TopSolid’s solution for aerospace, die mould and automated manufacturing

May 4, 2021 5:05 pm

TopSolid has been created to understand the local requirements, provide support and training while partnering with customer to support in customising and standardising organisational practices.

Global pandemic has created havoc in normal life. Pharma fraternity worked against time to bring out vaccination in noticeably short time. Able leadership and political stability have given vast opportunity to spring back and go beyond the pre-pandemic levels. Non-availability of migrant labour and diminishing skills has put pressure on manufacturing industry. The global resentment against China and Chinese products have opened a vast door of opportunities for manufacturing and services. If we fail to cease and encash the opportunity, it will be left behind and we may not get another chance. We can succeed only if we embark a journey of systematic and data driven work culture.

There is an old saying “If you continue to work the same way as you worked, you will continue to get the same results as you got”. You need to address the challenges differently, work more efficiently, quickly, and smartly. India is blessed with young, talented, and knowledgeable workforce. We must harness these talents to be number one global product and solution provider. We are racing against time. There is no time to start from the scratch, we need to identify appropriate technology, processes, and best practices readily available and improvise, Indianise on continuous basis. Visionaries, Entrepreneurs, Technocrats must come forward to face the challenges and turn them as opportunities? This is what finding prosperity in adversity. Tooling is backbone of any manufacturing sector. It is an essential part of self-reliance. Focusing on this sector to improve productivity and operating efficiency provides leverage to be competitive. Effective use of information and communication technology (ICT) and data driven approach can accelerate process.

What is lacking to excel is our compartmental approach, with islands of excellence and lack of integrated approach. Several ready to use applications are available in market but fail to provide opportunity for integrated approach. Respective marketing personal use their talent to confuse the customer and sell their products. Fail to provide after sales support or handholding to optimise the use. Their approach is to somehow to sell the product. Truly integrated solution available which are lesser known in this part of the world due to several reasons. This unique software supports truly computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) with clear advantage of embarking the journey of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 helps make informed decisions quickly and unambiguously. The major challenge is providing goods and services on-time at lowest possible cost. Several intermediate links of value chains add pressure on individuals as precious time lost at initial stage. Working smartly using technology reduces pressures and makes working a pleasure.

TopSolid a truly integrated CAE software developed to overcome challenges in product lifecycle management (PLM). CAD, CAM, Analysis, Simulation and PDM forms integral part of the software. Though the software is modular it is highly recommended to include these modules along with CAD & CAM modules to gain full advantage of technology. These modules help automating Process Planning, Tool Path Generation, Tool Planning, Project Management, Program Management etc. Tool Paths are customisable to meet organisational requirements with version control. All these are done without losing data as everyone has to work on centralised data repository PDM. The brief application of TopSolid in some of the key sectors are discussed briefly. Key focus on aerospace, die mould and automated manufacturing. TopSolid modules are user friendly with noticeably short learning curve. It exceeds the requirements of Aerospace industry by providing highest precision. Ideally suited for low volume, high product mix, exotic materials and achieving required geometry and sizes from monolith billets with many similarities of die & mould.

TopSolid CAM is a global solution encompassing milling, turning, turn mill, Swiss turn etc. It has solution for driving complex laser machines. Added features like Boost Turning and Milling results in lower roughing cycle times, lesser load on spindles, increased cutter life and reduced vibration. Feature recognition and auto process generates G-Codes at single click thereby minimising human intervention for performing repetitive tasks. Entire machining process can be simulated by one time modelling of CNC Machine, cutting tools, work holding devices in 3D animation. These helps in identifying any lacuna and ensure accident free machining. USP of TopSolid CAM is fail proof post processors for most types of CNC controllers and configurations of CNC machines.

TopSolid Tooling module developed to provide end to end solutions for Plastic Moulds, Progressive dies with multi-stations, Die Casting Dies etc., it helps achieve “Right First Time”. The Software is loaded with virtual or Smart Component library of standard elements such as DME, FIBRO, Futaba, HASCO, Meusburger, MiSUMi and others fully customisable to meet organisational standards and practices. Usage of software ensures quick return on investment. TopSolid INDIA is created to understand local requirements, provide support and training quickly. Partnering with customer to support in customising and standardising organisational practices. Our experienced certified CAD-CAM engineers are available to support customers. With more than 300 installations and satisfied customer speak about our commitment for customer success.

TopSolid SAS, whose headquarters is located just outside Paris, France, is the software developer of the TopSolid CAD/CAM/PDM software range dedicated to the Mechanical Manufacturing, Tool making, Wood and Sheet metal industries. The company was founded in 1984 and has been present on the international market since 1997. In 2019, the company’s turnover was €47M with 320 employees.

You can reach us at www.topsolid.com