WHITE HOUSE, Tennessee – June 17, 2002 – Striker Systems today announced the introduction of SS-Dispatcher, a job file management module for Fab Professional, Striker’s flagship sheet metal CAD/CAM software.
          SS-Dispatcher is a shared database designed to facilitate the transfer of manufacturing data between the programming function and the CNC machine.  SS-Dispatcher is included as a standard feature of Fab Professional to provide the programmer with real-time feedback on job status.  It can also be loaded independently on other computers to provide shop floor access and fulfill other job monitoring needs.  When a nest job is processed a Work Order entry is automatically made into SS-Dispatcher for each NC Program generated.  The Work Order provides the status of the job (i.e., Pending, Released, Failed, etc.) and access to necessary manufacturing data such as the NC program and setup sheets.  SS-Dispatcher allows released jobs to be transferred to a production location or, if SS-Dispatcher is operating on the shop floor, NC programs can be downloaded directly to the CNC machine tool.
          SS-Dispatcher offers numerous advantages over manual job management techniques.  File names and locations are transparent in the process thereby minimizing file management considerations.  And because all entries are real-time, each individual with SS-Dispatcher is constantly aware of job status.  This can alleviate confusion in the flow of job files as revisions are introduced.  And with a built in DNC communication system, SS-Dispatcher can reduce cost by eliminating the need for a separate DNC software.
          For additional information on SS-Dispatcher or any Striker Systems software products, please contact Striker Systems at 1-800-950-7862 or visit the Striker Systems web site at http://www.striker-systems.com.