Archive for month: November, 2019

Allowing your CNC machines to communicate effectively is essential for maintaining strong shop floor operations. However, strict network security can make that task harder with firewalls and other security measures. Thankfully, by implementing Predator Secure DNC at your facility, you can eliminate the requirements of your corporate domain.

If you aren’t sure if Predator Secure DNC is right for your facility, keep reading to learn more!

What is Predator Secure DNC?

Predator Secure DNC is a Windows-based Predator application that helps make secure program transfers easier and safer across Windows-based CNC controllers. By allowing your CNC machine tool to interface with your network more easily, you can eliminate the requirements of corporate domains, workgroups, and Windows Shares for DNC transfers. This software allows you to securely transfer files to and from CNC machines through firewalls, which is important for shops that have strict network security.

Benefits of Utilizing Predator Secure DNC

There are many reasons that shops install Secure DNC, but one of the biggest reasons is the fact that there are so many benefits that come with the software. If you have an older CNC that is running a legacy operating system, Secure DNC eliminates the need for costly controller upgrades. With Predator Secure DNC, you can integrate all of your legacy equipment and create a common application between all equipment. It also creates transparent CNC network security and standardizes communication protocols to make it easier for your IT Department.

Shop Floor Automations Can Reduce IT Department Struggles

Connecting machines to a corporate network always comes with challenges. Not only does your IT department have to worry about increased security risks with connecting machines to the corporate network, but they also face other challenges including unsupported O/S, workgroups, homegroups, domains, NETBUI, FTP, IPS/SPX, and Windows Shares. Plus, there is time and money associated with maintaining the equipment. Thankfully, when you contract with Shop Floor Automations to implement Secure DNC, we can bridge the gap between your IT Department and the shop floor.

Contact Shop Floor Automations today to learn more about using Predator Secure DNC at your facility!

If you are interested in implementing Secure DNC, Shop Floor Automations can help. For over years, we’ve been helping clients with their machine monitoring and shop floor automation projects. Whether you are looking to implement Predator Secure DNC on some machines or need help automating your entire shop floor, trust the experts at Shop Floor Automations. Since , we’ve been working to help clients improve shop floor efficiencies and we’d be happy to offer our quality and affordable services to you as well. Call us today at (619) 461-4000 or email us at info@shopfloorautomations.com to request service.

To learn more about the shop floor automation services we offer at Shop Floor Automations, visit us on the web at Shop Floor Automations.

Improving shop floor efficiencies is essential in today’s competitive market. Thankfully, you can take advantage of machine monitoring in Dallas TX to take your productivity to the next level. By utilizing machine monitoring, you can view in real-time what your shop floor equipment is doing and make informed decisions.

Selecting the right machine monitoring software might seem difficult, but there are really only two options to consider; Scytec DataXchange and Predator MDC.

Scytec DataXchange

When it comes to machine monitoring software, Scytec DataXchange is one of the best options. This software is available in an on-premise or cloud-based package and starts at just $45 per month. With Scytec DataXchange, you can view real-time overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) on a dashboard specifically designed for manufacturers. That means you can monitor machine overrides and downtime remotely, and collect data on equipment status.

Scytec DataXchange also allows you to track multiple types of cycle time and you can utilize hardware adapters like MTConnect or FANUC FOCAS to ensure machine compatibility. By implementing this machine monitoring software in your Dallas TX facility, you can improve your shop floor efficiencies.

Predator MDC (Machine Data Collection)

Predator MDC is another top option when comparing machine monitoring solutions in Dallas TX. This machine data collection software allows you to monitor up to 4,000 machines and includes access to over 30,000 reports and charts. You will have the capability for automated and manual shop floor data collection and can track everything from cycle time, idle, and setup, to tear down and equipment downtime.

With Predator MDC, you will have access to real-time information on how your shop floor equipment is operating. This allows you to not only organize real-time data into actionable metrics, but you can also compare continuous improvement results for your lean manufacturing efforts. You’ll no longer have to rely on spreadsheets, as Predator MDC puts everything in an easy to read dashboard and provides access to charts and reports that give you the insights and information you need.

Trust Shop Floor Automations with Machine Monitoring in Dallas TX.

At Shop Floor Automations, we have over years of experience implementing machine monitoring in Dallas TX. Whether you are looking to install Predator MDC to monitor up to 4,000 CNC machines or want to implement Scytec DataXchange for on-premise and cloud-based machine monitoring in Dallas TX, you can trust Shop Floor Automations to get the job done in a quality and timely manner. We’ve automated thousands of manufacturing machines and helped countless companies take advantage of machine monitoring and we’d love to add you to our list of success stories. Contact us today at (619) 461-4000 to learn more about our machine monitoring services in Dallas TX.

To learn more about the services, software, and hardware offered by Shop Floor Automations, please visit us on the web at Shop Floor Automations.