Perform complex geometric calculations in seconds! CIMCO CNC-Calc is an add-on for CIMCO Edit that enables novice programmers a cost effective solution to draw 2D geometrical contours, lay out toolpaths for mill and lathe, and simulate the resulting NC program. CNC-Calc is a great tool for the operators and toolmakers who are untrained in the use of advanced CAD/CAM … [Read more...]
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How to Load and Re-Load Common Parameters in CIMCO CNC-Calc
A couple months ago a useful feature was added to CNC-Calc. This feature will enhance the experience for people who frequently use the same toolpath parameters. The change includes the addition of a new tree on the left side instead of a tabbed interface. New buttons allow you to Load/Save and Reset the parameters. Pressing the Load Parameters button will list the … [Read more...]
One Critical Option to Consider When Buying a New CNC Machine
CNC machines can be quite expensive, and they should be. They are complex machines often capable of the magical manufacturing duty of turning a piece of raw material into something more intricate with another purpose while maintaining extreme precision. The parts made on CNC machines are in every room of your home and business. Right under your nose right now, there are … [Read more...]
Installing your CIMCO Editor with a License Server
Since January 1st of 2019, CIMCO has bundled both a single communication port and the license server option with CIMCO Editor for no additional charge. As a result more of our customers are putting the License Server feature to use to float one or more licenses over as many computers as they'd like. Most of this article is pulled from "Getting Started with CIMCO Software … [Read more...]
History File for CIMCO Editor
Looking for the history file for CIMCO V8? ============================================================================== CIMCO Edit V7 History ============================================================================== ============================================================================== NOTICE: Valid maintenance is required to install this download! … [Read more...]
Keep CIMCO Editor Licenses Available with Auto Close
Imagine you're the last person working, everyone else has gone home for the day. You need to do some last minute verification of your G-Code by backplotting the program in CIMCO Editor. You double click the shortcut to launch CIMCO Editor only to get an error that all licenses are in use. Your co-workers locked their computers but left CIMCO Editor running, tying up a license. … [Read more...]