Floppy Connect

Floppy Connect allows you to replace your floppy drives, which are hard to obtain and can often be unreliable. If you want to implement Floppy Drive Emulator on your shop floor, Shop Floor Automations can help.

Benefits of Installing Floppy Drive Emulators

Though the Floppy Connect hardware doesn’t add memory to your machine, there are so many benefits to the CNC upgrade.

First, Floppy Drive Emulator allows you to refresh legacy machines without replacing them. This upgrades your machine without requiring you to spend thousands of dollars on a new CNC machine.

It also saves you from having to hunt for obsolete storage media. It can be difficult to track down floppy disks but with the Floppy Drive Emulator, you only need a USB stick.

Finally, you can also eliminate proprietary upgrades. Floppy Connect is a small investment compared to having a tech from the machine tool builder evaluate your machine for upgrades.

Types of Floppy Drive Emulators

There are various models of Floppy Drive Emulators available, including:

Floppy Drive Emulator (Universal)

• Eliminate Floppy Disks
• Works with PCs or CNC machinery
• Interface to the existing ribbon cable
• No modification to the equipment needed
• Plugs into the floppy power connector
• Supports 720k/1.44MB capacity IBM
• Support Wired EDM, Mills, Lathes, Robots, & other types of equipment

Haas Floppy Drive Emulator

• Only for Haas machines
• Plug and Play Haas Floppy to USB functions
• Replace old Floppy disks with a USB Flash drive & still maintain Floppy procedures
• Off-the-shelf pricing
• Slide the old floppy drive out of the HAAS & slide in the SFA Floppy Emulator
• Hold the same amount of data on a USB drive that Floppy disk could
• Supports mills, lathes, and tool room CNCs
• Add USB to your old Haas at a low cost

Mazak Floppy Drive Emulator

• Emulates Mazak floppy actions
• Replaces old Floppy disks with a USB stick
• Low-cost Mazak floppy USB solution
• Easily installed hardware
• Handles Mazatrol (CMT) files
• Holds same data amount on a USB drive that floppy disk could
• Add USB to your Mazak at a low cost
• USA support with a toll-free number

Okuma Floppy Drive Emulator

• Only for Okuma machines
• Floppy Disk Drive Core Replacement
• Easy to install and use
• Transfer IGF Files to a USB stick
• Holds the same amount of data on a USB stick that Floppy disk does

If you are trying to decide what Floppy Drive Emulator is right for your shop floor, Shop Floor Automations can help!

Contact Shop Floor Automations for help choosing and installing Floppy Drive Emulator!

If you want to eliminate floppy drives at your facility with Floppy Drive Emulator, contact Shop Floor Automation. We’ve worked with countless clients to improve their shop floor efficiencies and we can help you do the same by installing Floppy Drive Emulator in your machines. Contact us today at (619) 461-4000 to request service today!

To learn more about the Floppy Drive Emulator and the other hardware that we offer, visit us on the web at Shop Floor Automation.

Do you need to connect your Fadal machines? With USB to Fadal, you can not only achieve Fadal file transfers but also increase program storage and streamline loading. That means upgrading your shop without buying expensive new equipment. Regardless of your number of machines, types of machines, or the types of controls, Shop Floor Automations has you covered.

Utilize Our USB to CNC Solutions

We offer a USB Connect series that is designed to eliminate old technology on your CNC machines. If you want to add a USB port to your CNC control to transfer NC programs or streamline the loading and saving of part programs, USB Connect can help.

What Are the Different USB to Fadal Solutions?

There are numerous USB Connect models that allow for connectivity to just about any machine tool CNC control. In regards to Fadal machines, at Shop Floor Automations we offer the following solutions:

Pendant USB Connect

• Handles high baud rate programs
• Great for small shops with a couple of machines
• Turns RS232 Serial Port into a USB port
• Upload, Download & Drip-Feed
• Supports XModem

USB Connect Portable  

• Handles high baud rate programs
• Carry from machine to machine
• Not dedicated to one machine & quick setup
• Can be used with other CNCs
• Same functionality as Pendant USB Connect.

If you are interested in learning more about USB to Fadal and how it can take your shop floor efficiency to the next level, contact us today!

