Creo NC Sheetmetal Extension - Subscription

• Fast NC programming for turret punch presses, contouring laser/flame machines, nibbling and shearing
• Automatic tool selection (standard and custom forms) for punching, forming and nibbling
• Intelligent optimization algorithms for achieving consistent output on the machine, thus reducing non-cutting traveling times and ultimately reducing tool changes
• Displays nesting efficiency (percentage scrap) and machining time report for manufacturing planning
• Full post-processor generation provides seamless integration with all CNC machine tools
• Maximizes sheet utilization, which increases manufacturing efficiency and decreases costs
• Supports Creo Parametric and other CAD sheetmetal designs

Capabilities and specifications

AutoNesting with MRP input

• Integration with company’s existing material resource planning (MRP) system. Automation’s ability to input an ASCII file allows any external system to create order lists of parts that Creo Parametric can automatically retrieve and nest

Auto-contouring for laser/flame/plasma cutting

• Using the new expanded workcell definition, NC sequences are automatically created for all part contours on the nested sheet. The sequences created can then be posted and sent to the machine or customized by the NC programmer

Automatic tool selection (standard and custom forms) for punching, forming and nibbling

Seamless integration with Creo Parametric

• No second system to purchase and learn
• No dual database issues
• No data translation; manufacturing information is even stored in the assembly file (.asm)

Multi-CAD support

• • Able to machine imported 2D/3D models, as well as native Creo Parametric sheetmetal designs

DXF direct import

• DXF files can be read directly into Automation, creating Creo Parametric parts ‘on the fly’

NC programmers’ efforts are reused

• Single-part programming method captures all NC programmer customization once, for repeated application to any nest into which the part is placed

NC post-processing

• Full post-processor generation capabilities to integrate seamlessly with all CNC machine tools
• Graphic NC post-processor generator
• Interactive, online, context-sensitive help
• Extensive library of machine tools and CNC controls

Language support

• English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean