There is a myth that a Machine Data Collection (MDC) solution only benefits management. The truth is that it helps everyone, not just those in the back office crunching the numbers. You might be thinking: “I would like to install MDC-Max but I know there will be resistance from the shop floor.” Many shop floor staff are suspicious of monitoring systems as they see it as “big … [Read more...]
Solid Simulation in CIMCO Edit 7 Backplot (Video)
The much anticipated CIMCO Edit 7 includes Solid Simulation of both the tool and stock in the backplot mode. We've just added this video to our Youtube channel to show this function to people who have not yet tried or upgraded to CIMCO Edit 7. Updated 10/22/2013 - Here is a 3D Turning Simulation: Learn more about CIMCO Edit 7. … [Read more...]
Managed Solutions Moves to Smart Manufacturing Focus
If you have not visited our site recently, you might notice some big changes here. You will find a walk through the history of what led to these changes on the about page. The short version is that effective October 2013 we have stopped taking on new IT Customers to focus on expanding our CIMCO product sales and services to CNC Manufacturers. What Does This Mean for Our IT … [Read more...]
CIMCO DNC and MDC Clients go Mobile
This is an old article, you can get the latest information here: CIMCO DNC-Max Web Client CIMCO MDC-Max Web Client Manufacturing has become a very distributed global enterprise, many of the world's top producers have facilities all around the globe. This creates unique problems for these complex supply chains. Representing a software company with a very large global … [Read more...]
Coming Soon – CIMCO Edit 7
CIMCO Editor Version 7 is already here! Learn more here or read more about our enthusiasm anticipating the release: The only thing better than using the worlds #1 NC Editor is getting a fresh new version in your hands. CIMCO's expanded team of developers have been working hard on version 7 and we are anticipating it's release very soon. Here is a sneak peak into a few … [Read more...]
How to Remote Request Multiple Files in DNC Max
It is possible to remote request multiple files in a single remote request program. Example remote request program: % O9999 (/REQ 1234) (/REQ 2345) M30 % Enable multi file request under Receive - Advanced settings. Log shows that multiple files have been requested when receiving the single remote request program. In this case the requested files do not exist. … [Read more...]