Export of sheet metal cutting data - SF THERMCUT for PTC Creo

Sheet metal cutting directly from the 3D model

Intelligent automation of sheet metal cutting

SF THERMCUT for PTC Creo automates sheet metal cutting directly from the 3D model. DXF/IGES export without reworking, intelligent contour generation and additional production data ensure efficient processes and fast further processing in work preparation and production.

SF THERMCUT for PTC Creo automates the generation of sheet metal cutting data directly from the 3D model. The required contours are determined automatically and provided as production-ready DXF or IGES files. This eliminates the need for manual post-processing before transfer to nesting systems. At the same time, the software generates additional production information such as contour lengths, surfaces or material data. This enables a continuous digital process chain from design to production. Work preparation and production benefit from faster processes and greater data security.

Fully automatic sheet metal cutting export

SF THERMCUT generates the required cutting contours directly from the 3D model and provides them as DXF or IGES - without manual post-processing.

End-to-end digital process chain

The data can be transferred directly to nesting and nesting systems. This ensures a seamless transition from design to production.

Intelligent geometry processing

Complex contours with splines and ellipses are automatically converted into production-ready geometries consisting of straight lines and circular arcs.

More transparency for costing & production

Additional component data such as contour lengths, areas, dimensions and sheet thicknesses are calculated automatically and can be used directly for cost accounting and planning.

Automated sheet metal cutting

Contour generation

SF THERMCUT for PTC Creo is a powerful software solution for the automated generation of sheet metal cutting data directly from the 3D model. The system automatically determines the required silhouette contour from flat and curved components and makes it available in the common exchange formats DXF or IGES.

This means that the data can be transferred directly to nesting and nesting systems without additional post-processing. This ensures an end-to-end digital process chain and significantly increases efficiency in work preparation and production.

Geometry processing

The software reliably processes both simple and complex geometries and generates contours suitable for production.

Typical functions are

Complex curves such as splines or ellipses are automatically converted into geometries consisting of straight lines and circular arcs. This results in precise and machine-readable contours that can be used directly in production.

Additional data

In addition to the actual cutting contours, SF THERMCUT provides additional production information. This includes contour lengths, surfaces, dimensions and sheet thicknesses. This data can be used directly for costing, planning and production preparation.

Automation

The software supports all common working methods within Creo Sheetmetal, including part, assembly and batch processing. Extensive configuration options for layers, colours and text fields also enable flexible adaptation to individual company standards.

Sheet metal cutting data directly from the 3D model.

Export

DXF and IGES cutting data directly from the 3D model.

Changes

Conversion of complex geometries into contours suitable for production.

data

Additional component information for costing and production planning.

Enquiry & advice

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General questions about THERMCUT

For which CAD data is SF THERMCUT suitable?

SF THERMCUT processes sheet metal parts directly from PTC Creo, both flat and curved components from the Sheetmetal module.

Which file formats are output?

The software exports the cutting contours in standard production formats such as DXF and IGES, which can be processed directly.

Does the contour need to be reworked?

No. The generated silhouette contours are already prepared for production and can be transferred to nesting or nesting systems without additional processing.

How are complex geometries handled?

Curves such as splines or ellipses are automatically converted into straight lines and circular arcs with adjustable accuracy.

Are there possibilities for automation?

Yes, in addition to component and assembly mode, a batch mode is available for fully automated processing of large volumes of data.