Intelligent machining of electrodes and molds with TopSolid’Cam

TopSolid'Electrode is a fully integrated TopSolid module for the design of electrodes. It allows designers quickly create electrodes and manages all stages of the electrode design from the sheet creation to electrode diving direction and dimensioning. Spark gaps can be modified by the operator. Once the electrode has been created TopSolid'Electrode manages height adjustment, base rotation, insertion of mandrels, etc.

TopSolid'Electrode assures the following functions:

• Automatic creation of electrode geometry
• Prolongation of drafts if required
• Offsets for electrical discharge gaps
• Reliable collision detection thanks to a stable environment
• Direct link to manufacturing
• Rapid creation of precise drawings for the shop floor
• Transfer of measurements to be verified
• Productivity gains of around 30%

TopSolid'Electrode 2006 will be launched at the beginning of the new year. With significant improvements such as electrode strategy including electrode choice and strategy implementation, automatic and intelligent recognition by TopSolid'Cam of the gap values applied to the electrode, etc. be sure not to miss TopSolid'Electrode 2006