Network communication
Secure in terms of IT
Integrating various machines, devices and systems into an IT OT infrastructure presents companies with major challenges. With a new development, DNC concepts can be implemented securely.
Digitization projects in the manufacturing industry eventually reach the point where data communication must be established with the machine tools. NC programs and tool correction data must be transferred to the machines. Many machine control systems are now equipped with network cards and PC operating systems. It therefore stands to reason that these should be integrated into a company's network. However, system incompatibilities and security issues pose major challenges for corporate IT. With its new DNC (Direct Numerical Control) web server service, Coscom now offers a secure solution in terms of IT security.
The store floor digitization specialist has developed a network communication solution that meets the key requirements of IT in terms of network security and resilience to system incompatibilities. With this new development, classic DNC concepts can be implemented under modern security aspects.
CNC machine tools can only be equipped with conventional IT security measures such as virus scanners to a very limited extent. For this reason, corporate IT departments have called for separate IT networks to be operated on the store floor and the office floor. Data communication between the independent networks should be secured via a firewall. The web-based Coscom DNC server service enables firewall-secured data communication between the two independent networks. The web service can be easily integrated into the operational DNC applications.
Safe operation of PC operating systems on machine tools
Network incompatibilities caused by different PC operating system versions on the controls or non-standardized server operating systems can present an insurmountable communication problem. Experience shows that CNC machine tools have a much longer service life in companies than PCs on the office floor. In addition, software updates are rarely carried out in the machine environment for various reasons.
Regardless of Microsoft's version policy, older communication protocols can still be used with the Coscom DNC server service. This ensures communication between the shop-floor and office networks for many years without having to worry about restrictions in the office network. Both networks can continue to develop independently of each other.
Christian Erlinger, Member of the Management Board of Coscom
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