Connectivity between CNC machines equipped with FANUC controls and a database

Since 1952 Exco Tooling Solutions has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of aluminum extrusion dies worldwide, expanding its borders from Ontario, Canada to 4 manufacturing plants in America, two in the United States of America (Texas and Michigan). ), one in Colombia (Rionegro) and one in Brazil (Sao Paulo) reaching a production up to 4500 dies per month. In the manufacturing process of these dies there are different stages with computer controlled equipment and a constant monitoring of each step of the process, which includes the machining, heat treatment and rigorous quality inspection of the dies, conserving the dimensions and design specified by the customers. From the continuous improvement, reduction of time, personnel training, technification, equipment and researching Exco Tooling Solutions seeks to position itself in the European and American market as the best manufacturer of dies. Project to develop in the short term is: Establishing connectivity between CNC machines equipped with FANUC controls and a database (MYSQL, preferably) created by the developer. Where we can store and monitor all the production parameters of our shop, IE: Production times, machine running times, machines downtime, tools’ sensing (length), etc. Very important to be familiar with FANUC IO/Link CNC machining centers’ controls.