Machine Shop Management Software and Traceability Solutions

Remote program serving allows CNC machinists to request and receive verified program files directly at their machine tool controls using simple embedded keywords. Because operators do not need to walk back and forth across the shop floor to access a central computer, shops eliminate transit delays, keep spindles turning, and ensure that only the latest engineering-approved revisions are executed.

Yes. Machine Link software is designed to communicate with any CNC machine tool supporting standard RS-232 serial communications. It supports standard character sets including ASCII, ISO, and EIA, and can drip feed long programs directly to machine memory. For older controls requiring specialized formats, specialized modules can transfer binary files and executive tapes for equipment commissioning.

Capacity depends on the software package selected for your facility. Single-seat versions manage individual serial connections, while multi-session editions scale from six machines up to twenty or sixty-four simultaneous communication sessions from a single computer. This flexibility allows small machine shops to start with core connectivity and expand capacity as their shop floor machinery grows.

Yes. Controlink Systems LLC offers a 45-day free evaluation period for Machine Link QUICK Serve software. Machinists and shop managers can download and test the application directly in their production environment to verify machine control compatibility, test remote file requests, and experience productivity gains firsthand before making any licensing commitments.

A replacement plan comes standard with select software packages to provide peace of mind. If your computer fails during the initial two-year period and you reinstall the software, you receive a replacement registration code at no charge. For computer failures occurring after two years, loyal customers receive a substantial discount on their replacement order.

When machinists request programs at the machine tool control, the system serves only the latest engineering-approved files, preventing scrap caused by outdated code. Furthermore, any program edits or optimization adjustments made directly on the shop floor can be transmitted back to engineering for review and formal approval, maintaining a closed-loop record of all program modifications.

Yes. An optional email and text message support module is available for QUICK Serve packages. This capability allows file requests to be emailed or sent via text message directly to the software, which then quickly serves the file to the specified machine tool control. This provides an effective communication solution for one-way controls like ADR BTRs.

Our engineering services routinely interface with SQL databases, PLC hardware, and motion controllers across varied communication standards. Supported protocols include serial, Modbus, CAN, UDS, Profinet, and EtherCAT. We build customized HMI interfaces and integrated data systems that run continuously to monitor critical manufacturing processes and provide reliable data management across shop floor operations.