Wireless DNC
In addition to the standard network connection of your CNC machine tools, eNETDNC also offers a wireless option. In today's lean manufacturing environment, machine tools are more mobile than they have been in the past. A wireless DNC solution allows manufacturing flexibility without compromising system reliability.
The eNET wireless solution is based on the standard 802.11b wireless Ethernet and can be configured to work with an existing wireless network or as a stand-alone system. The wireless configuration is flexible; it can be installed to include all of the CNC machines or used in combination with a wired installation.
Each CNC machine is connected to the network via a single port eHUB that converts the RS-232 to Ethernet. This is linked to a wireless access point that communicates to the network. The wireless option eliminates the cost of the running cable to each machine and allows customers to move machines throughout the shop with out changing the DNC system.
In addition to the basic DNC functions the eNETDNC system includes a full-featured CNC file editor. The editor provides useful programming tools including 2-D and 3-D back plotting and Smart File Compare. System security protects CNC files from unapproved access while providing machinists downloading capabilities.
The eNETDNC system can be configured to include machine monitoring and data collection (optional). The machine-monitoring feature allows machine shop management to get real time status for any machine on the shop floor.
eNETDNC Advantages:
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Remote request allows all uploading and downloading to be performed at the machine control.
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eNETDNC editor includes numerous productivity tools to aid the CNC programmer, including 2D and 3D back plotting.
Smart File Compare feature ensures CNC file revision control supporting ISO and QS requirements. -
Supports all standard CNC machine controls including most proprietary systems (Heidenhain, Mazatrol, etc.)
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The Machine-Monitoring feature allows machine shop management to get real time status for any machine on the shop floor, from any computer on the network.
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Able to drip / spoon-feed all machines simultaneously.
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Standard networking protocols and a flexible security structure make the system compatible with all IT policies.
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Programmed in latest C++ language and compatible with all Microsoft Windows operating systems. 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista
