TopSolid is the only 3D parametric modeling and design system that has been developed for use in a manufacturing environment and not purely for design. This means that all design functions have been created with a view to subsequent manufacturing operations. Up until now companies have had to patch together 2,3 or sometimes even more separate products from different suppliers to get a complete suite of design and manufacturing capability.
Put simply, TopSolid offers all the capabilities of the well known modeling products that have no machining ability at all and then combines these to a highly sophisticated CNC programming system that can simulate machine tools of all types including 5-axis milling, turning and combination multifunction machines.
The benefit of this unique approach to the end user is huge. To begin with there is absolutely no loss of data between the design and the machining stages. In fact, many useful additional items such as tolerances, surface finish and even machining techniques can be embedded into the model and be automatically interpreted and acted upon by the CAM system. Secondly the design model and the CAM program remain linked in a 2-way exchange of information. This means that when a customer requires a change it's simply a matter of changing the model and the toolpaths are automatically updated along with any drawings or other manufacturing information. TopSolid is a parametric modeler, which means that changes to the model are automatically adapted by the software. This makes even major alterations a piece of cake.
The second major distinguishing point of TopSolid is its expertise in different domains of activity. Based on the central TopSolid CAD/CAM modules specific solutions have been developed to meet the particular requirements of the following industries: TopSolid'Mold and TopSolid'Progress for tool makers, TopSolid'Design and TopSolid'Cam for the mechanical engineering industry, TopSolid'Wood and TopSolid'WoodCam for the wood industry, TopSolid'Fold and TopSolid'PunchCut for the sheet metal industry, etc. Such an integrated solution from design right through to manufacturing can help small and medium sized companies greatly improve quality and reduce costs.
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CAD Solution for All Mechanical Manufacturers
- Easy communication with customers
- Shorter lead times (calculation, kinematics, dynamics)
- Modeling of different part types
- Easy management of assemblies containing thousands of parts
- Industry-specific design functions: tool design, sheet metal processing, piping, plastic processing, etc...
- Comprehensive management of technical data
- Transmission of data to the ERP solution
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Rich CAD/CAM Functionality for all Manufacturing Companies
Design and production: better, cost-efficient and in less time-this is the ultimate goal of every manufacturer and designer. Against this background, you should not miss the opportunity to get to know TopSolid, an integrated solution and the first associative CAD software for truly optimizing mechanical design processes in global manufacturing processes.
Data Retrieval
- Interfaces: IGES, DXF, Catia, STEP, SAT
- Automatic and manual cleaning
Product Development
- Kinematics, dynamics
- Structural computation (CETIM's TopSolid' Castor)
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Rich CAD/CAM Functionality for All Manufacturing Companies
Design and production: better, cost-efficient and in less time - this is the ultimate goal of every manufacturer and designer. Against this background, you should not miss the opportunity to get to know TopSolid, an integrated solution and the first associative CAD software for truly optimizing mechanical design processes in global manufacturing companies.
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Data Retrieval
- Interfaces : IGES, DXF, Catia, STEP, SAT
- Automatic and manual cleaning
Product Development
- Kinematics, dynamics
- Structural computation (CETIM's TopSolid'Castor)
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Parametric Modeling
- Powerful functions for surface modeling
- Solid modeler Parasolid
- Optimization of shapes
- Industry specific mechanical features
Components
- All standards (AFNOR, ANSI, DIN, ISO…)
- Associated machining operations
- Supplier components
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Large Assemblies
- Top-down and bottom-up assemblies
- Several thousand parts
- Model simplification and part detail levels
Drawings and Parts Lists (BOMs)
- Associative to 3D models
- Comprehensive labeling functions, tolerances, symbols
- Parts lists, customized title blocks
Integrated Project Management
- "Where-used" list
- Technical database
Output
- Exploded views, notes
- Animations, integrated VCR
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Integrated CAD/CAM Solution
- Sheet metal processing (Topsolid'Punch, TopSolid'Cut)
- Wood processing (TopSolid'Wood)
- Machining (TopSolid'Mold, TopSolid'Cam, TopSolid'Wire)
- Control and inspection (TopSolid'Control)
The following options are available, in addition to the standard TopSolid’Design functions, under the umbrella name TopSolid’Pro:
- TopSolid’Fold
- Standardized component library
- Kinematics
- Piping
- Conception of assembly/disassembly sequences
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Powerful CAD Solution of Mold Making
- Quick retrieval of digital data in 3D
- Automatic calculation of parting surfaces
- Tool design in 3D (built-up blocks, sliders, etc...)
