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CNC WEST August/September 2018 www.CNC-West.com 97 The Data Entry screen provides opera- tors with a simple interface to track machine downtimes and will now include a “notes” field to alert others on the shop floor of critical actions. For example, the machinist can put in notes to alert the Programming or QA Departments on specific issues. E-Learning Program: Everyone learns at their own pace and time. Now, with E-Learning, DataXchange users can take online courses anywhere, any time. Configuring reporting options, software installation, initial configura- tion, shift options, modifying existing machine data, and understanding the machine data collection sources are just some of the topics covered. The classes are a combination of videos and text modules with a quiz at the end of each lesson. The program is acces- sible for 12 months - courses can be repeated for refreshers, and unlimited users have access to the program with one username and password. For OEEmonitoring, DataXchange is an affordable, user-friendly option. Customers have the option of moni- toring machine data on-premise, or they can pay month-to-month with a Cloud-based option. Customers can get text and email notifications of machine issues The biggest user-friendly feature of DataXchange is the price, starting at $45 per month, per machine. The software is also compatible with MT- Connect, OPC UA, Fanuc FOCAS, and ModBus. Unisig Spotlights Engineering Capabilities of Deep Hole Drilling —Booth #339159 Unisig will showcase the breadth of applications its gundrill- ing, BTA drilling, bottle boring and skiving/roller burnishing machines can accomplish. IMTS 2018 Preview September 10-14 2018