What are the 8 types of audit evidence?
In professional auditing frameworks, the eight recognized types of audit evidence include physical examination, confirmation from independent third parties, documentation and records, analytical procedures, inquiry of client personnel, recalculation, reperformance, and observation. For CNC program handling and cybersecurity audits, documentation, system event records, and reperformance of authorized file transfer procedures serve as the primary sources of objective evidence evaluated by assessors.
Who performs CMMC audits?
CMMC assessments are conducted by accredited third-party assessment organizations known as C3PAOs, along with certified assessors who evaluate defense contractors against defined cybersecurity practices. For contractors handling controlled unclassified information, these certified assessment professionals inspect operational evidence, administrative policies, and technical system logs to verify that shop-floor manufacturing systems, DNC networks, and machine controllers adhere to required regulatory safeguarding standards.
How does Machine Link™ QUICK Serve control CNC program revisions?
Machine Link™ QUICK Serve continuously monitors CNC machines for remote file requests initiated from machine tool controls. When an operator requests a program using keywords, the system returns only the latest engineering-approved file from the centralized repository. Any program edits made at the machine tool can be routed back to engineering for formal review rather than running directly on the production floor.
Can we evaluate Controlink Systems software before purchasing?
Yes, Controlink Systems offers evaluation options for shop-floor software products. Machine Link™ QUICK Serve, Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PLUS, and Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PRO can be evaluated free for 45 days. Additionally, PDA-DNC™ can be downloaded and run in trial mode to test communication and file transfer capabilities with your machine controls prior to purchasing a permanent registration code.
What replacement protection is available if our shop computer fails?
Machine Link™ QUICK Serve packages include a standard replacement plan. If your computer fails during the first 2 years and you reinstall the software, you receive another registration code free of charge, up to a maximum of 2. If failure occurs after 2 years, loyal customers receive 50% off replacement orders. Machine Link™ PLUS also offers 1-year and 5-year protection plans.
Which communication protocols and industrial hardware do you support?
Controlink Systems develops solutions supporting a broad range of standard industrial communication protocols. Our engineering services and software interface with CAN, UDS, Modbus, RS-232 serial, Profinet, EtherCAT, and more. We also integrate with SQL databases, PLC hardware, single and multi-axis motion controllers, and National Instruments data acquisition hardware to connect older and newer machine tool controls across your facility.
How many CNC machines can be simultaneously monitored?
Simultaneous monitoring capacity depends on the specific software edition chosen for your shop. Standard Machine Link™ QUICK Serve remotely services up to 3 machines simultaneously. Machine Link™ PLUS supports 6 simultaneous communication sessions, while QUICK Serve PLUS handles up to 20 machines. For large-scale facilities, Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PRO supports up to 64 simultaneous communication sessions from a single computer.
Can CNC program requests be initiated via email or text message?
Yes, optional Email and Text MSG Support is available for Machine Link™ QUICK Serve, QUICK Serve PLUS, and QUICK Serve PRO. This add-on allows file requests to be emailed or sent by text message directly to the software, which then serves the program to the specified machine control. It provides an ideal solution for one-direction machine tools such as ADR BTRs.