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The SolidWorks partner solution for optimum cooperation with the TRUMPF production systems of the TruTops-series
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From the Idea to the Product
Today, the key to producing high-quality sheet metal components efficiently is not only a question of how it has been manufactured. More important, is that all of the steps in the complete process chain from the idea to the finished product are optimally coordinated. This holistic approach ensures that the design needs of manufacturing are taken into consideration. the programming is technology-oriented. the production makes full use of the entire machine technology. This is achieved by re-implementing empirical values derived from experience. transferring data directly from SolidWorks to TruTops.
Especially for small and ever-changing lot sizes, it is important that the CAD system is flexible to ensure an optimum cooperation with production. With the parametric 3D CAD System SolidWorks it is possible to easily create sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly as well as making logical and fast changes. SolidWorks thereby supports specific sheet metal features for a practice oriented and intuitive construction. That is why so many customers from the sheet metal industry are counting on SolidWorks and are taking advantage of the open system philosophy with all the relevant interfaces.
TruTops Punch is the production system for punching and combination machining
GEO-Import to create 3D Sheet metal parts from the GEO-file Through this funtion it is possible to migrate historical data direktly back to SolidWorks as a native sheet metal part. If the GEO-file contains the bend line information a sheet metal part can be created. The user can thus convert his 2D information to 3D SolidWorks sheet metal parts. Exporting the Sheet Metal Part as a TRUMPF GEO-file Sheetmetal parts that have been processed with ToPsWorks, can be exported to GEO-Format directly for the TruTops production systems Laser, Bend, Punch. Thus, the user saves having to create a drawing of the flattened part, export this to DXF format, import this DXF to TruTops, make potential contour preparation and insert the bend information. The GEO-files created contain the contour information for the flat pattern, the process data for the bends, as well as the material information and sheet metal thickness. Further, special attributes can be included in the GEO-format to account for punch features. Support of metadata during GEO-Export ToPsWorks now allows you to include certain metadata directly in the GEO-file. The user may configure this himself. For example he can create SolidWorks properties that are extracted and included in the GEO-file (for example Part ID Number, Drawing note, Programmer). Further technical data is supported Bendline information (such as position, radius, angle), bendlines, bend type and bending method are transferred. Tool information and tool type are supported Standard elements such as rectangle, round, square but also special tools such as single hole tool and single hole tool center punch are transferred. Table editor to customize the ToPsWorks database ToPsWorks supplies you with an Editor to edit and modify the userdefined bendtables. The user has the ability to make corrections with having Microsoft access on his machine. This is an enhancement to the SolidWorks bend table functions. Support 64 Bit By supporting 64bit, ToPsWorks can now be used in the context of extremely large assemblies. API-interface to automate repetivie processes This interface offers the user a better integration to his product development process. Through this automation for repetive operations the user saves time. It is possible for example to take GEO-files from SolidWorks sheet metal parts and check these in to the PDM system.
Export options of ToPsWorks
Development
TruTops Laser, Bend, Punch
Programming
Production
production system
technology data from TruTops Bend TruTops Bend Database empirical data data is compared
ToPsWorks is being used world wide. ToPsWorks is supported by TRUMPF and being implemented by TRUMPF.
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