Shop Floor Automations Offers a Complete Connectivity Suite

At Shop Floor Automations we know no two shops are the same. That’s why we offer customized connectivity solutions. We work with Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Mitsubishi, Fadal, and more! With our complete connectivity suite, you can convert RS232 to USB, get USB serial port adapters, floppy drive replacements, refresh older equipment, go wireless, or add Ethernet to CNCs.

Shop Floor Automations Can Help with USB to Fadal In Your Facility

At Shop Floor Automations, we have helped automate thousands of machines for shops of all sizes. If you want to connect your Fadal machines, we can help! It’s important to note that not all USB to Fadal solutions work in every situation. That’s why our experienced team will work with you to determine the best solution for your shop floor. With over years of experience in the industry, you can trust us to implement the best solution for your facility that will help take your shop floor efficiency to the next level. Don’t wait, give us a call today at (619) 461-4000 to request a quote or get on the schedule!

Staying ahead of the competition is essential in today’s competitive environment and updating your shop floor equipment is the way to do that. If you want to eliminate old technology on your CNC machines without having to buy new machines, the USB Connect series can help. With USB Connect, you can increase program storage, drip-feed to CNCs, and store large part programs.

Portable USB Connect Tech Specs

Interested in the tech specs for the Portable USB Connect? Keep reading to learn more!

• Protocols Supported: Xon/Xoff, software handshaking, RTS/CTS hardware handshaking & X-modem
• Supports drip-feed for the above Protocols (if CNC has function active)
• Baud Rates: 1200 – 115,200 supported
• Configurable Data/Parity/Stop Bits
• Includes 4 Line Display & AC Power Supply
• Optional FANUC Power cable can be used for FANUC controls
• Also supports Fadal X-modem/Fadal file transfers and Haas X-modem
• Includes Thumb Drive (can use any brand/size)
• Mid-tape restart
• Connects to RS232 serial port on CNC & no special software required
• Configurable Line Delay & EOB CR/LF
• 1 Year Warranty with free phone Support for device
• Quick Setup Guide & Complete Operation Manual
• Compared to the Pendant USB, it saves four hours of time not needed for installation & does not need to be dedicated to one machine

Other USB Connect Models to Consider

If Portable USB Connect doesn’t seem like the right hardware for your facility, there are other models to consider as well, including:

USB Connect Pendant Model

• Easy to install pendant mount
• Includes 4 line LCD display & 1GB Thumb Drive
• Mid-tape start with search function, end of block character control, & more
• Connects via RS232 serial port with USB directory listing
• Eliminates the need for expensive memory upgrades
• Software, Hardware & Xmodem flow control for any CNC

USB Connect Switchbox Model

• Built-in Switchbox function controls data flow into CNC machine from PC
• Allows machine serial port to feed between external cable connection & USB Pendant device
• Pendant USB Connect & secondary system connects to the serial port on CNC Machine
• Operator can load from USB Drive to CNC when external Serial port device is down

USB Connect Mazak Model

• Pendant mount USB Connect – Mazak model controller
• For Mazatrol (CMT) programs
• Comes with 1GB USB Flash Drive

Contact Shop Floor Automations for help with Portable USB Connect!

If you want to utilize Portable USB Connect or any of the other USB Connect models, contact Shop Floor Automations today. We have over years of experience when it comes to automating shop floor equipment and we’ll be happy to help you do the same. Take advantage of the ability to drip-feed to CNC machines and load and save programs with Portable USB Connect by calling us today at (619) 461-4000!

To learn more about the USB Connect hardware and shop equipment automation services that we offer to make your shop floor more efficient, visit us on the web at Shop Floor Automations.

Are you looking for a way to modernize your Mazak CNC equipment and drip-feed large files? With the USB Connect Mazak model, you can all this and more!

Why add USB Connect to your Mazak machine?

The USB Connect device acts as an interface between any CNC control with an RS232 port and any commercially available USB flash memory. It enables you to send machine tool files from CNC memory to the USB key, and a USB key to CNC memory or drip-fed (DNC) from the USB key. USB Connect also has flexible DNC firmware built into it that allows you to connect any machine tool CNC control. Plus, the pendant mount USB controller kit contains all the hardware you need to integrate a universal display onto any CNC machine tool pendant. With the ability to increase program storage at the machine and drip-feed large files, USB Connect Mazak is the hardware you need to improve your shop floor efficiency.

