Powerful CAD / CAM solution

for sheet metal processing

TOPSOLID’PUNCHCUT AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPT

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COMPREHENSIVE CAD / CAM AND PPC
SOLUTION FOR SHEET METAL PROCESSING
In today's difficult economic climate, com-
panies in the sheet metal industry are fac-
ing various challenges such as the need for
continuous adaptation to the market, con-
stant improvement of productivity and
quality, and rapid technological develop-
ment. Missler Software has designed a
completely integrated CAD / CAM and ERP
solution for companies in the sheet metal
industry. This software is powerful, flexi-
ble, adaptable and equipped with func-
tions to facilitate communication. It helps
companies to realize significant gains in
productivity and simplifies data manage-
ment within the enterprise from design to
manufacturing.
CONCEPT
INNOVATIVE
Q Creation of parts and assemblies
Q Retrieval and cleanup of digital model definitions provided
by the customer
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Q Processes specific for sheet metal: vessel fabrication,
deformations, riveting, etc.
Q Libraries containing standard parts and customized compo­
nents
Q Parameterizable unfolding operations and native link to the
CAM software
Q Perfect utilization of all manufacturing techniques: punch­
ing, cutting with 2 to 3 axes, piping
Q Management of processes and all corresponding quota­
tions
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TOPSOLID’PUNCHCUT
With TopSolid you can design complete
sheet metal models in 3D, pass it on to
manufacturing (punching, laser cutting),
edit associated drawings and generate
superior visualizations. TopSolid is the all-
in-one software solution!
 CREATE AND UNFOLD
SHEET METAL MODELS

POWERFUL AND GENERAL CAD SOLU-

TION WITH PERFECT INTEGRATION OF
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Q TopSolid'Fold combines the power of the generic
CAD solution TopSolid and, at the same time, provides
numerous special functions for sheet metal processing
and vessel fabrication.

Q Creation of sheet metal parts from simple surfaces,

volume models (housing) or libraries

Q Unfolding of models: corner and edge breaking,

grooves

Q Enhancement of model shapes: dragging of bound­

TopSolid'Fold benefits from the powerful functions of TopSolid: welded steel
4 aries parts and miter cuts, assembly and associated techniques (screwing, bolting,
riveting, welding), drawing creation, bills of material, etc.
Q Control of bends: reverse bends, round bends, bend
by bend (new bend).

Q Fine machining: holes, notches, deformations

DU PLUS SIMPLE AU PLUS COMPLEXE

Q TopSolid'Fold se caractérise par une conception totalement

inédite pour la mise à plat de toutes pièces de tôle en tenant
compte des pertes aux plis et des impératifs d'usinage et de
RETRIEVING AND PROCESSING DIGITAL pliage. Les règles de dépliage sont personnalisables et traitent
les pièces de chaudronnerie (croquage…)
DESIGN DATA
Q Créatole supports suppliers in exchanging data with
customers by allowing the retrieval of the most common
CAD formats as well as the conversion of these models
into sheet metal parts:

- Numerous standard and native interfaces

- Retouching tools (sewing, etc.)

- Analysis and conversion into sheet metal parts as

well as consistency and quality check of the result­
ing model

- Recognition of thickness, bends and deformations

- Modification of resulting models (bend angles, thick­

ness, etc.)
Libraries: standard and customized deformation components, rounded parts
(vessel fabrication), profiles (pipes)
 CONCEPT
PUNCHING AND CUTTING
A PERFECT COMBINATION

INNOVATIVE
CUTTING IN LINE WITH
ONE SOLUTION FOR ALL TECHNOLOGIES
MACHINE POSSIBILITIES

AN
Q TopSolid'PunchCut is an industry-specific solution Q TopSolid'Cut allows the controlling of all types of cut-
that integrates all manufacturing requirements. The ting machines (laser cutting, plasma cutting, flame cutting,
combination of functions for punching and cutting water jet cutting, cutting with multiple heads, etc.)
makes for a powerful programming system, rendering
all processes within the enterprise secure and flexible.
Q Tool path calculation is performed automatically and inte-
The integrated user interface provides industry-specific
grates approach paths and additional cuts (loopings, etc.).
functions that are adapted to the preferred machine
Cutting parameters represent an important element of laser
technology and guarantees optimum flexibility for any
cutting and are determined individually for each machine and
enterprise.
material thickness. They also take into account different gases
used for cutting. TopSolid'Cut is a comprehensive solution
offering all functionalities for efficiently controlling markings,
common cuts and cuts with multiple torches.
COMPLETE AUTOMATION OF PUNCHING
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- Automatic machining: searching libraries for the
most appropriate standard tools, recognition of spe-

TOPSOLID’PUNCHCUT
cific tools, utilization of customized macros for man-
ufacturing

- Automatic turret assembly and/or utilization of pre-

defined turrets, permanent graphic visualization

- Slitting/common cuts, shearing

- Management of part removal and chippings: micro-

attachments, hatches, unloaders

- Integration of optional equipment: loader for sheet

metal parts, unloader for parts, removal trucks, pal-
letization

TopSolid'Cut calculates optimum tool paths in order to ensure optimized and

secure machine operation.

