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How to get started with Quick Serve™
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STEP #1
INTRODUCTION TO QUICK SERVE
We think setting up your software should be easy. You can watch the quick video above to learn how to install QUICK Serve, or... provided below are step by step instructions on how to get up and running.
CONFIGURE
Configuring your first CNC Machine
Run Machine Link™ QUICK Serve'
Click [CONFIGURE] and then select [Table], [Insert Row] from the top menu bar
Press [CONFIGURE] and enter the name of your machine
Enter configuration information for the machine (COM port, baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, etc.)
If you are unsure of the machine settings, start with the default values by clicking [DEFAULTS]
Check-mark [Active in Scan List]
Click [ACCEPT] and then [SAVE]
Pro Tip: Machine Link™ QUICK Serve has built-in help - turn it on by clicking [Help], [Show Context Help] from the top menu bar.
RECEIVING FILES
Manually receiving from your first CNC Machine
Important: It is recommended to successfully manually receive a file from the CNC machine tool before attempting to send a file to the CNC machine. Receiving a file will validate that the CNC machine's COM port and the computer's COM port are both operational and that the cable is, for the most part, configured correctly.
Select [File], [Receive from CNC] from the top menu bar
Select the machine tool name you entered from the [Configured Machine Controls] list
Click [RECEIVE] and then punch/output the file from the machine tool control
Machine Link™ QUICK Serve will continue to wait until activity is seen on the COM port. When data is seen, Machine Link™ QUICK Serve will begin to flash, indicating that data is being received
After successfully receiving a file, press [SAVE] and then [EXIT]
SENDING FILES
Manually sending to your first CNC Machine
Once you have successfully received a file with Machine Link™ QUICK Serve, prepare the CNC machine tool control to receive a file
Select [File], [Send to CNC] from the top menu bar
Select the machine tool name you entered from the [Configured Machine Controls] list
Click [SELECT FILE] and select the previously-saved CNC program file
Click [SEND] ‐ the selected file will be transferred to the CNC machine
TROUBLESHOOTING
If Machine Link™ QUICK Serve does not flash, insert a null modem adaptor and resend the file
If Machine Link™ QUICK Serve still does not flash, perform a COM Port/Cable Test
If Machine Link™ QUICK Serve flashes, but the file is garbled, adjust the communication parameters
Still having problems? Give us a call at (800) 838-3479. We are here and happy to help!
Need more info? Watch all of our training videos below!
Why choose QUICK SERVE?
SIMPLE AND POWERFUL.
IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
Boost your productivity by allowing machinists to request files remotely, never having to leave their CNC machine.
INCREASE QUALITY
CNC programs can often be improved, so if you edit your CNC program while at the machine, you can send it off for internal approval to become the starting point of your next download.
MAXIMIZE CNC EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION
Requesting files remotely helps to keep your setup time low and your machine utilization high.
MANAGE CNC FILE REVISIONS
Put engineering in full control to quickly review and manage shop-floor changes to help improve overall shop efficiency and safety.
WORK SAFER AND SMARTER
Improve safety by keeping machine-side edits to a minimum and using GCODE that is ready to run.
CUSTOMIZE THE CODE
We are willing to customize the software for your shop to streamline installation and deliver even greater impact.
TUTORIALS
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Quick Serve Replacement Plan
Replacement Plan
Comes standard and provides peace of mind when computers fail.
Computer Failures
If your computer fails during the first 2 years and you reinstall the software, you will receive another registration code free of charge (maximum of 2).
50% Off Replacements
If your computer fails after 2 years, you will receive 50% off your replacement order for being a loyal customer.
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