Q: NC-Base is defined as a CNC program management tool. Could NC-Base be utilized as a Job Management tool, for customers looking for a paperless shop floor system?

A: Yes. Because of the flexibility of NC-Base in its current form it may be utilized many different ways. For a 'job-based' system the customer would simply define a Job Number field in NC-Base Client Setup. The capabilities are there to store user definable information such as Job Number, Operation, Revision, Cycle Time (EST), Quantity Required, etc.
 
NOTE: Job Management requires reporting to be truly effective. Since no reporting is currently available in NC-Base the system is most effective for program management. Ultimately, NC-Base is all about the programs, part programs.
 
 
Q: Is integration with other database applications possible with NC-Base?
 
A: Yes and No. Yes, as an SQL based system it is possible to interface and/or integrate with other database systems and applications. However, asking this question is sort of like asking if you can load software on a PC. The answer is yes, but what exactly do you want to accomplish? The answer is also no, again depending on what you want to accomplish. If you have any doubt, call us. We would be happy to discuss your ideas to determine if integration makes sense. NC-Base does support ORACLE and may be integrated with other DBMS's. Call to discuss your application requirements.

EVALUATING CIMCO NC-BASE
 
If you are interested in evaluating NC-Base click on the evaluation download link on the right. NC-Base is installed with the same installation routine for DNC-Max (as 95% of our European customers utilize both). If you do not wish to install DNC-Max simply uncheck the box for DNC-Max Server and DNC-Max Client when prompted in the installation wizard and check CIMCO Edit (required for the NC-Base Client) and NC-Base.