- Utilization of standard frames
- Access of all supplier catalogs
- Easy generation of coolant circuits
- Collision avoidance
- Creation of drawings and BOM'sfor mold making
- Simulation of tool kinematics
- Automatic generation of all geometries
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CAD/CAM Solution for Mold Making and Machining
To be efficient, a CAD mold solution needs to enable a high degree of automation for frequent tool design operations. Furthermore, the solution needs to be integrated into a powerful CAD/CAM solution so that it can be used for multiple application. The CAD/CAM system must be able to process hollow parts, general mechanical and manufacturing design and at the same time be parametric and associative. TopSolid’Mold meets all these requirements and has therefore become one of the leading systems for mold making worldwide within a short period of time.
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Retrieving Data
- IGES, DXF, Catia, STEP, SAT, Parasolid, Unigraphics, ACIS, Pro/E
- Integrated surface and volume modeler
Calculation of Mold Cores and Cavities
- Automatic search for parting surface curves
- Allowance for areas containing drafts
- Automatic separation of cores and cavities
Slider Design
- Adaptation of profiles and clearances
- Guide rails, jacks, …
Mold Base Library
- Global supplier catalog (Europe, Japan, USA)
Components and Process Library
- Columns, ejectors, spacers, nozzles, screws…
- Machining processes (quality, clearances, schedule…)
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Coolant Circuit
- Security clearance and collision check
- Calculation of approach and return points
Control via Mold Levels
- Automatic classification of components and parts (mold plates, circuits, columns, screws…)
- Immediate activation and deactivation of levels
Creation of Drawings
- Specific views for mold design
- Dimensions for mold making, via references
Parts Lists
- Parts list references and classification for mold makers
CAD/CAM Integration
- TopSolid CAD solution with integrated kinematics
- TopSolid’Electrode CAD solution for electrode design
- CAM solutions with TopSolid'Cam (milling) and TopSolid'Wire (wire EDM)
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The CAD/CAM Machining Solution with Precision
- Utilization of different technologies (from 2-axis-milling up to mill-turn centers)
- Quick retrieval of numerical data
- Automatic recognition of planar surfaces, holes, etc...
- Realistic machine simulation
- Design of fixtures and processing of the respective drawings
- Part update after each operation
- Availability of the part for successive operations and collision detection
- Tool library management
- Generation of workshop sheets and manufacturing schedules
- Suitable post-processors adapted to each machine and company know-how
The complete CAD/CAM Solution for General Machining and Mechanical Design
Design and engineering departments are faced with increasingly complex machining operations: fittings and fixtures need to be viewed in three-dimensions; furthermore they have to be combined for milling anf turning processes. machine simulation, collision check, spindle synchronization, raw part updating and visualization of material removal are indispensable for tool path programming.
Retrieving Data
- IGES, DXF, Catia, STEP, SAT, Parasolid, ACIS. pro/E, Unigraphics
- Integrated surface and volume modeler
Machine Library
- Support for basic machines, mill-turn centers and machines with two spindles and/or two turrets
- Integrated kinematics
- Integrated milling and turning
Fixtures
- 3D design, drawings, dimensions
- Thousands of components (flanges, screws, etc...) and fixtures
Topology Rcognition
- Stepped holes with tolerances
- Open and closed pockets, grooves
Tool Library
- Tool holders, attachments
- Cutting conditions, standard and customized
Manufacturing Schedules
- Our CAD/CAM machining solution offers tree display for machining with copy and functions
- Automatic sorting and optomization
Realistic Smulation
- Machine+turret+fixture+tools
- Collision check
- Visualization of material removal
Workshop Sheets
- Associative with machining
- Views, drawings, dimensions
Post-Processors and DNC
- All CNC control systems
- Machine interfaces
Integrated CAD/CAM Solution
- TopSolid' Dsign
- TopSolid' Control (control and inspections)
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