[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...]
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...]
Local Support for Arizona Manufacturers — Smart CNC & Data Driven Solutions
Bringing Smarter Manufacturing to the Southwest At Managed Solutions, we believe manufacturing success is built on more than just machines. It’s built on people, data, and strong partnerships. Last month, we announced the relocation of our CNC automation specialist, Kevin Payne, from Southern California to the greater Phoenix area. This move isn’t just about geography, … [Read more...]
How CIMCO MDC-Max Makes Lights-Out Manufacturing Work
In theory, lights-out manufacturing sounds great. You load the machines, head home for the night, and wake up to a pile of finished parts. But if you’ve ever done it, you know the truth. All it takes is one broken tool or unexpected stop at 11:30 p.m. to turn an entire night into lost production. That’s the challenge most shops face. And it’s exactly why manufacturers … [Read more...]
FMG No. 16 – How Experimentation Fuels Innovation
I recently needed to get a fix, it's been a while since I built anything (physical). I've been pretty active with software, thanks to AI, but my long tenure of building prototypes and tinkering with electronics has been on vacation. We've continued to build and improve upon our smart edge technology, however Pete and Kevin have been doing most of the heavy lifting. I decided … [Read more...]
Why We Became a Smart Manufacturing Integrator
If you’ve followed our evolution as a company, you likely know we started as an IT Services company in the 1990s. This is how we were introduced to the manufacturing industry and over the years through our manufacturing clients, began to understand the strategic importance as well as the challenges and opportunities which existed. When we opted to shift our focus to Smart … [Read more...]