Introduction

Lantek Flex3d Addins import native CAD drawings

from popular CAD systems such as: SolidWorks

,
Solid Edge

, Inventor

, Catia

, and Creo Elements/

Pro (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) for the automatic
unfolding of any sheet metal design in 3D. This
solution is ideal for integrating the users 3D models
with Lantek CAD/CAM/ERP. It is a powerful, direct,
and intuitive way to avoid unnecessary fle generation.
The unfolding of both individual parts and sets of parts
(assemblies) is included in this module, which is also
capable of exporting the assembly structure with a
fully structured parts and materials list. The set of parts
imported with Lantek Flex3d Addins may consist of
various materials and thicknesses. Unfolding is direct
to the Lantek database and eliminates the need for
intermediate DXF fles.
After part unfolding and prior to the fnal transfer to
the Lantek management system, the user can see a
preview of each fat pattern.
Total association remains constant between 2D and
3D in this module. Any modifcation to the 3D fle is
automatically and accurately refected on the 2D part
within the Lantek system.
Lantek Flex3d Addins recognizes and imports
tube parts from standard formats such as round,
rectangular and square. It is also possible to import
combined structures of sheet and tube parts.
Lantek Flex3d Addins are capable of identifying sheet
metal items and performing the unfolding automatically
with the assigned thickness and material type.
During the unfolding process, the system shows the
folding lines, the limits per fold, and part contour, and
assigns relevant technologies to each.
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Integration with Lantek
Parts and assemblies generated with Lantek Flex3d
Addins are directly transferred to the Lantek Integra
management system for integrated manufacturing
and management processes, as well as to the Lantek
Expert system for material and machining optimization
processes. Between both systems, Lantek offers
a complete solution, which includes 3D part design
through to CNC generation per machine type.
Integral system
Lantek is more than just software. Lantek is a
complete solution enabling all company processes
to be managed from the administration department,
through the design offce, to the warehouse and
production process management.
Lantek Expert Cut is a specially designed CAD/CAM
solution that automates cutting machine programming
such as: oxy-cut, plasma, laser, and water jet.
Lantek Expert Punch is a CAD/CAM solution designed
for automating turret punch machine programming.
Lantek Flex3d is a CAD/CAM software for
programming tube cutting and profle processing
machinery.
Lantek Integra is an integrated management system
(ERP solution) designed for the sheet metal and
fabrication sector.
SolidWorks

is a registered trademark of Dassault

Systmes S.A.
Autodesk Inventor

is a registered trademark of
Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software, Inc.
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