TDM Systems

The Data and Graphic Generator creates a complete tool data record with little effort. 2D- and 3D-graphics are true-to-scale and simulation-ready.

Functions:
- The generation of 2D and 3D graphics is automated as well as storing the complete master data record in the database of TDM
- Variable predefined parameters
- Automatic assignment of tools into the correct classes/groups

Benefits:
- Save time when entering tool data
- Simulation-ready 3D-graphics
- 2D graphics, and 3D models are consistent and of the same quality
- Flexible parameters

The basis of the TDM-software is the TDM Base Module, which lets you organize tool data transparent and efficiently.

Functions:
- Tool assemblies are put together automatically and are checked on plausibility
- 2D- and 3D-graphics, pictures and videos are displayed with the integrated CAD-Kernel
- Automatically creation of tool lists, machine kits and tool kits
- Use of components, tool assemblies and tool lists is documented

Benefits:
- Up to 50 % faster tool selection
- Reduction and standardization of tools to save costs

The TDM Shopfloor Manager Global Line module records the entire tool circulation. This helps to achieve optimum utilization of tools on the shopfloor.

The module for shopfloor organization is used to organize digital tool management in the production environment. Visual planning of the production processes guides users through the individual tool circulation stations in a targeted manner: From the tool crib to the machine.

The software module supports various, individually configurable tool processes on the shopfloor. This delivers a high degree of transparency in the shopfloor organization of the tools and maximum utilization time of the machines.

Functions:
- Shopfloor Designer: Configures the individual tool data flow in the individual shopfloor areas
- Integration of machines (optional): The Shopfloor Manager takes into account real machine stocks and conditions of the tools, which helps with tool planning
- Demand calculation: The software module enters the calculated tool requirements in a pick list
- Shopfloor navigation: The Shopfloor Navigator generates the scope of functions and operator processes from the configuration

Benefits:
- Reliable demand planning increases the profitability of the tools and optimizes tool use, including seamless monitoring
- TDM Global Line reduces the time required for picking the order ? from crib withdrawal, through assembly, all the way up to presetting of the tools
- The software module configures the procedures for tool provision in various production areas, specifies these, and visualizes the production process
- Calculation of demand and the order minimizes preparation time by creating difference lists, as well as loading and unloading lists. The module takes into account the real tool stocks and conditions on the machines

Tool data is the basis for a digitalized production process. Recording it centrally in a database creates transparency in terms of planning and production. This increases efficiency and productivity. The TDM WebCatalog provides up-to-date tool data from leading manufacturers. Storing entire catalogs on the company's servers is a thing of the past.

Functions:
- Intuitive tool search: The TDM WebCatalog quickly finds the desired tool or item
- Application-ready data
- Seamless further processing: Your TDM application transfers the data records called up in the TDM WebCatalog into the central database without any step inbetween
- Completeness check: The tool checks the transferred parameters and highlights missing information
- Data security: Data transfer in TDM WebCatalog is a one-way street. You only download data

Requirements:
- Software: TDM 2019 or TDM GL 2019 with maintenance contract
- Browser: Chrome and IE 11
- IT system: Firewall must allow access to the WebCatalog

The TDM Tool Crib Module manages tool assemblies and tool items by actual crib inventory and crib location. Flexible tool crib structures are realizable with the control of manual and automatic tool crib systems.

Functions:
- Individual structure of tool crib and cost center
- Booking possibility of all tool types and activities (Entries, tool usage, between tool crib and production, scrap with causes
- Minimum inventories are automatically reported

Benefits:
- Tool cost are lowered by automatic minimum inventory report
- Tool inventory are reduced by elimination of hidden stocks
- Time needed for tool provisioning is decreased by up to 30%

The TDM 2D-Graphic Editor can be used to easily create and edit DXF tool graphics with ease. The 2D-Graphic Editor can be integrated into TDM as an additional module and ensures simple and reliable working in the familiar TDM environment.

