In part one of this series, we looked at how to use CIMCO Editor macros to prompt us for the program information to add to our NC-Base database. If you missed part one, you can find it here. Today we'll look at how we can use the same approach to update the NC file header automatically from information in the database. Let’s say for example that you have a lot of legacy … [Read more...]
Using the Port Debug Log in CIMCO DNC Max
If you've owned or worked with any CNC equipment, you know that issues come up from time to time. Sometimes these issues affect your Machine Data Collection or your program sending and/or receiving. CIMCO provides a very useful debug feature for these very cases. This quick tip shows you how to use debug to see what is happening with one of your machine ports to maybe get some … [Read more...]
Five Methods to Measure Your Hidden Factory
Recently, we shared some inspiration provided by some up and coming engineers we've had the opportunity to work with. Part of this inspiration was their ability to think bigger, be more creative and make incremental improvements to a project providing much better results for their employers dollars invested. This big picture thinking drew out some thoughts about the process a … [Read more...]
Thinking Big and Planning Small
As many baby boomers retire from manufacturing jobs, it is inevitable that younger people must come in and fill the ranks. At a recent event by SME and SVMI, Chico State Alumni and current SME Sac Valley Treasurer, Ryan Greenehagen, was sharing his goal of building a bridge between the Chico State Manufacturing Engineering program and employers in the Sacramento area. As he put … [Read more...]
CIMCO Customer Appreciation Meetup 4/11/2019 Saddle Ranch Chop House
We want to thank everyone who joined us on the 11th. It was great to learn more about some of our customers in a relaxed atmosphere. We held a CIMCO customer appreciation mixer at the Saddle Ranch Chop House in Orange, CA on 4/11/2019 from 3:45-7:30 PM. Our customers had the opportunity to meet up with other CIMCO users from the area and enjoy some beverages and appetizers … [Read more...]
How to Find a Complete Machine Data Collection Solution
In recent years improvements in machine data collection protocols have paved the way for more companies to offer products to the CNC machine monitoring industry. This is both good and bad. It is great to have competition, it makes us all better and forces software developers to improve or step aside. For that reason, we welcome this development. The downside, however, is that … [Read more...]
Changes in CIMCO MDM 9
This article is intended for users of CIMCO Manufacturing Data Management. If you're not already using MDM, you may be missing out on opportunities to add a level of control and access to your manufacturing data that you may have thought was either too expensive or just not possible. If you are already using MDM, I am preaching to the choir, and this article is intended for you … [Read more...]
Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros
Automation - More than Robots When people think of automation, they tend to think of things like the automotive assembly lines you see on Television. The ones that have the big arms that are swinging car doors around at top speed. While this is absolutely true, I want to focus on the opposite side of the coin. Today I would like to share a practical example of how we can … [Read more...]
Installing your CIMCO Editor with a License Server
Since January 1st of 2019, CIMCO has bundled both a single communication port and the license server option with CIMCO Editor for no additional charge. As a result more of our customers are putting the License Server feature to use to float one or more licenses over as many computers as they'd like. Most of this article is pulled from "Getting Started with CIMCO Software … [Read more...]
Quick Tip – Resources for CIMCO Software Users and Resellers
It's been a while since we've published a quick tip here on the Managed Solutions blog. If you use or sell CIMCO Software, there are a few things that should be on your radar. There are opportunities to network with other users and ask questions. Find trade shows where CIMCO will be exhibiting. Or get some self guided help installing or configuring the software. CIMCO User … [Read more...]