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
- Flexible parameters

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.

TDM Global Line was developed especially for companies with several plants to support the company network with a central database. Global Line makes it possible to access online from all plants worldwide online to the TDM-database.

Funktions
- highly compressed data transfer
- "Google" for tools and search through the complete TDM-database
- The results are structured by software level items, tool assembly and tool list

Benefits
- quick tool search
- from any location 1:1 performance
- standardized, central defined tool data - thereby reducing of tool cost

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 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:
- DXF-tool graphics are stored directly in the TDM-data record
- Drawings of tools are measured automatically
- Easy correction of the orientation of graphics
- Precise placement of the zero point for the effective creation of tool assemblies
- Editing of the tool contour
- Display of the graphics can be adjusted individually
Benefits:
- Because the TDM 2D-window can be called up directly or from a tool graphic, the time-consuming switching to a different CAD-system is no longer necessary
- Operation is very easy due to integrated standard functions from the CAD-system

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:
- Contour is rotated to a simulation-ready 3D graphic in one step
- Cutting components are defined for optimal analyses of the simulations

Benefits:
- Quick and easy generation of 3D tool graphics by converting 2D graphics
- 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

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.

Without the use of a tool database, the creation of a NC-program would be very time consuming. Therefor your CAM process gets supported optimally with an access to a central tool database from the direct interface TDM-EXAPT. With the interface, the technology know-how from the TDM database is available in the NC planning, thus the generation of a TDM tool list for tool assembling is possible.

With special developed database views, the access to a database from the NC-surface was optimized. Standarized tool data is available from all NC workplaces through a central data management.

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.

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-TopSolid'Cam 6 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 6 makes it possible to use multi step tools. A predefined and extendable mapping of tool types and parameters between TDM and TopSolidCam 6 is available.

Extension CAD-Features
The TDM 3D-SolidConverter supportsTopSolidCam 6- 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 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
- Structured database of master data and inventory data
- Organization of consistend and flexibel inspection intervals
- automatic recording of measuring value

Benefits
- Easy analyses and form creation
- optimal planning management of the measuring 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
- nine different views of fixtures
- fix and variable characteristics, usage and crib location data, parameter lists and inspection intervals, suppliers and their conditions are saved
- Inventory fixtures are booked by cost center and workpalce

Benefits
- All internal relevant information about the fixtures can be documented and saved
- Time savings through fast access to required fixtures

La herramienta de máquina TDM Manager ofrece herramientas de planificación simples y transparentes

Características:
-El stock en tiempo real de la máquina se compara con la demanda de herramientas de un nuevo orden
-Requiere inventario estándar de las herramientas de la máquina es tomado en cuenta.
-Para el cálculo de la red necesita una lista de selección se crea automáticamente
-Herramientas, que se remontan al campo a quitar son revisados antes y reservados automáticamente el campo

Ventajas
-Se optimiza el tiempo de preparación máquina
-Se reducen al mínimo los tiempos de parada máquina
-Extracción de herramientas es transparente
-Gestión de claro y por lo tanto fácil de encontrar las herramientas