Modern machine shops depend on accurate, detailed setup information for every job, tooling requirements, cutting parameters, workpiece positioning, and step-by-step instructions. When this information is managed through manual paperwork or scattered spreadsheets, it often leads to errors, delays, and inconsistent setups across different operators and shifts.

Texono's Setup Sheet Application solves this problem by automating the entire CNC setup documentation process. The app is built for machine shops working with lathes, milling machines, drills, and other CNC equipment, and it generates digital setup sheets automatically by pulling relevant data directly from existing shop databases.

How it works

Operators can open the application from any device, a computer, tablet, or shop-floor terminal, using a standard internet browser. From there, they select the specific CNC machine and the part or job to be set up. The app then creates a digital setup sheet complete with tooling details, offsets, instructions, and any special notes, which operators can review and adjust before starting the job.

Key advantages

• Reduced setup time: Standardized, automated procedures cut down the time spent preparing each job.
• Improved machine utilization: Faster, more consistent setups mean less downtime between jobs.
• Fewer defects and less rework: Consistent setup procedures and built-in quality checks reduce errors.
• Faster operator training: Clear, step-by-step digital instructions help new operators get up to speed more quickly.
• Better decision-making: Real-time data and analytics give shop managers better visibility into setup and production performance.

The Setup Sheet Application also integrates with Texono's Tool Crib Application, keeping tooling information, inventory, and offsets synchronized automatically. For machine shops looking to move away from manual paperwork and disconnected spreadsheets, this kind of centralized digital setup process is a practical step toward a more efficient, data-driven shop floor.

Learn more about the Setup Sheet Application.