Shop Floor Management Software
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Take Control of CNC Operations with SolidShop
CNC production depends on accurate handoffs between programming, setup, machine execution, and production follow-up. Small gaps between these stages can be difficult to catch early, but they can still affect output, timing, and coordination across the shop.
These gaps usually show up in familiar ways:
- Operators receiving an outdated CNC program revision at the machine
- Set up sheets and job instructions arriving late, incomplete, or out of date
- Machine downtime becomes visible only after the output is affected
- CNC programs are being moved through manual transfers that vary from one machine to another
- Production information is split across separate systems, slowing response and decision-making
- Daily work is being delayed by disconnected communication between programming, setup, and production
SolidShop helps machine shops manage these handoffs with fewer breakdowns between production stages.
Shop Floor Management Software for Programs, Machines, and Production Data
SolidShop gives machine shops a more controlled way to manage how work moves from program release to machine execution. By keeping key production steps within a single system, teams gain a clearer view of how work is released, accessed, and tracked during production.
| Workflow Area | With SolidShop | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Program release | Approved CNC revisions are managed through a defined process before reaching the machine | Keeps program release controlled and easier to follow |
| Operator access | Setup instructions and job data are available at the machine through a controlled interface | Gives operators direct access to current information at the point of use |
| Machine communication | Program transfer follows a consistent method across CNC machines | Standardizes how programs move across the shop floor |
| Machine monitoring | Machine status and downtime are visible during production | Improves response during active production |
| Production tracking | Production activity is captured for clearer day-to-day oversight | Supports closer follow-up on daily output and performance |
What Powers SolidShop
SolidShop brings together CIMCO and SolidCAM tools that support different stages of CNC production across the shop floor.
Validate and Simulate CNC Programs Before Release
CIMCO Edit supports NC program editing and simulation before the code reaches the machine. It simulates parametric code with solid models and live updates. It can compare files, apply editor macros, and transform G-code through functions such as mirroring, rotation, scaling, and plane changes. It also supports program conversion across CNC types, including Heidenhain, ISO, FANUC, and Siemens.
Verify Machine Behavior Before Machining Starts
CIMCO Machine Simulation verifies G-code on 2–5 axis CNC machines and lathes using machine models. It detects collisions and axis overtravel, supports run envelope studies and offline training, and uses a configurable syntax checker so only verified code reaches the machine. It is also integrated with SolidShop DNC for bi-directional process and machine protection.
Control Programs, Documents, and Revisions in One Place
CIMCO NC-Base provides a centralized database for CNC programs and manufacturing documents, creating a single source of truth across CAM, CNC, CAD, and related files. It eliminates paper and outdated revisions, supports one-click program transfer, and aligns with standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and API.
Standardize CNC Communication Across the Shop
CIMCO DNC-Max manages communication with both modern and legacy CNC machines through Ethernet and serial connections. It supports direct upload and download to CNC controls, synchronized revisions, secure transfers, and safeguards against data loss or corruption. Operators can also upload shop-floor changes back to the central system to maintain version control.
Monitor Performance and Downtime in Real Time
CIMCO MDC-Max captures live machine status, cycle times, downtime, part counts, alarms, and other production data while work is running. It can automatically calculate OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and custom KPIs, display information on shop-floor screens, and connect to machines, PLCs, sensors, and business systems through multiple protocols.
Give Operators Direct Access to Current Production Information
SolidCAM for Operators makes parts, setup sheets, tool lists, and documentation available directly at the machine. It also supports full machine simulation before machining and allows teams to work from the latest files as changes are made. Replacing printed instructions with current digital information and stored revisions helps maintain traceability and support compliance requirements.
Better Control Across the Shop Floor
SolidShop helps machine shops run daily production with fewer avoidable slowdowns and less dependence on manual coordination. With more reliable access to current information and clearer visibility across the shop floor, managers can make faster decisions, support the right work at the right time, and address problems before they affect output.
For machine shops looking for shop floor management software, SolidShop provides a practical way to strengthen control over daily CNC production.