 in the design, testing, use, repair, modification and maintenance of work equipment.
For us, commissioning is not just switching the machine on: it is everything about safety. We ensure full compliance with art. 69 of Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 in the design, testing, use, repair, modification and maintenance of work equipment.
The stages
- Design of the wiring diagrams: push-button panels, I/O modules, drives, motors.
- Configuration of drives, motors, encoders and optical scales.
- Configuration of axis kinematics and dynamics.
- Parameterisation and installation of the software needed for correct operation.
- PLC software for the CNC auxiliary signals (T, F, S, M), push-button panels and solenoid valves.
- Pneumatic, hydraulic and electric turrets; fixed-position or random tool change.
- Spindles, electrospindles, synchronised counter-spindle, driven tools.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic units: tailstocks, steady rests, part-unloading arms.
- Touch or laser measuring probes, wired or wireless.
- Loading/unloading gantries managed by an external PLC or directly by the CNC.
- Serial, ethernet and modbus communication for remote connection.
- Custom pages tailored to your needs.
You are supported by qualified, well-trained staff, so you can work — and let others work — in complete peace of mind and safety.
Training
PLC programmingcourse.
From the bit to the double word, from the algorithm to the ladder. Examples and exercises taken from the field, not the manual.
How a program is structured
Main communication protocols
Ladder, instruction list, structured text
PLC configuration and applications
Want to get into industrial automation, or are you already in and want to go deeper to work better? We build the course around your needs — at ease, never out of place — clearing up every doubt. At the end you receive an attendance certificate to add to your CV.
In the classroom
Beginner course
For those starting from scratch with PLCs. From Boolean logic and logic gates to basic functions and simple data types: you'll learn to configure a PLC, connect to it and debug an existing program. Course materials included and a simulator to practise at home; in class you work on real PLCs with instructors of many years' experience.
Intermediate course
For those who have taken the Beginner course or already know PLCs. Complex data types, use of pointers, integration of an HMI panel, Servo drives and inverters. Course materials included and a simulator for home; in class you work on real PLCs with instructors of many years' experience.
Advanced course
A specialisation path built around your needs, following on from the intermediate course.
Online
Classes split by starting level, live with an instructor you can interact with at any time: an interactive whiteboard with real-time explanation and simulation software to complete the assigned exercises.
Topics
How a program is structured
Main communication protocols
Ladder, instruction list, structured text
PLC configuration and applications
Controls and PLCs we work on
SIEMENS
FANUC
HEIDENHAIN
FAGOR
Rockwell
OMRON
MITSUBISHI
Software development environments
.NET
Delphi
Java
JavaScript
Python