Missler Software will present its integrated CAD/CAM TopSolid range of products at IMTS 2006 (Booth D-3012). TopSolid is a powerful CAD/CAM solution for modelling, simulation and production (geometry, assemblies, structural calculation, dynamics, etc.) Such functions provide a powerful means to meet industry-specific requirements for the drafting, design and manufacture of products. TopSolid offers at the outset an integrated CAD/CAM solution. Based on these central TopSolid modules specific solutions have been developed to meet the particular requirement of the following industries:

• CAD/CAM Solution: TopSolid'Design, TopSolid'Draft, TopSolid'Motion, TopSolid'Castor, TopSolid'Mold, TopSolid'Progress,TopSolid'Electrode, TopSolid'Cam, TopSolid'Wire, TopSolid'Control, TopSolid'Fold, TopSolid'Punchcut , TopSolid'Wood
• PDM Solution: TopSolid'PDM

TopSolid'Cam 2006, the latest version of the company's CAM solution will be the main highlight of IMTS. This new version will include important improvements for production machining - especially for the mold making and aeronautical domains.

TopSolid'Cam is an integrated Cam software for the manufacturing of machined parts. Based on the automatic recognition of topological properties, TopSolid'Cam identifies individual shapes and can thus suggest the best machining method to use. Machine simulation, collision checks, management of the stock, spindle synchronization, raw part updating and visualization of material removal are important elements of TopSolid'Cam for tool path programming.

The key improvements in TopSolid'Cam 2006 are:

• The automatic transformation of 3 axis tool paths in 5 axis tool paths - This function automates the transformation of a 3axis tool path into a 5 axis tool path and is a significant improvement for mold makers. It permits the use of shorter tools to machine the part, which in turn favours good cutting conditions, a decrease in possible vibrations and a significant reduction in cycle times.
• The emptying of « 5 axis » pockets - TopSolid'Cam 2006 automates the emptying of « 5 axis » pockets which in turn considerably reduces the number of steps necessary to perform this action. The new version of TopSolid'Cam automatically evacuates the holes followed by a pocket wall finishing using the swarf machining technique. This new function is particularly interesting in the aeronautical field where speed and reactivity are essential.
• Drilling on « wire-frame » geometry - This new function allows the machining of identical holes, not modelled in the CAD file and which have different orientations. In addition, it enables faster 5 axis drilling. This automated function is, for example, an important addition for clockmakers.
• Production Management - TopSolid'Cam 2006 gives the operator the possibility to manage his production by « assembling » several different parts and their machining processes on the same machine. In other words, the operator can assemble parts already programmed without needing to re-programme the parts. This new function gives the operator the opportunity to really manage his production. In the case of a machine breakdown, he can change machine without re-programming his parts. This function also reduces production cycles by simultaneously manufacturing different products without having programming problems.
• Swiss turn machining made easier - TopSolid'Cam 2006 offers turning cycles adapted to Swiss turn lathes. In fact, all turning cycles such as roughing, finishing, breakdown ... have been adapted to the Swiss turning process. This new function offers significant gains for Swiss turning operations.
• Tool length management by separating 3D machining processes - This improvement in TopSolid'Cam 2006 allows mold makers make surface and cutting condition improvements. This function automatically divides the machining operations in such a way that they are carried out by both a short and long tool. In this way, cutting conditions are optimised and cycle times are reduced.
• Deep drilling - TopSolid'Cam 2006 manages ¾ gun drills used for deep drillings. This new function offers special cycles for ¾ gun drills which are mainly used by mold makers in the drilling of cooling circuits in mold plates.