DNC / CRONOS Deployment 703040

KCP tested a classified DNC / CRONOS as a pilot project in FY06 in the Reservoir Machining area. The pilot proved as a successful way to distribute classified NC Programs to machines that run both classified and unclassified programs securely. This also allows for elimination of CREM for machines which had to swap out classified and unclassified hard drives previously. This project’s purpose is to rollout this technology to the remaining machining areas, predominately Department B, Department C and Department A. Associated with this activity is the modification of business practices in the Tool Room / Model Shop areas and to address licensing issues for MASTERCAM to incorporate DNC CRONOS