Effective tool management is critical for consistent results. CIMCO Edit includes a dedicated that allows users to define and store tool libraries.
: The "Advanced Tool Scan" feature can automatically read tool dimensions directly from the NC program file. By searching for specific triggers—like the keyword TOOL within comments—it pulls data for tool numbers, types, and dimensions, reducing manual entry errors. Shop Floor Communication and DNC cimco edit
CIMCO Edit’s feature allows you to open two versions of a program side-by-side. The software highlights the differences in red, allowing you to verify edits instantly. This is a lifesaver for quality control and revision management. Effective tool management is critical for consistent results
Many shops start out using Notepad. While it costs $0, it costs you in efficiency. Searching for a specific line number in a 10,000-line program in Notepad is a nightmare. Accidentally deleting a line number and crashing the machine is a tragedy. By searching for specific triggers—like the keyword TOOL
You can watch the tool move around the part in a 3D view, seeing rapid moves, cutting moves, and even the tool shape. If your code has a collision or a travel error, the Backplotter will show you exactly where it happens before you ever hit "Cycle Start."