Functions:
- The software makes the precise setting of the zero point for correct tool assembly possible
- TDM-specific functions: Setting max. XS dimension, setting max. YS dimension, setting max. diameter dimension, various viewing modes (tool assembly, item), fast and direct displays, setting and drawing BMG-specific layers, measuring system conversion (metric/imperial)
- Functions for tool contour editing (as of TDM 2018, requires TDM Tool Contour Generator module), such as generating and closing contours
- The Editor can adjust non-graphic elements, such as block references, in the drawing
- Line color, thickness, type, etc. can be flexibly adjusted
- Among others, the TDM 2D-Graphic Editor offers functions for drawing: Line, polyline, dimensioning, circle, shading, text
- Further functions include the following: Properties manager, object snap, grips, mirror, rotate, crop, break, stretch

Benefits:
- Time saving: The TDM 2D-Graphic Editor makes it easy to edit tool graphics. Users access the Editor within the TDM application. This eliminates the need for time-consuming switching to a different CAD system.
- Optimized process: Convenient TDM-specific functions for 2D graphics as per the BMG standard/DIN 69874
- Intuitive operation: Data and graphics can be conveniently entered in TDM. Intuitive operation thanks to usage of standard CAD functions.

The individual creation of your end mill is made possible by the TDM 3D-Designer for End Mills. The options for part geometries are shaft, trunk, front and flute.
With little effort you can create a 2D- and 3D-graphic, compile the matching parameters and corresponding data record and save them.

Functions:
- Predefined part geometries, such as cylinder shaft according to DIN standards, trunk with ground slot, front and chamfer
- Individual input and adjustment options for parameters
- Automatic creation of tool data record as well as 2D- and 3D-graphics

Benefits:
- Quick and easy creation of individual end mills
- 2D-drawings and 3D-models can be stored internally
- Data and parameters according to the TDM-structure requirements are filed as a data record
- Quick and easy adjustment of existing tools

The 3D-Revolve Generator is an optimal option for converting existing 2D-DXF-tool contour graphics to simulation-ready 3D-models. Item and tool assembly graphics are rotated and can quickly and easily be assembled into a 3D-tool assembly in TDM as a result. The step format is the standard format with which the 3D-graphics are created in TDM. The models can optionally be transferred to CAM-systems with the 3D-Solid Converter.

Functions:
- In a single operation, the module rotates an existing 2D tool contour to create a 3D model in the STEP format that is suitable for use in simulations
- The rotating items can then be assembled in TDM to form a 3D tool assembly and transferred to the CAM systems with the help of the TDM 3D-Solid Converters

Benefits:
- The TDM Tool Contour Generator and TDM 3D-Revolve Generator quickly convert existing 2D tool graphics into 3D models
- 3D models can be used for NC programming and simulation

The interface TDM - CAMWorks is used to support your CAM process optimally with access from the technology database of CAMWorks to TDM. In this way TDM provides company-specific tool know-how.

- Via the interface all relevant tool-, geometry data and feeds& speeds can be transfered to CAMWorks.
- In the form of tool lists, all relevant data of the NC-program get retransfered from CAMWorks to TDM.
- Via the online access to the central tool database, a fast tool selection and efficient data maintenance, time can be saved.

The interface TDM - CATIA is used to support your CAM process optimally with access from the technology database of CATIA to TDM. In this way TDM provides company-
specific tool know-how.

- The access to the database of TDM supports the NC programmer.
- Easy tool selection within a tool list via the Search-Panel in CATIA V5
- All relevant collission- and geometry data as well as machining know-how can be accessed.
- In the form of tool lists all used data of the NC program gets retransfered from CATIA V5 to TDM.
- These lists can be transfered to CATIA V5 for example to program art families with standardized tools in a set-up-optimized manner

Extension:
The TDM 3D Solid Converter supports CATIA V5 users in using 3D tools in programming and simulation.
Regarding the integrated software tools for conversion, time savings and quality improvement are possible.

The TDM - EDGECAM interface supports an optimal CAM- and CAD-process by accessing the central database and transmitting feeds and speeds. In this way, TDM provides company-specific know how.

Functions:
- Selecting milling, drilling and turning tools in EDGECAM or via the search in TDM can be done quickly and easily
- Geometry and collision data as well as know how about machining are available
- Information about the tools are transferred to EDGECAM's Toolstore database to make it available to the NC-programmer
- Multi-step tools can be used

Benefits:
- Easy access to tool data from the EDGECAM Toolstore
- True-to-scale graphics as a preview
- Tool data are redundancy free
- Significant increase of process reliability and productivity

The creation of an NC program is very time consuming without access to a tool database. The interface TDM-ESPRIT supports your CAM process optimally with access to a central tool database. With the interface, the technology know-how is available in all phases of the CAM planning process.