TopSolid'Cut allows you to machine complex curves, e.g. curves that

result from unfolding operations, and to modify text with Windows
fonts. Tool paths are split into lines and arcs in an optimum manner.
 POWERFUL PLACEMENT
AND SIMULATION

SIMPLE AND POWERFUL PLACEMENT

Q Confronted with small production runs, complex parts and
high-speed machines, the programming software needs to
enable automated manufacturing within a short period of time.
The solution: TopSolid/PunchCut

Optimization of material reduction:

- Optimum placement of sheet metal parts on rectangular or

other pre-cut parts

- Optimization of format selection depending on costs and lot

size of manufactured parts

- Selection of the most adequate type of placement

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- Management of part priorities taking into account manufac­
turing requirements

- Continuation of machining from punching to laser cutting

and vice versa

- When re-using an existing placement, all changes to the

geometry of unfolded parts are displayed in order to ensure
a high manufacturing quality.

Q TopSolid'PunchCut is the only CAM solution on the market

that offers the possibility to prepare manufacturing for each part
individually, to machine all placements at once, or even a com­
bination of both.

UNIQUE SIMULATION CAPABILITIES

Q TopSolid'PunchCut integrates functions for realistic and

interactive manufacturing simulation.

- Operating sequences can be played back using an intuitive

player. The desired tool path is visualized along with its indi­
vidual sequences or step by step.

- Dynamic turret visualization during machining

- Calculation of repositioning, turning and punching opera­

tions with grippers in automatic mode

- Movements of sheet-metal loaders, part unloaders, removal

trucks and pallets are integrated into the simulation cycle
 CONCEPT
OPEN AND COMPREHENSIVE
SOLUTION

INNOVATIVE
TOPSOLID'CUTTUBES

Q TopSolid'CutTubes is an indispensable tool for con-

trolling the third axis on laser cutting machines for

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tubes:

- Parametric and associative design of tubes and tap-

pings in 3D with TopSolid
- Cutting of round, square, and rectangular tubes
- Manual and automatic functions for nesting multiple
tubes
- Common cut control All technologies and the entire know-how of Missler Software in the areas of
- Simulation of tube cutting in 3D simulation and manufacturing have been leveraged for tube cutting.
- Export of simulation with TopSolid'Viewer

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POST PROCESSORS FOR ALL MACHINES

TOPSOLID’PUNCHCUT
Q Thanks to more than 20 years of industry experi-
ence, more than 300 simple and highly complex
machine types are controlled by Missler's CAD /CAM
solutions. Post processors are adapted according to the
customers' demands.

Q The generation of documents related to manufactur-

ing is an indispensable factor for achieving high-quality
products. Workshop sheets are automatically derived
from the simulation process, thus making all data per-
manently available within the enterprise. These sheets
are customized and therefore contain information that is
related to management and/or manufacturing.

PERFECT INTEGRATION WITH MANAGE- The TopSolid’Viewer is free of charge and allows you to pass on projects to
your customers along with the kinematics of sub-assemblies, detailed drawings
MENT AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS and tool paths.

Q TopSolid'PunchCut is bidirectionally linked with

Missler's TopManufacturing solution for ERP.
Consolidated parts can automatically be nested on one
tube. This integration with a CAD / CAM solution is
unique on the market.

The PDM module associated with the TopSolid'Fold

CAD solution enables technical data management for
assemblies as well as version control.
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Missler Software

Industry-specific know-how
and customer proximity throughout the world

For more than 20 years, Missler software has been offering industry-specific solutions for

manufacturers and subcontractors of the mechanical manufacturing, sheet metal and wood

processing industries. These complete solutions are distributed in France and worldwide

along with high-quality services. Manufacturers and suppliers as well as other companies

engaged in sheet-metal processing can now benefit from all advantages of integrated design

and manufacturing. Thanks to its innovative technologies and state-of-the-art computer stan­

dards, Missler is increasingly gaining ground on the CAD / CAM market. More than 8,000

companies worldwide successfully utilize solutions of the TopSolid product line.

http://www.topsolid.com
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