This CNC Router Tooling Workstation was created with Thermwood’s eCabinet Systems software. This workstation was created to facilitate the storage and accessibility of tools and any other components needed in the day to day operation of the CNC router.

For more information, download the pdf here.  If you would like to receive the files for the workstation, please send a request to software@cncautomation.com.

Ce Poste de Travail pour la CNC a été créé avec le logiciel de Thermwood. Ce poste de eCabinets Systemstravail a été conçu pour faciliter le rangement et l’accessibilité des outils ou toutes autres composantes nécessaires dans l’opération hebdomadaire de la CNC.

Pour plus d'informations, téléchargez le pdf ici. Si vous désirez recevoir les fichiers du poste de travail, s'il vous plaît envoyez une demande à logiciel@cncautomation.com.

Robert Crowe, CNC Automation Quebec West Regional Manager, is pleased to announce the arrival of the first Thermwood CabinetShop 45 CNC Router sporting the NEW QCore SuperControl into Canada !

Congratulations on your New Thermwood
CabinetShop 45 C&D Aerospace !

The Thermwood QCore SuperControl is feature rich, high performance CNC control system configured to perform 5 axis simultaneous motions. It is a Quad Core processor 3.0 Ghz processor, full multi-tasking control. It features a high level of hardware integration, extensive use of reliable surface mount technology and a built in upgrade path for future technology.

The control is equipped with a 19" full color LCD flat screen monitor, QWERTY keyboard, 1 TB SATA hard drive. It also includes a serial port for hand held programmer interface, variable 0 to 120% feed rate override and operator controls for start, stop, axis jog +, axis jog -, block step +, block stop - and feed hold. The control provides PCI bus expansion slots and is compatible with most Local Area Networks (LANs) as well as a variety of peripheral computer devices.

The control uses a Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional operating system, offering the operator choices for program and machine operation display, pop-up windows for event and information display, pop-up windows for data input, and the ability to operate the machine in the background while doing other tasks on the control.

You just received the latest release of that whiz-bang software application that runs your entire production. You just can't wait to load it up and take advantage of all the improvements that will make your life so much easier. But wait....

What would happen if suddenly, your whizbang software was not able to do what it did? Would your business screech to a halt? Before updating any software that is critical to your business, always take the time to investigate and prepare before taking the plunge by asking yourself the following questions:

• Did you perform a backup of your current data?
• Does the updated version have the option to be installed concurrently with the previously installed version?
• Is the update "reversible"?

But most importantly...

• How long has the update been out? You should also evaluate if you really need to be "one of the pioneers".

In addition, if you have access to a support forum or other form of technical support for the software in question, contact them and see if they have encountered any issues with the new installation. Remember, in most cases, a dialog box will pop up and state - "an update for whiz-Bang is available.  Do you want to install it now?" and usually has a "not now" or "later" option. If you are not ready... play it safe by selecting the "later" option.

Originally publish in CNC Automation's eBulletin newsletter - June 2008