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Extending CIMCO Edit with CNC-Calc

July 22, 2026 by Kevin Payne Leave a Comment

CIMCO Edit edits, simulates, and sends NC programs. What it does not do is generate them from geometry. If a programmer needs to hand-code a pocket, a contour, or a drilling pattern, they are typing coordinates, calculating offsets, and hoping the math is right. If the shop has a CAM seat, it is likely tied to a specific workstation, shared across more people than it has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CIMCO, Education Tagged With: CIMCO CNC-CALC, CIMCO Edit, CNC Machining, CNC-Calc, Edit, Edit Add-on, Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing

CIMCO CNC-CALC

Joe Hackman, Founder & CEO Joe's TLDR Summary CIMCO CNC-Calc adds integrated 2D CAD/CAM functionality directly to CIMCO Edit, allowing users to quickly create geometry, generate toolpaths, and produce NC programs without leaving the editor. It's an ideal solution for operators, toolmakers, and programmers who need a fast, efficient way to handle everyday 2D machining … [Read more...]

What is CIMCO DNC-Max? A Smarter Way to Manage CNC Communication

May 20, 2026 by Dawn Buford Leave a Comment

In today’s manufacturing environment, efficiency on the shop floor often comes down to how well your machines communicate. Moving CNC programs quickly, reliably, and securely is no longer a “nice to have.” It is essential. That’s where CIMCO DNC-Max comes in. CIMCO DNC-Max is a powerful DNC communication software designed to manage and control the transfer of CNC programs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CIMCO, Manufacturing Tagged With: CIMCO, CIMCO DNC-Max, DNC Max, Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing

Using CIMCO Machine Simulation to Validate Legacy CNC Programs

May 1, 2026 by Kevin Payne Leave a Comment

Many shops still rely on CNC programs that were written years, or even decades ago. These legacy CNC programs may have run successfully on older equipment, but problems can arise when those same programs are moved to newer machines. Differences in machine kinematics, tool setups, travel limits, or work offsets can introduce unexpected issues. Running an old program on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CIMCO, Manufacturing Tagged With: CIMCO, CIMCO Machine Simulation, CNC Programs, Legacy CNC Machines, Legacy CNC Systems, Machine Simulation, Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing

Local Support for Arizona Manufacturers — Smart CNC & Data Driven Solutions

January 26, 2026 by Dawn Buford Leave a Comment

Arizona manufacturers

Bringing Smarter Manufacturing to the Southwest At Managed Solutions, we believe manufacturing success is built on more than just machines. It’s built on people, data, and strong partnerships. Last month, we announced the relocation of our CNC automation specialist, Kevin Payne, from Southern California to the greater Phoenix area. This move isn’t just about geography, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manufacturing Tagged With: Arizona Manufacturing, Automation, CIMCO, CNC, Manufacturing, Phoenix Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing

CNC Machine Security: The Dangers and Management of USB Devices

February 6, 2025 by Joe Hackman 2 Comments

I introduced a new feature for this article, since it is quite a bit longer than our usual articles. The information covered here is very important, but maybe you don't have time to read it right now and you want some quick advice. If this is you: This article "almost wasn't". While working on the original, I had an idea. I wanted to explore whether OT-Max could directly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Security Tagged With: BadUSB, CMMC 2.0 Compliance, CNC Data Protection, CNC Machine Security, CNC Malware Protection, CNC Network Isolation, Industrial Cybersecurity, Legacy CNC Systems, Manufacturing Security Best Practices, USB Device Management, USB Threat Mitigation

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