Last week we shared the news about the impending release of CIMCO Software version 8. To follow that up we wanted to show you some of the enhancements that you will see in CIMCO Editor 8. For this sneak peek we'll focus on two areas: FTP Communications Interface enhancements CIMCO Edit 8 FTP Communications In the current versions in CIMCO Edit only simple serial … [Read more...]
Coming Soon CIMCO Software Version 8
In November of 2015 CIMCO A/S the makers of CIMCO Software products such as CIMCO DNC-Max, MDC-Max, CIMCO Editor and CIMCO MDM announced that version 8 would be release in 2016. While CIMCO has a very busy group of developers with updates made usually multiple times per week, so called "point releases" or new versions are generally every 1-2 years and include significant … [Read more...]
Run Multiple CIMCO DNC Max Clients
Usually one client is enough for accessing DNC Max Client to send programs or manage a CIMCO DNC Max installation, but what if you want a second window? Say for example you are working on altering some settings but still want to be able to transmit programs. There is a way now as of version 7.55.46 of DNC Max to do just this using a simple command line argument /newwin. It is … [Read more...]
Low Interest Tax Exempt Financing Available to California Manufacturers
California Manufacturers, did you know that there are below market interest rate financing options available from the California Enterprise Development Authority? This tax exempt financing for Manufacturers are available to help you facilitate: Land and building acquisition Building construction Facility expansion New production equipment acquisition Solar and … [Read more...]
Windows 10 Forces Re-Activation of CIMCO License
With the recent release of Windows 10, there has also been a side issue that has impacted CIMCO Software licensees. The upgrade to Windows 10 is causing your CIMCO products to require re-activation. If you are considering an upgrade, follow the steps in this article to prepare in advance to avoid any down-time from the license re-activation process. If you have already upgraded … [Read more...]
Upgrading CIMCO MDC and DNC-Max
All software is a work in progress, similar to a tree, with new bark, limbs, and branches being added from time to time. CIMCO A/S releases frequent updates to their products and these updates can provide significant new features, to complete version upgrades along with the standard bug fixes and minor tweaks. In order to keep customers informed, it is necessary to test these … [Read more...]
CIMCO Editor Bookmarks Feature
You probably need to edit NC code from time to time, or maybe you're just a wizard with g-code and like to write programs manually. If you use CIMCO Editor you might use features such as the NC-Assistant to generate or modify complex M or G codes. What do you do though if you are editing a very large file and you find a few areas you want to come back to? Until now you could … [Read more...]
Making Informed Decisions about Wireless DNC
Wireless DNC, MDC and other shop floor devices have some great benefits. When you are considering the question of wired vs wireless, there are some potential issues that you will want to consider. The intention of this article is to help you make an informed decision on whether or not wireless has a role to play in your DNC, MDC or other similar solution. Wireless shop floor … [Read more...]
CIMCO MDM – Professional Manufacturing Data Management
CIMCO PDM is now known as CIMCO MDM or Manufacturing Data Management to reflect the significant improvements and capability enhancements to the platform. CIMCO MDM is a paperless manufacturing system that helps you securely store and manage your production related materials including CAD/CAM files, CNC Programs, tool lists, quality control documents, images, setup sheets and … [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...]