Floppy Drive Emulators for CNC Controls UPDATE, as of the Summer of 2016 – the “FD Connect” has been renamed the Floppy Drive Emulator, as part of the Connect Series (Floppy Connect). Shop Floor Automations has updated its FD Connect solution, which eliminates cumbersome floppy disks on the manufacturing floor. The new model includes support […]
RS232 to Ethernet for Any CNC Machine Do you need an RS232 to Ethernet interface? Any CNC controls with RS232 ports can easily be upgraded to the LAN Connect device. Machine tool files can be sent from CNC memory to the device. Achieve USB stick to CNC memory actions, or drip-feeding (DNC) from the USB. […]
USB Emulator Replaces Floppy Disk Drive Update, as of 2016 – the FD Connect is now known as the Floppy Emulator from the Floppy Connect line. Shop Floor Automations has introduced its new FD Connect solution, which will eliminate floppy disk media and drives on the manufacturing floor. Floppy disks are easily damaged in the […]
Discount to Replace Old Systems Do you have an outdated, unsupported DNC System from a software company who has been out of business or not updated their product since Window NT or 2000? Now is the time to consider a software upgrade with our trade-up program. New technology with a good support system is how […]
32-bit G-code editor with CNC Backplotter Tired of manually editing G-code on your CNC? The Predator CNC Editor is the most popular 32-bit CNC code editor on the market. This software includes hundreds of features to improve the day-to-day productivity of CNC machine tools, yet it is extremely easy to use. Four editions are available, […]
Jobpack Production Scheduling Scheduling is the key to efficient operations. With Jobpack Production Scheduling software, you can quickly identify bottlenecks and react in real-time to unexpected production problems. You’ll know what job to run next, when to promise the customer’s order, and what machines can get it done the fastest. You can optimize production capabilities […]
Real-time machine data collection Capturing real-time data from the shop floor does not have to be complicated. Using your existing infrastructure and computers, our data collection solution Predator MDC can be added to your equipment with ease. Here is info on Data Collection for CNC Machines made simple. Works with any type of CNC control, including […]
Onsite Services Special Looking to improve communication to your CNC machines? We are offering onsite services to fine-tune your existing DNC system. We constantly have special discounts for our services. Add cabling to a new machine, troubleshoot, move the system to a more reliable PC, or provide onsite training and consulting. We will make sure […]
Ethernet functionality to any CNC machine The LAN Connect Controller adds Ethernet functionality to any CNC machine tool with serial capability. Send programs files from a LAN server to CNCs through the regular and Remote models. Drip-feed (DNC) large files from the data server that do not fit in the memory of the CNC. Control […]
Add Wireless to CNC machines Through Wireless Connect solutions, add wireless to CNC machines with SFA’s industrial grade wireless devices with quick installation to connect to your CNC machines. Consumer level devices, like DLink or Netgear products, cannot withstand the manufacturing environment. Our products allow you to connect your RS232-based machines to your existing wireless […]