Geometry and technology data of tool assemblies are transfered via the interface.
The access to the online database takes place via the integrated tool selection in ESPRIT. Data gets standardized through a central database and can be used from each ESPRIT workplace.
The retransfer of tool lists to TDM is possible.

The TDM - hyperMill interface supports an optimal CAM- and CAD-process by accessing the central database and transmitting tool data and graphics online.

Functions:
- Transferring all the necessary TDM-tools to the Open Mind-data-base
- Selecting milling and drilling tools can be done quickly and easily in the TDM tool selection directly in the data base
- Geometry data for the required tools are transmitted
- Transmission of the tools of the NC program that are used from hyperMill back to TDM in the form of tool lists

Benefits:
- Time savings thanks to fast tool selection
- Effective maintenance of data with online access to the central data base directly from the CAM process
- Less effort to create the NC-program thanks to the familiar hyperMill environment

The creation of an NC program is very time consuming without access to a tool database. The interface TDM-Mastercam supports your CAM process optimally with access to a central tool database. With the interface, the technology know-how is available in all phases of the CAM planning process.

Geometry and technology data of tool assemblies are transfered via the interface.
The access to the online database takes place via the integrated tool selection in Mastercam. Data gets standardized through a central database and can be used from each Mastercam workplace.
The retransfer of tool lists to TDM is possible.

The interface TDM - NX is used to support your CAM process optimally with direct access to the databases from TDM and NX. In this way TDM provides a central tool database and company-specific tool know-how.
Via the interface all relevant tool-, geometry data and feeds& speeds can be accessed. With the online access to the central tool database, a fast tool selection and efficient data maintenance, time can be saved.

Extension: CAD-Features
The TDM 3D-Solid Converter supports NX users with the use of 3D tools in programming and simulation. Through the integrated software tools for the conversion and manual editing of 3D-tool graphics substantial time savings and quality improvements are possible.

Through this interface the tool database TDM and the technology database RCS are constantly synchronized. Technologiedatenbank von RCS ständig synchronisiert. This supports an optimal continuous cAM-process.

Functions:
- Fast selection of tools in TDM directly in the RCS-technology database
- Transfer of information and defined tools from a tool list from TDM as tool library to RCS
- In form of tool lists all used data of the nc-program is re-transfered from RCS to TDM
- By fast selection of tools and efficient data maintenance, savings in production time are possible.

The extension: CAD features:
Through an easily in TDM created tool contour, RCS can create a simulated tool assembly with real rotation symmestrics.

The interface TDM-SolidCAM supports an optimal CAM-process with the access to the tool data of a central database. Therefor the provision of a data technical tool know-how during the CAM-planning process is ensured. With the access to the TDM database the NC programmers are supported in their daily work.
With the interface the access to all relevant tool data as well as an enormous technical know-how is available.
An extensive documentation of the tool types and parameters between TDM and SolidCAM is possible with the interface.

Extension CAD-Features:
With an easily in TDM created tool contour, SolidCAM can create a simulated tool assembly with all important items.

The interface TDM-TopSolid'Cam 7 supports your continuos CAM-process with the access tothe tool data in a central database. Therefor the provision of a data technical tool know-how during the CAM-planning process is ensured.

The access to the TDM database and geometry data supports the NC programmers. TopSolidCam 7 makes it possible to use multi step tools. A predefined and extendable mapping of tool types and parameters between TDM and TopSolidCam 7 is available.

Extension CAD-Features:
The TDM 3D-SolidConverter supportsTopSolidCam 7- users with the use of 3D tools in programming and simulation. Through integrated software tools for the conversion and manual editing of 3D tools time savings and quality improvements can be achieved.

The interface TDM - VERICUT supports your CAM/Simulation-process optimally by the access to a central database. Therefore the provision of a data technical tool know how during the CAM-process is ensured.

- The access to the database supports the NC-programmer
- Easy tool selection in the tool list
- Integrated mapping of characteristics and tools types between TDM and VERICUT
- Creation of special TLS-files for Drilling and Milling tools, so that the geometry is available in the native-format

Extension:
The TDM 3D-SolidConverter supports VERICUT users with the use of 3D tools models in programming and simulation. Through integrated software tools for the conversion and manual editing of 3D tool models, substantial time savings and quality improvements can be achieved.

