GOMACO World Index --- GOMACO World 44.1 - November 2016

Go to School and Get Ready for the Next Paving Season

 

GOMACO University

Your week at GOMACO University includes time in the classroom with various presentations and question and answer sessions.

 

GOMACO University

GOMACO service personnel work with students during hands-on learning with University trainers or actual pavers like the GP3 pictured above.

 

 

C-450: March 21-24 at the Paving Center. The course will cover controls, setup, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics.

GT-3600 Operation: January 24-27, February 7-10, March 28-31 at the University. The course will cover controls, setup and operation of the GT-3600.

Three-Track Commander III Operation: January 10-13, February 21-24, March 14-17 at the University. The course will cover controls, setup and operation of the three-track Commander III.

Four-Track Commander III Operation: January 31-February 3, February 14-17 at the University. The course will cover controls, four-track barrier and paver setup and operation, and paving to profilograph specifications.  

G+ Diagnostics: January 17-20 (University), February 7-10 (Paving Center), April 11-14 (University). The course will cover maintenance and diagnostics for curb & gutter machines and pavers equipped with G+® control systems.

G21 & G22 Diagnostics for Curb & Gutter: February 28-March 3 at the University. The course will cover maintenance and diagnostics for machines equipped with G21 & G22 control systems. Micro and Network systems will be discussed as needed.

Trimmers: January 17-20 at the Paving Center, April 4-7 at the University. The course will cover controls, setup, operation, maintenance and advanced diagnostics.

Two-Track and Four-Track Paver Operation: January 3-6 at the University.  February 21-24, March 14-17, March 28-21 at the Paving Center. The course will cover controls, setup, operation, optional attachments (excluding the IDBI), and paving to profilograph specifications.

G21 & G22 Paver Diagnostics: February 28-March 3 at the Paving Center. The course will cover maintenance and advanced diagnostics for G21 & G22 control systems. Micro and Network systems will be discussed as needed.

Concrete Mix Design: January 25-27, February 1-3 at the Paving Center. The class will include basic concrete mix design, and move into advanced topics. Items being discussed include mix materials, the mix design process, the optimization of mixes, compatibility, edge slump, setting time problems, troubleshooting, and how mix design can affect rideability. The session will be taught by Mr. Mike Ayers, who is well known in the industry for his knowledge of concrete mixes. 

IDBI: January 3-6 at the Paving Center. The course will cover controls, setup, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics.

GOMACO/Leica Pavesmart Training: January 10-13 (Paving Center), February 14-17 (Paving Center), March 21-24 (University).  The course will cover use of Leica’s Pavesmart 3D software for concrete slipform paving. Class includes software setup, maintenance, and operation along with use on placer/spreaders and curb and gutter. The course will also cover the Leica handheld rover with VIVA software. Basic grade checking, stakeout, volumes and areas, data import and export will be covered. Diagnostics will conclude the course.

GOMACO/Trimble Training: April 4-7 at the Paving Center. The course will cover use of Trimble’s PCS900 software for concrete slipform paving. Includes machine setup and operation as well as use of Trimble’s data collection software. Diagnostics will conclude the course.

GOMACO/Topcon Training: April 11-14 at the Paving Center. The course will cover use of Topcon’s mmGPS solution for concrete curb and gutter paving. Includes machine operation as well as data collection and grade verification. Diagnostics will conclude the course.

Note: Additional classes will be scheduled as required.

 

 

Slipform Sam

For More Information, or to Register Online, Visit http://www.gomaco.com/university or contact the GOMACO Training Department at 712-364-4781 or email: gomacou@gomaco.com.

 

 

 

 

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