[Click image to enlarge.] If you've ever had a simulation show the wrong tool geometry or found yourself digging through NC code just to figure out what tooling is actually in the program, the CIMCO Edit Tool Manager is going to make your life easier. It's the central hub for defining, organizing, and verifying your tool assemblies, and it ties directly into both … [Read more...]
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Introduction to CIMCO Machine Simulation
For CNC shops, a mistake discovered on the machine is a mistake which has already cost you something - whether that's a scrapped part, a damaged tool, a broken fixture, or worse. CIMCO Machine Simulation is designed to move that discovery to your PC, before any material is touched or any machine is at risk. This post provides an overview of what CIMCO Machine Simulation is, … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting the CIMCO DNC-Max Server Service
CIMCO DNC-Max is a mature and incredibly stable platform. Unfortunately in the Windows operating environment there are many factors that can impact the service. When this happens your CNC communication can be impacted. In this article, we’ll explore the most common causes behind DNC-Max service interruptions and walk you through effective troubleshooting techniques using both … [Read more...]
Managed Solutions Guide to CIMCO MDM Integration with Active Directory
This tech tip is designed to provide some insight into how to integrate Active Directory with CIMCO Manufacturing Data Management (MDM). This will enable your IT department to directly manage group memberships, passwords, and add or remove users within the MDM user base. This saves them the time of learning a new tool while allowing them to work in the familiar tools they use … [Read more...]
CIMCO Tech Tip: Create a Workflow to Lock Old Revision Levels in MDM
This article explains how to create a workflow to lock the old revision level and all sub-levels when a new revision level is added. The content below is only for those administrators of CIMCO MDM who have working knowledge and a good understanding of the implications of these changes. (NOTE: This article does not cover the status configuration, look here to learn about … [Read more...]
Updating Your Keyfile on the CIMCO License Server (Offline Activation)
Today we will explain how to update your CIMCO software license file on the CIMCO license server. This is Article 2 in a 2-part series explaining the offline activation process. If the server being updated has internet access, please click to view Article 1 which covers online activation. While not difficult, the offline activation does take more time. There are two parts to … [Read more...]