Simplify programming. Ensure reliable machining. Control your costs.
In machining workshops, a significant proportion of the complexity stems not only from the workpieces, but from the programming tools themselves. The proliferation of strategies, the diversity of machines and lengthy set-up times: these factors create significant productivity gaps between companies.
For many SMEs and workshops, the increasing sophistication of comprehensive CAD/CAM solutions can also result in a functional overload that is difficult to manage on a day-to-day basis. The challenge, therefore, is to have a controlled programming environment without compromising essential performance.
In this context, manufacturers are seeking solutions capable of simplifying implementation whilst maintaining the reliability of machining paths and machine safety.
TopSolid’Cam Essential addresses this challenge by offering a streamlined CAD/CAM solution, based on the same technological foundation as TopSolid’Cam, enabling efficient programming of machining operations whilst keeping engineering costs and lead times under control.
Why choose TOPSOLID?
Reducing workshop programming time
Simplifying programming environments helps to reduce set-up times for parts by minimising complex operations and advanced settings that are not essential for day-to-day operations.
Improving the reliability of machining operations
The toolpaths generated are based on TopSolid’s tried-and-tested logic, ensuring continuity in machine safety and reducing set-up errors.
Standardising machining practices
The standardisation of programming methods facilitates the repeatability of operations and enables greater consistency in workshop practices.
Adapting CAD/CAM to economic constraints
A solution optimised for companies seeking a balance between functional capability, controlled budgets and a rapid return on investment.
TopSolid'Cam Essential Features
Why choose TopSolid'Cam Essential?
To get the most out of your machine-tools.
Boost your productivity with our simple and intuitive CAD/CAM solution adapted to your workshop.
All of TopSolid's expertise and excellence are integrated in our TopSolid'Cam Essential software suite.
It is the best price/quality software the market can offer and the ideal solution for all companies who will find the desired configuration adapted to their budget.
Import CAD models
Reading and modifying external data
TopSolid imports the external CAD data from all the other CAD software.
TopSolid converts all standards: DXF/DWG, IGES, STEP, Parasolid, etc.
TopSolid also allows the reading of geometric and dimensional tolerances as well as surface conditions via the PMIs.
Finally, thanks to TopSolid'Cam Essential, you are able to quickly and easily modify imported 3D shapes using the FreeShape tool. This allows you to apply average dimensions to your parts before machining them.
Assemblies and tools
Management of machining fixtures and cutting tools
TopSolid'Cam Essential manages all defined environments:
- Vices, chucks, clamps and custom fixtures
- Milling and turning tools
Programming
TopSolid'Cam Essential is the answer to your needs.
Depending on your workshop, TopSolid'Cam Essential is the perfect tool to meet your milling and turning needs.
Whatever your trade and the type of part to be manufactured, TopSolid'Cam Essential will offer you all the appropriate machining operations.
Boost your productivity
Save your knowledge
Save the settings made in the operations very quickly thanks to the presets. Each created preset can then be reused at will on any other part. This is a very simple and fast solution.
Another solution: copy and paste a machining program from an already machined part to a new part to be programmed. This is also a very efficient solution which offers significant productivity gains.
Verification
TopSolid'Cam Essential offers two methods.
A first level of check by simulating the calculated machining paths.
A second level of control by material removal integrating collision management and comparison with your customer's initial model.
Modification management
Simply replay a machining sequence on the modified parts
TopSolid'Cam Essential takes into account the adjustments made in the CAD environment and automatically adapts the machining program.
Communicate easily with your workshop by automatically producing adapted documentation such as tool lists, machining times, operation lists, part drawings, etc.
The post-processors delivered for your machines will be optimized and will perfectly meet your needs.
Finally, check your parts with TopSolid'Inspection!
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