Missler Software will be launching the new version of its mold module, TopSolid’Mold 2006, at the trade fair Euromold in Frankfurt, 30 Nov-03 Dec. TopSolid’Mold 2006 offers many new functionalities with a particular emphasis on quicker design times. 2 principal improvements of TopSolid’2006 are the preliminary design mode function and one-click kinematics.

Preliminary design mode
The mold parting process and the corresponding definition of the parting lines and surfaces is one of the most time intensive actions in the construction of a tool or mold. In order to deliver quotations, order raw materials and discuss drafts with customers the parting elements are not necessarily needed.
Furthermore, at this stage there are many possible changes in the mold design that require a redefinition of the parting elements. That’s why in TopSolid’Mold 2006 Missler Software offers the possibility to design an initial draft of the mold without the creation of its parting elements. Thus the mold maker can provide initial mold designs including the cooling system design, ejector pin insertion, 2D drawing, etc in a quick turn-around time. Mold makers can thereby offer preliminary, “light” mold designs to sub-contractors – speed is an important element in such early stages.

One-click kinematics
TopSolid’Mold 2006 offers automated kinematic functions. This new function will enable the user, with a simple click of the mouse, to simulate the opening of the tool and to detect eventual collisions. Another advantage is the management of mold positions and their eventual projection onto 2D drawings.
Automated kinematics is a very important tool for collision management. Mold makers can henceforth visualise an open mold without the difficulty and time needed to previously manually activate the mold kinematics.

Please click here for further details on the major improvements of TopSolid’Mold 2006.

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Missler Software and resellers will take part in EuroMold, the international trade fair for moldmaking and tooling, design and application development. The trade fair will take place in Frankfurt, 30 Nov-03 Dec and attracts visitors from all over the world.

TopSolid’Mold 2006, which will be available in the new year, will be officially launched during the fair. Don’t miss the Missler Software stand in Hall 8, H56 G57.

The TopSolid distribution network has just gotten larger with the addition of a new reseller in Portugal. Isicom CAD, based in Leiria, is an established CAD/CAM player in this well-known mold making region of Portugal. Isicom rejoins 2 further TopSolid resellers in Portugal: Nextvision and Sisolid.

Employing more than 20 people, 5 of which are dedicated to the TopSolid tool making solutions, Isicom is committed to becoming a leading TopSolid reseller in Portugal in the coming years. According to Paulo Ferreira, company manager “We are very enthusiastic to work with Topsolid.  In terms of software, we strongly believe that integration is the key to success and Missler Software, through its CAD/CAM and ERP line of products, clearly offers one of the best solutions to achieve this.”

On 06/12/05 Isicom CAD together with Missler Software will hold a seminar at Centimfe - Marinha Grande, to present TopSolid to interested companies and mold-making associations. Isicom will also be present on the Missler Software booth at EuroMold at the end of this month.

For further information visit www.isicom.pt