CNC Setup with Excel Sheets and Custom Software

Setup sheets are important for making sure that machines are set up properly for operations. This setup sheet contains detailed instructions regarding the complete setup procedure, material details, part numbers, and other useful information for comprehensive machining operations for machinists.
Traditionally, many manufacturing businesses relied on Excel spreadsheets to create and manage their setup instructions and data. However, with advancements in technology, Zuggo have introduced a CNC setup sheet Application for improving machining operations and reducing setup time.

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About CNC Setup Sheet Software and Its Capabilities

Most businesses use Excel sheets for their machines setup and manage their CNC machines. The machinist depends on a manual and timely setup time and it also introduces several human errors as the information is not centralized and the machinist needs to provide all operational details manually.

To overcome these manual challenges at CAMCO Manufacturing Zuggo expert engineers have developed a Setup Sheet Application that provides centralized instructions about each machining setup operation and other part manufacturing details like tooling information, part QRN numbers, quality control, cutting depth, and more.
The Zuggo Custom Apps Setup Sheet Application has proven to be a highly successful solution for Camco Manufacturing. The machinist’s output improved by 30% using a centralized set of instructions. This saved them 33% time. It used to take them 3 hours, but now they only require 2 hours. You can customize this setup sheet Application according to your machining setup requirements and speed up our production process.

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Benefits and Limitations of Using Excel for CNC Setup Sheets

Most manufacturing businesses are using Excel sheets for their CNC setup which may provide easy access to required information, Excel is familiar to use, has customizable templates, and is cost-effective. Meanwhile, it has limitations such as Manual Setup and Updates, Lengthy Setup Time, Limited Integration, and Customization and Scalability Issues. These approaches may provide initial machine setup instructions but if you want to speed up the setup process and automate it, then they are not enough to spend time and money on them.

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How Our Setup Sheet Application Can Speed Up Setup Process

Zuggo team developed a custom CNC Setup Sheet Software that centralizes the necessary information (e.g. setup instruction, tooling etc.) for machinists to access the information at a single platform. This helps with the machinist efficiency and cost saving via significantly reducing setup times, minimizing errors, and enhancing overall productivity.  Some of its features are listed below with their functionalities and features.

  • Customizable Setup Sheet Structure: Adaptable for various machining operations to address specific needs.
  • Centralized Access: Single platform solution for all production tools and setup instructions to eliminate the complexities of traditional CNC work instructions.
  • Detailed Tooling Information: Including part numbers, operation sequences, tooling details (with images), machine specifications, and setup instructions.
  • Built-in Speed and Feed Chart: Removes the need for external references to simplify the setup process for machinists.
  • Change Tracking: Tracks modifications to set up sheets and provides a history of changes done by either the programmer, machinist or recommended by the manager. 
  • Move Stops Integration: Provide instructions about the points where the machine pauses for operator intervention.
  • Manager’s Section: Tracks and analyzes setup performance, and machinist efficiency and identifies the areas for improvements.
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30-40%

Reduced Setup Time

10-15%

Increased Machine Utilization

10-15%

Improved Product Quality

30-40%

Enhanced Employee Training

Benefits of Switching to Our Setup Sheet App

Our setup sheet App can help you with instant productivity and efficiency in machining setup and operations. It improves accuracy by automating the setup process and eliminating manual human errors. The user-friendly interface of our software makes it simple for machinists and managers alike to navigate and utilize the software effectively. Our software helps the manufacturing business by lowering operational costs and maximizing resource utilization for production and results with higher quality with precision outputs.

The application helped Camco Manufacturing maximize machine utilization by 10-15%  by minimizing downtime and optimizing production schedules. This contributed to increased production capacity and higher revenue.

Intuitive User Interface

A complex setup that takes 3 hours can be reduced to 2 hours on average to result in a 33% time savings.

Seamless Integration

The application is compatible with specific machine requirements and provides scheduled maintenance and minimizes hours of unplanned downtime.

Machinist Efficency

The application’s centralized instructions enable the operator to master full usage within 3-5 days.

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