Today we will be looking at the procedure for adding the ability to handle “%” signs to a standard serial port. This will allow us to run programs that do not have percent signs on machines that require them at the beginning and end of programs without editing the program. Let’s say for instance that we have a machine down and need to run production on another machine. We don’t … [Read more...]
CIMCO MDM and Mastercam Integration Pt. 2
Dynamic Lists and Import Features. In part 1 of this series, we went over setting up the MDM configuration, copying the chooks over, and customizing the ribbon in Mastercam to add the CIMCO buttons to it. As promised in the first article, we'll cover the setup of the dynamic tool list and the actual process of performing the exchange between MDM and Mastercam. Setting up … [Read more...]
CIMCO MDC Andon Solution
Have you thought about Implementing an Andon station on your shop floor? Do you have CIMCO MDC-Max running in your shop already? If you answered yes to either of these questions then it is easier to deploy than you think. What is Andon? Before we look at how, let's take a brief look at what Andon means in manufacturing. Wikipedia defines Andon as: A manufacturing term … [Read more...]
CIMCO MDM and Mastercam Integration Pt. 1
Setting Up the Interface between MDM and Mastercam One of the benefits of CIMCO Manufacturing Data Management (MDM) is that it provides numerous ways to save you time while adding and working with your data. One example is integration with popular CAM software packages. Today we'll be sharing how to go about setting up the MDM interface with Mastercam. This gives you … [Read more...]
Running MDC-Max as a Stand Alone Service
This article describes the process for separating MDC-Max from the DNC-Max service. This can be useful for troubleshooting a problem in your configuration. It is also handy for getting an accurate measurement of resources required for each of the two components of the system. This is not a complicated task, but there are several steps that need to be done in order to minimize … [Read more...]
Adding Setup Pictures to MDM with a phone or tablet
One of the great things about CIMCO Manufacturing Data Management (MDM) is its ability to organize and present data to the users that need it. Sometimes, the users that need that data are in the best position to capture it. A perfect example of this is setup pictures. An operator can look up their part in MDM and see pictures for the job they are setting up. These can include … [Read more...]