Guaranteed CNC Program Version Control for Machinists

Eliminate scrap, prevent costly machine crashes, and guarantee your shop floor always executes the right code. Our automated DNC software empowers machinists to request and receive the latest engineering-approved CNC programs directly from their machine controls. Remove manual USB drives, eliminate walking across the shop, and secure centralized revision control to keep production moving smoothly and safely every day.

Machinist operating a CNC machine control running verified program version

Our CNC Version Control Services

Discover our suite of DNC software solutions engineered to deliver verified CNC programs and secure version control directly to your machines.

Machine Link QUICK Serve

Empowers machinists to request files remotely from machine tool controls, automatically returning the latest engineering-approved revision to eliminate shop scrap, reduce machine downtime, and prevent costly manual transfer errors.

QUICK Serve PLUS

Enables simultaneous monitoring and automated approved program delivery for up to 20 CNC machine tools, putting engineering in complete control of floor revisions while maximizing overall production uptime.

QUICK Serve PRO

Scales version control across large facilities with simultaneous support for up to 64 CNC machines, ensuring machinists across entire plants always run authorized revisions without leaving machines.

Machine Link Standard

Delivers dependable RS-232 serial file transfer and program management, allowing operators to edit, print, upload, and download CNC files reliably while conserving vital system memory during operations.

Machine Link PLUS

Provides multi-session CNC communications supporting up to six machine tools at once from a single computer, streamlining multi-machine transfers and extended drip feeding with dedicated COM port support.

PDA-DNC Mobile Software

Delivers portable CNC and DNC file transfers via Pocket PC, allowing technicians to upload, download, and drip feed approved programs directly at any machine across the facility floor.

Diagram showing CNC program version control and automated revision delivery

Our 4-Step CNC Revision Control Process

Embed Program Request Keyword at Machine

Machinists initiate program transfers directly at the machine tool control panel using simple keywords embedded within request files, removing the need to leave the workstation or navigate separate programming computer terminals on the floor.

Automated Revision Matching and Verification

Serve Approved G-Code to Control

Review and Centralize Shop Floor Edits

Trusted Machining Solutions

Proven Shop Floor Results

Discover how leading manufacturers eliminate scrap and secure CNC revision consistency with our automated DNC systems.

"Machine Link™ is easy to use, was easy to setup, and worked the first time with no problems and I don't even know how to operate Windows. It is far superior to any other communication software I have ever tried. I love it!"

Ken Havard

"Machine Link™ is great! It's reliable and very easy to use. We manufacture high precision molds and use Machine Link™ to download very large files. We have never had a problem with it."

Chris Wiesmann
The Controlink Advantage

Why Choose Controlink Systems LLC?

We combine deep machining experience with proven software engineering to guarantee shop floor revision control.

Machining Heritage

Founded in 1998 by machining specialists who engineer practical software built specifically for real shop environments.

Automated Control

Return engineering-approved revisions directly to machine controls automatically without operators ever leaving their machines.

Proven Reliability

Trusted by industry leaders including Timken, 3M, and Kodak for dependable machine tool communication solutions.

Computer Protection

Standard software replacement plans ensure ongoing operational continuity and free registration reissues if shop PCs fail.

Meet the Engineering Team

Dedicated software and machining engineers solving complex shop floor challenges.

Controlink Systems LLC has been developing high-speed process monitoring, control, end-of-line testing, CNC and DNC communications, and shop-floor automation software since 1998. Based in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, we have been a proud member of the NI Partner Network since 2000, combining real-world machining expertise with robust software engineering. Our mission is centered on linking systems together, interfacing seamlessly with SQL databases, PLCs, and multi-axis motion controllers across various industrial communication protocols. We build intuitive, user-friendly software interfaces that eliminate operator confusion, reduce training costs, and prevent costly production scrap. Our dependable systems run continuously in demanding manufacturing environments nationwide, supporting major industrial manufacturers with reliable, automated revision control and data management.

FoundedDeveloping shop software solutions since 1998
NI PartnerProud network partner since 2000
Free EvaluationEvaluate QUICK Serve free for 45 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Machine Link QUICK Serve guarantee operators run approved revisions?

Machine Link QUICK Serve continuously monitors serial and network connections for incoming program requests sent directly from the CNC control. When a machinist enters the designated keyword, the server queries the central directory and serves only the latest engineering-approved file. This eliminates unverified USB drives, avoids local control memory mix-ups, and prevents operators from running obsolete programs or unapproved edits.

Can machinists request approved CNC programs without leaving their machines?

How are shop-floor program modifications handled and verified by engineering?

Does this CNC version control software work with older legacy controls?

How many CNC machines can be managed simultaneously for version control?

Can program file requests be sent via email or text message?

What happens if our shop floor computer experiences hardware failure?

Is there a free trial available to evaluate the software before purchasing?

Need Help Setting Up Revision Control?

Speak with our machining software experts to configure direct-to-control program delivery.

Verified Credentials

Awards and Recognition

NI Partner Network Member logo

NI Partner Network

Active member providing hardware and software solutions since 2000.

Timken Company publication recognition logo

Timken Company Recognition

Recognized in Timken Exchange for innovative DNC communication software.

Eliminate Outdated CNC Revisions on Your Shop Floor

Get in touch with our engineering team to schedule your 45-day evaluation or discuss custom DNC communication requirements.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (800) 838 3479. You can also send us a quick email at support@controlinksystems.com.