USB Connect Mazak Model Tech Specs

The USB Connect Mazak Model offers the following tech specs:

• Protocols: Xon/Xoff, software handshaking, RTS/CTS hardware handshaking, CMT Version 1, & CMT Version 2
• Supports drip-feed for the above Protocols (if the CNC has that function active)
• Baud Rates: 1200 – 115,200 supported
• Configurable Data/Parity/Stop Bits
• Includes 4 Line Display.
• Includes Thumb Drive (can use any brand/size)
• No special software required
• Connects to the RS232 serial port on your CNC machine
• Configurable Line Delay & EOB CR/LF
• Mid-tape restart
• DNC transfer box standalone solution
• 1 Year Warranty with free phone Support for device
• Quick Setup Guide & Complete Operation Manual
• Optional AC Power Supply can be purchased for the unit

To learn more about the specs for the USB Connect Mazak Model, contact Shop Floor Automations.

USB Connect Mazak Model Pricing

The USB Connect Mazak model is a great way to modernize your Mazak machine. For just $600, Shop Floor Automations can provide the USB Connect Mazak model that will help take your shop floor efficiency to the next level. We occasionally offer sales, so give us a call at (619) 461-4000 to request current pricing!

Shop Floor Automations Can Assist Implementing USB Connect Mazak Model

If you want to implement USB Connect Mazak at your facility, Shop Floor Automations can help. Founded in , we have over years of experience when it comes to upgrading your shop floor. We’ve automated thousands of manufacturing machines and have countless customers who utilize our services to improve their shop floor efficiencies. If you are ready to install USB Connect Mazak on your shop floor equipment, contact Shop Floor Automations today at (619) 461-4000 or info@shopfloorautomations.com.

To learn more about the USB Connect Mazak Model and the shop equipment automation services that we offer to make your shop floor more efficient, visit us on the web at [website].

Are you contemplating whether you should implement machine monitoring on your shop floor? With machine monitoring from Scytec DataXchange and the help of Shop Floor Automations, you can really take your operations to the next level.

What’s the purpose of machine monitoring?

Machine monitoring allows you to manage by fact. Instead of making educated guesses, by installing machine monitoring on your shop floor equipment, you can view OEE in real-time. This allows you to make informed decisions that can decrease downtime, improve utilization, and alleviate hidden bottlenecks. Shop floor equipment will be able to communicate automatically over Ethernet, populating a dashboard with data, statuses, and messages that allow leadership to proactively communicate with those on the shop floor.

Scytec DataXchange lets you view OEE in real-time.

If you are looking for a quality machine monitoring solution, Scytec DataXchange is the answer. Scytec was founded in 2001 and focuses strictly on machine monitoring. DataXchange came about in 2012 and is designed for cloud and on-premise applications. The solution is customizable, allowing you to start with just a few machines or scale up to global operations.

Modernize your shop floor with Scytec DataXchange.

With Scytec DataXchange, you can modernize your shop floor. It works via cloud or on-premise, so even less technologically advanced shops can utilize the technology. The technology is powerful, flexible and scalable, so it can be implemented and adapted to any shop floor. Scytec DataXchange also sends text and email notifications so even if you’re away from the facility, you can still keep an eye on what’s going on. With quality, integrated dashboards and unlimited real-time displays, reporting, charting and users, Scytec DataXchange is the best for keeping you up to date on your shop floor OEE.

Machine monitoring can change the culture of your company.

Machine monitoring doesn’t just allow you to improve shop floor efficiency. It can also change the culture of your company. Instead of educated guesses, you’re making informed decisions based on real-time data. This also empowers operators and allows you to take your business to the next level. Instead of being reactionary, the new normal is taking a proactive approach.

Contact Shop Floor Automations to Install Scytec DataXchange at Your Facility!

If you are ready to have Scytec DataXchange installed at your facility, contact Shop Floor Automations today. We have over years of experience implementing software and hardware solutions. Those looking to increase process efficiency and utilize machine monitoring throughout their operation can take advantage of our skills and expertise. Since , we’ve helped automate thousands of machines and integrated solutions that allow businesses to monitor shop floor equipment in real-time. To have Scytec DataXchange installed on your shop floor to modernize your equipment and increase overall process efficiency, contact us today at (619) 461-4000!

To learn more about the hardware and software solutions we offer to make your shop floor more efficient, visit us on the web at Shop Floor Automations.