The TDM Facilitiy & Maintenance Management supports you with the organization of inspection, maintenance and service actitivies for all plant facilities.

Functions:
- Organization and overview of all inspection intervals
- Documentation about use of spare parts
- Maintenance work including costs is recorded

Benefits:
- Access to centrally stored maintenance information such as service plans and cycles, inspection results, and spare part information.
- Cost-conscious coordination of service teams in accordance with actual machine use
- Centrally stored maintenance plans and inspection results

The Gauge and Calibration Control Module was specially developed fot the organization, monitoring and cailbration of measuring and inspection equipment.

Functions:
- The software architecture is application-oriented. This facilitates practically-oriented work methods
- Structured data management helps secure transparent and clearly structured master data and inventory data
- Users receive predefined inspection plans, which comply with the guidelines as per VDI/VDE/DGQ2618 and can, if necessary, also be amended and extended. You can then relax, knowing that you do not have to enter the plans yourself.
- Planning of fixed or dynamic inspection intervals
- The regression analysis evaluates the measured data from the calibration of measuring and inspection equipment over an extended time period and thereby allows a forecast to be produced as to whether and when measuring and inspection equipment needs to be replaced
- The integrated document management functionality saves information centrally, ensuring that your know how and expertise are always available in the right place and easy to find
- Option for entering tolerance limits
- Inspection equipment management generates meaningful reports in areas such as frequency of use and need for testing
- Automatic measured value acquisition offers efficiency in the measurement of various pieces of equipment, such as length measurement devices, calibration test rigs, gauge interfaces, dial gauge rigs, surface measurement devices, etc.

Benefits:
- TDM helps you to save costs. Transparent inventories of inspection equipment facilitate efficient work methods. You then always know the condition of every single instrument
- Automatic acceptance of measured values saves a huge amount of time. The predefined inspection plans as per DIN/VDI also deliver a clear time saving. You then do not have to enter the plans yourself
- Gauge & Calibration Management is type-based and contains integrated tables of dimensions & inspection plans. Systematic supervision of the measuring and inspection equipment organizes the right gauge in the right location at the right time
- Fast data access ensured by centrally saved inspection equipment information. In addition, fast evaluation with the form generator possible. Simple planning / execution of gauge / calibration by automatic acquisition of measured values
- The software is intuitive to use and compatible with the Tool Crib Module. The Gauge and Calibration Control module ensures that inspection equipment is ready for use. Thanks to compatibility with the Tool Crib Module, you can then see where the measuring and inspection equipment is currently located, who is using it, and who has requested it. This also helps you achieve a high degree of process reliability for inspection equipment

Based on a central database, the TDM Multi Plant Management supports you with the tool organization in different production plants

Functions:
- The master data gets standardized in all plants and areas
- Costs are reduced. because the variety of the tools is reduced - this creates clarity
- By the central database and the standardization the productivity is optimized

Benefits:
- The evaluations and controlling is optimized by a structured data basis
- company-wide tool and technology standards
- Use and access rights can be controled and managed centrally

The TDM Fixture Managemen modules organizes all fixtures with master data and bill of materials and makes a transparent organization of the required fixtures possible.

Functions:
- Quickly retrieve stored clamping elements
- List of all workpieces required for assembling a fixture
- Adding fixtures to a tool list facilitates order-based planning of all equipment
- TDM offers an integrated display option with up to nine views of a workpiece fixture, which is extremely helpful in ensuring correct alignment, for example of clamping cubes
- The classification system makes the necessary data fields available. You can use a supplied system or define your own. It can be given a hierarchical structure with as many organizational levels as required

Benefits:
- The TDM Fixture Management Module saves all information in detail, which saves time when finding and fitting the right clamping elements
- TDM saves fixture data centrally
- Users have an overview of the current use and status of the clamping elements. Users can also quickly check the availability of clamping elements for their current production planning with the crib information

The TDM Purchase Requisition Module Global Line enables the data exchange between production and the purchasing department. The purchasing process gets transparent and reasonable. An integrated supplier management makes it possible to manage conditions like delivery and payment.

Functions:
- Automatic minimum inventory message
- Forwarding of orders to the purchasing system
- Overview of all orders and deliveries
- Creation of consumption statistics

Benefits:
- Overview of supplier data
- Profitability and cost reduction by optimized order processes