OKDNC software

[Mano]

Finally an Okuma technician sent me sample OKDNC software for me to try drip feed using DNC-B on my okuma. This sample OKDNC works great but it only let me run program up to 25k than stop. This software price is $6,995.00 way too expensive for me. Does anyone use other dnc software succesfully for less?

Mano

[crazy^millman]

Have you tired using Cimco that came with V9? Not fimilar with Okuma's and DNC, but would think it works like anyone other machine with hand shaking capabilities.

 

HTH

[Scott B]

Mano,

1+ to crazy I have an older Okuma with an OPS 7000 controller and I use the Cimco DNCmax. Works great I have parts that run up to 130 hours per part and never had any drip feeding problem. This will not break the bank either and you get some great features. Like backplot using G Code so you can is if there are an issues with the posting of the file.

[beej]

Me too. we have Dnc-b and use the Cimco Edit. Paid little to nothing for a stand alone version and it does everythng we want it to.

[jeff]

Cimco is great, but in order to drip feed to Okumas, you still need to buy that dnc-b option.

Which I agree is way overpriced.

[Keith @ Solid Code Solutions]

I've used OKDNC as well as Cimco. I'm not sure what problem you are having with OKDNC but I trickle 50MB files all the time and comparing it to Cimco it's the bomb. Cimco has alot of nice features that would be missed out on by just using OKDNC but for those of you that have never used OKDNC, you call programs just as if they reside in memory but are being called pre-assigned location on the network. There is no editting of a call out program that is needed for Cimco's remote call. The price tag seems a little steep mind you. I don't remember what we paid for ours, it has been quite a few years since.

[Keith @ Solid Code Solutions]

Mano,

 

What Okuma control are you using OKDNC for?

[Mano]

Thanks everyone for all the info's.

Bulletman, the control is the OSP500M-G. I have a demo version of OKDNC that limits file transfers to 25k. Could you please tell me the parameter settings for the Cimco.

Thanks again,

[email protected]

[Mano]

Bulletman Keith, I do like the OKDNC alot but it's way too expensive for me at this time.

[Keith @ Solid Code Solutions]

Mano,

 

Waht Cimco version are you using? Is your Cimco copy the OEM that comes with V9 and prior or is it a stand alone copy complete with DNC-Max?

[Rick Henrickson The Boeing Co.]

okdnc is costly but is the best with dnc-b

[Mano]

Bulletman, it is Cimco that came with V9

[beej]

Mano,

you've got mail

[Mano]

Beej,

I was hoping your email would have info on how to set the parameters for cimco editor. Today I'd spent almost two hours playing with different settings. No luck of course...I'm beat um goin home...

[Shop Floor Automations-Predator SW]

I am not sure the cost of CIMCO and the "DNC-B" option add-on, but Predator DNC includes the Okuma A and B protocol at no additional charge. It was designed to replace the "OKDNC" at a fraction of the cost.

 

Predator's solution is $700 and includes the solution for the OKUMA DNC-B and CNC Editor as well.

 

If you want to try it MANO, just download it from our site and I will get you a license key.

[Greg Williams]

Nice Plug - Mr Predator

[John_Carpenter]

Mano,

 

I know it was mentioned a few times earlier - but most importantly - you must have the DNC-B option to drip feed the machine you are talking about. Second - OKDNC operates with the Okuma Protocol A which does a checksum between the software and the control itself (This is the most reliable way to DNC the Okuma machine). The OKDNC software is not 7K - it is more like 1250 - probably the DNC-B option and the software were being lumped together in the quotation.

 

Regards,

 

John

[desmotom]

I use cimco for okuma and mori it works great.