SPI TruTops Interface Advantage

Designing sheet metal parts using the true process information and conditions of the prescribed machines and tools guarantees absolute precision. This eliminates the possibility of faulty input of technology data.

No more re-work With SPI it is possible to use the same tools that have been defined in TruTops Bend during the initial design phase. Using this process the exact bending radii are guaranteed. The generated unfolding is fully compatible with the calculation methods of the NC program, TruTops Bend, and delivers all necessary production data.
	Use the right radii... Sheet metal designers know that parts cannot be bent with just an arbitrary small inner radius. The material and the combination of "upper and lower tool" selection determine the smallest possible radius. Thus, exact compensating factors have to be considered when calculating the elongated length.
	...let work flow This also assumes a functional, comprehensive and precise flow of information between the various departments involved. Many companies still generate NC-programs at the bending machine.

	Save time and money This creates unnecessary machine down time that could otherwise be utilized producing additional parts. "Off-line" preparation of NC code in the planning department and the digital transfer of this information to the machine allow this "value-added" part production to take place.

	Simply the best With the SPI TruTops Bend Interface, another tool for the "Sheet Metal Process Chain" is available, supporting a close co-operation between the design, planning and production departments.