One of the most exciting developments in the CIMCO side of things has been the development of their training and educational program. Consider this a bit of a sneak peak of some upcoming content on this subject, for now we're introducing you to the CNC Handbook. The main areas the handbook covers are: Introduction & CNC Process Overview Shop Safety CNC … [Read more...]
The Real Problem with the Investing in American Jobs Walmart Commercial
You may have heard that there is a controversy brewing over one of Walmart's recent commercials advocating on-shoring of jobs and manufacturing. Overall the idea that they are investing $250 billion in American Manufacturing over the next 10 years is a good thing. However there is a problem with the commercial, but it’s not what you might think. It has nothing to do with … [Read more...]
Why the Manufacturing Employment Skills Gap is Irrelevant
There are two vocal positions in the manufacturing jobs debate, particularly as optimism grows around the industry. The first is that there is a skills gap that is slowing hiring and the rise of manufacturing in the USA. The second is that industry exploits a non-existent gap to further an agenda such as allowing more skilled immigrant visas. The truth is that everyone tends to … [Read more...]
CIMCO Licensing Options
Licensing should not be complicated and luckily CIMCO believes this philosophy. To keep things simple there are two highly effective ways that CIMCO Products are licensed in North America. Activation Based Network License Server Activation Based License The "standard" CIMCO license is activation based, that is a license without a license server. The software license … [Read more...]
Planning Your Machine Data Collection Install
The modern manufacturer seeks ways to improve all aspects of production. Many have turned to Machine Data Collection (MDC) to provide deeper insights into what is occurring on the shop floor. Implementing MDC can be challenging, however, considering the age, make and type of CNC machines utilized. This guide will help you plan ahead for an MDC installation and start to consider … [Read more...]
Real World Reasons to Implement Machine Data Collection
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...]