CIMCO MDC-Max collects machine data, tracks production events, calculates OEE, and makes all that visible through dashboards, reports, and real-time status screens. What it does not do by default is share that data with the rest of your business. Your ERP knows what jobs are scheduled. MDC-Max knows what jobs actually ran, how long each one took, what the machine was … [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...]
Getting Started With CIMCO MDC-Max Shop Floor Screens
It's official, CIMCO A/S has released Shop Floor Screens for CIMCO MDC-Max. This useful feature will allow you to visualize your environment and view real time status of your machines. Make sure you have active maintenance before upgrading to version 8.03.00 or newer to enable this feature. This is a video tutorial on how to get started, but before we get to that here are some … [Read more...]
Shop Floor Screens for CIMCO MDC
This feature is now live and available with CIMCO MDC. At the end of March we shared with you the next generation CIMCO Web MDC Client. This week we have some really cool news about another feature that will be available soon, Shop Floor Screens. These customized representations of your plants or departments allow you to see the status of all your equipment based on where it … [Read more...]
New CIMCO MDC Web Client Now Available
As a part of a significant update, version 8.01 of CIMCO Software, the CIMCO MDC-Web client shared recently here is now available to customers with valid maintenance. Not being predictable the developers had a few more tricks up their sleeve and this final version has some excellent added features including the ability to remove the overview bar scale from and to scale the size … [Read more...]
One Critical Option to Consider When Buying a New CNC Machine
CNC machines can be quite expensive, and they should be. They are complex machines often capable of the magical manufacturing duty of turning a piece of raw material into something more intricate with another purpose while maintaining extreme precision. The parts made on CNC machines are in every room of your home and business. Right under your nose right now, there are … [Read more...]