Why should SMEs consider tailor made configuration?
Custom configuration meets both the consumer’s desire for personalization with the company’s economic viability. Explanations.
CAD/CAM for grinding on your machine tools
More precise than traditional machining operations, grinding enables the surface of a product to be finely modified thanks to the abrasive machining technique. Nevertheless, investing in the right machine tools to perform this type of operation represents a significant cost for companies, more so as their piloting can prove difficult for programmers. To facilitate grinding on these machine tools, some manufacturers are exploring the possibilities offered by CAD/CAM. But what additional advantages does CAD/CAM offer this activity? Here’s how.
Success Story: TopSolid by Rabumeca
Based in the Ain region of France, Rabumeca designs and manufactures welded assemblies in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for various sectors. Founded in 1989, the company boasts many years of experience in its field, which earned it the “quality, cost, delivery” award from ArcelorMittal in 2013. Since 2020, Rabumeca has been integrating TopSolid’Design software into its design process—interview with Sébastien Bridet, Rabumeca’s Managing Director.
Success Story: TopSolid by Structa
Structa is a 6500 square-foot workshop situated in the heart of the Drôme region, specializing in custom-made furnishings. Since 1981, the company has dedicated its expertise to designing and manufacturing furniture tailored to its customers’ needs. In 2006, they integrated TopSolid’Wood software into its design process to optimize it.
In this interview, we talk with Christian Salomon, CEO of Structa, whom TOPSOLID proudly supports in his projects.
Métallerie Serrurerie Kopko: the customized parts expert who trust TopSolid’Steel
Founded in 2017 in Reims, Métallerie Serrurerie Kopko, also known as MSK, deploys its know-how and expertise in creating custom metal structures. Glass roofs, staircases, gates, metal doors and joinery, made-to-measure furniture, glass floors, and ceilings… MSK aims to enhance various spaces with distinctive elements, whether it’s an entrance hall, walkway, or contemporary furniture. From feasibility studies to 3D design and manufacturing, MSK relies on TopSolid’Steel to comprehensively fulfill its customers’ requirements. Let’s focus on this successful collaboration.
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Mechanical engineering: making a successful digital transition today to better meet tomorrow’s productivity objectives [WHITE PAPER]
Industry 4.0, through the digital transition and the adoption of new technologies, is the main challenge for mechanical industries. Robotization, implementation of management systems, simulation, digital twins, production management, workshop management, Cloud...
Making tool management simple – Is it possible?
If producing machined parts for your manufacturing tools is a complex process, should the system that is supposed to make it more efficient be a “necessary evil”? Considering the cost of stopping production because a part is missing from the tool magazine, the necessity of a good tool management system seems obvious, but it does not have to be complicated as it should be designed to make your processes more efficient and safer. Here is how.
Industry 4.0: Challenges and perspectives for the factory of the future and intelligent machining
In a context of fierce competition where globalization is omnipresent and consumer habits are changing, companies have no choice but to change their manufacturing methods. The factory of the future will have to be agile and connected in order to ensure...
Say goodbye to the boundaries between the Design Engineers and the Process Engineers, thanks to TopSolid!
However, at the time of Industry 4.0, where connectivity and communication in all directions are a strategic necessity. The divide between the IT department through the manufacturing department tends to become a structural issue for the company’s performance.
Let’s discover how the TopSolid digital solution can break down these walls!
Why must CAD/CAM solutions become increasingly flexible?
In recent years, the notion of flexibility has become an integral part with companies of all sizes. All resources are considered: flexibility in terms of staff working hours, adaptation of the organization’s personnel according to demand, the flexibility of the software used…
Preparation, control, and quality: everything you need to know about machine probing with TopSolid’Cam
Imagine a CAD/CAM solution that allows you to program and simulate your probing cycles – preparation, control, quality, safety – guarantees optimal reliability… This is the package offered by the TopSolid’Cam CAD/CAM solution, which we invite you to discover …
CAD/CAM: Why merge your design and manufacturing processes?
The divide between design and manufacturing processes is the norm in companies most of the time. And if the reasons are diverse, they seem less and less legitimate. Indeed, some companies have already taken the step of managing these two stages together and merging the associated software. As such, they put forward the undeniable benefits in terms of competitive advantage, reliability, timesaving, and productivity.
In the era of Industry 4.0, is it still relevant to question the advantages of a single CAD/CAM solution? To understand the stakes and decide to take the plunge, follow us!
5 necessary features of CAD/CAM software
The furnishing and design sector present an infinite creative range. In addition, the demand is characterized by needs as varied as they can be complex. An efficient design and manufacturing tool is therefore essential. The question is how to find the rare pearl, adaptable to both customer requirements and project constraints, but also capable of preserving efficiency, reliability, and – the most important – respect delivery deadlines.
What are the seven essential features of a CAD software?
The CAD software must have all the necessary features to address your needs. To choose your computer-aided design (CAD) software, you need to take into account the current issues specific to your business! What are the challenges that professionals encounter for designing parts and machines?
7 good reasons to switch to TopSolid
You have noticed that some of your competitors are saving money by using TopSolid, and you may be wondering why you should change software.
Here are seven important reasons to switch to TopSolid that will guide you in your decision.
TOPSOLID SAS and Thibaut Group establish a partnership: review of an exemplary case study
Thibaut, a company that manufactures machine tools, has joined the know-how and the software tool of the publisher TOPSOLID SAS to improve its solutions for stone machining. A newly developed programming assistance software, which is the result of the collaboration between the two companies, allows users to exploit the full potential of the Thibaut machines. A look back at a successful partnership.
Swiss Turn with TopSolid’Cam
Swiss Turn refers to a type of machine with the distinctive feature of having a sliding headstock. Bar turning machines are mainly used for medium and large production runs and for machining complex parts in small batches, using numerous tools in a single program....
Why does CAD/CAM allow you to add new markets and also earn money?
While many companies have not yet acquired their own CAD/CAM solution, the fact remains that a well-thought-out CAD/CAM solution can be a great ally in growing your business. How can CAD/CAM allow you to add new markets? What are the main criteria to take into account when choosing a CAD/CAM solution?
BoostMilling: how to save time on machining cycles?
Extremely hard materials, exotic shapes: machining tools are often put to the test and their lifespan is sometimes limited. BoostMilling is a roughing strategy that removes material faster while increasing tool life. Let’s find out more about what BoostMilling is and how it can save you money.
Advantages and criteria for choosing the PDM for your CAD/CAM solution
In the age of digitization, design can no longer work without the management component. CAD/CAM companies are well aware of this: managing and storing product data using an automated centralization tool is a major challenge. Yet the use of a PDM in machining is still not the norm. Why should you have a PDM for CAM machining? What are the benefits?
