DNC4000®

DNC4000® is a program for self-organizing CNC files, including support files such as tool preset data, setup notes, drawings, and pictures.

The DNC4000 can be used by companies that work with CNC machines - companies such as part makers, tool-and-die makers, high-precision part makers, job shops, etc.

What makes DNC4000 unique in the DNC market?

• The ability to directly connect all CNC machines to standard networks.
• Program Load and Save is done from the keyboard of the control without the use of any additional terminals. (When used with Quinx Network Adapters)
• A self-organizing database allows you to work with significant program Ids, such as part numbers or design numbers, etc.
• ISO-9000 compliant transaction logging.

Network: Standard-Ethernet or Wireless LAN

Because all CNCs are connected directly to the Local Area Network, data can always be transferred with the highest transfer rate. This feature considerably reduces the time required to load programs - without any risk of data corruption. Networking also helps to avoid "spaghetti cabling" and reduces maintenance costs.

Older controls, still equipped with RS232 interfaces, need a special network adapter (DNC-In-The-Box®) which is built into the cabinet of the controller. This allows you to keep the RS232 cable to a few inches in length, thus reducing the risk of data loss or data corruption to an absolute minimum.

Newer controls with a built-in Ethernet adapter do not need DNC-In-The-Box®. They are connected directly to the network and can be served by the DNC4000 software.

DNC4000 can be used with Ethernet with cables or wireless LAN, by using SCD Network Adapters.

Protocols

DNC-In-The-Box® uses the Internet standards TCP/IP and FTP which guarantee a safe, error-free data transfer. DNC-In-The-Box® even supports different protocols used by some controls, such as Heidenhain, Mazatrol and others, thereby, ensuring continuous data flow on the machines, even if there is some network congestion.

Database Maintenance

The integrated database is self-organizing and requires very little user intervention. Experience shows that a typical installation with 25 CNC machines requires less than 10 minutes of human intervention per day.

New programs that are programmed either on the control or on a CAM workstation are automatically stored in the right place and are only accessible from authorized machines or machine groups. Modified programs are automatically compared to the original, and, if any changes are found, the changed programs are moved to the "Duplicates" where they can be verified by the person in charge.

A simple mouse click displays all changes in a modified program, allowing the person in charge to choose within seconds the valid version.

All CNC machines are displayed on the screen and are sorted by department and machine group, according to the needs of the customer. When you double click on a machine, all of the machine's programs are displayed.

A double-click on the program Id opens the editor of your choice. Any Windows editor can interface with the NC programs.

All activities are logged - those from the operators on the machines as well as all activities on the PCs - in a central log. The logs are used for ISO-9000 certification as well as for statistical purposes.

Sophisticated Data Management

DNC4000® is a data management tool, which runs on all modern Microsoft Windows operating systems. DNC4000® includes all functions needed for the following daily operations:

• Overview of NC programs from individual machines
• View function for selected NC programs
• Edit function for selected NC programs
• Print function for selected NC programs
• Compare function for duplicate NC programs
• Edit function for invalid or unidentified NC programs
• Automatic save of new NC programs transmitted from the control
• Automatic save and sorting of new NC programs transmitted from the CAM system
• View and edit function for technical notes related to an NC program
• View function for graphical files (digital pictures, graphical part files, etc.) related to an NC program

Advantages of DNC4000:

• All operations can be completed with a simple click of the mouse.
• No special training is required.
• Can be ordered as a complete package with Quinx Adapters, or after the installation of Quinx Adapters, provided that the user manages the data by including the identification in a comment line.
• Automates program handling, and reduces to a few minutes per day the time to keep even large numbers of programs up to date.
• Can support multiple users and can run simultaneously on different workstations.

See also DNC4000 + DNC-In-The-Box® and Ethernet Network Adapters.