GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Introduces Program Transfer Tool

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New productivity software tool used for input and output of part programs and operator files between PC and CNC or data server

03/09/2009

 

Charlottesville, VA, March 9, 2009    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced the availability of its Program Transfer Tool, a Microsoft Windows® PC-based productivity software tool for input and output of part programs and operator files between PC and CNC or a data server.
The tool provides a simplified graphical interface for “drag and drop” of files between a PC and CNC control. Large part program files can be input/output direct to data server storage. And, it enables users to take advantage of Embedded Ethernet for program transfer without having to set up their own PC based FTP application.
The Program Transfer Tool provides for communications to be defined between a PC and up to 255 GE Fanuc / FANUC CNC controls. A built-in Setting Dialog application is included, to aid in setup and initial communication testing. Each machine setting allows the PC folder to be automatically opened for use when communication is started. This relieves the user from hunting for the proper PC storage location, and helps to ensure that proper part program files are used. In addition to part programs, transfer of tool offset and macro variable tables are also supported. 
According to GE Fanuc CNC Application Engineer Joe Donatoni, this new tool provides a simple and cost effective way for CNC programmers to transfer files seamlessly between CNC and PC. “The program transfer tool offers a fast and easily solution to performing CNC program housekeeping and data backups. It's just one of the many unique CNC innovations that GE Fanuc continues to bring to our customers,” he explained.
 For more information: www.gefanuc.com/CNC.
About GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a joint venture between General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) and FANUC LTD of Japan, is an experienced high-performance technology company and a global provider of hardware, software, services, and expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile, advanced and ultra-reliable technology that provides customers a sustainable advantage in the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government & defense, and telecommunications. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is a worldwide company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and is part of GE Enterprise Solutions. For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com.  
About GE Enterprise Solutions
 
GE Enterprise Solutions elevates customers' productivity and profitability with integrated solutions using sensors and non-destructive testing; security and life safety technologies; power system protection and control; and plant automation and embedded computing systems. Enterprise Solutions' high-tech, high-growth businesses include Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Security, Digital Energy, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The business has 17,000 problem-solving employees in more than 60 countries around the world.
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Elli Holman, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms