3D-Profile Plus Software
Comprehensive Software
for Process-Oriented Production
Shorter production time and lower costs = Increased Productivity
3D-Profile Plus Software
Compatibility Chart
Our software solutions for machines and processes make the production workflow for our customers more efficient. Our thermal cutting machines make 3D contours as part of an integrated process chain rather than an isolated element.
With our 3D-Profile Plus software CAM modules, we link our machines to both upstream and downstream workflows, significantly reducing production time, material costs and errors. The 3D-Profile Plus software is the basis for the Watts Classic, Compact and Blended, machine series.
3D-Profile Plus:
a comprehensive CAD/CAM system for:
- Modeling cutting geometries
- Nesting multiple parts to cut on one pipe
- Assigning cutting functions to one/several machines
(while tracking their respective capacity)
- Keeping track of current working process stages at the machine(s) AND
- Calculating and recording cutting times and costs
3D-Profile Plus also provides extensive reporting functions for calculation or documentation purposes. Furthermore, our 3D Software provides comprehensive reporting for downstream costing and documentation purposes. This robust software system can be fully integrated into any company workflow as an autonomous software system for the modeling of pipes or by importing drawings from a multitude of CAD software systems.
Schedule and Nest Parts
Real-Time Display of Machine Operation
3D-Profile Plus Screenshots
Nesting with
3D-Profile Plus
3D-Profile Plus offers rich data in SQL views that can be pulled into Excel and other tools for reporting, and into ERP systems or other databases. Our 3D Software is typically run at both the machine and in an office(s). In offices: a CAD designer and/or detailers can import jobs, design parts, and plan work. At the machine, operators can input nested parts on pipes and other cut jobs.
3D-Profile Plus modeling module
The 3D-Profile Plus modeling module permits independent production of pipe cutting contours represented in 3D with dimension contours. To begin, a cutting contour such as a saddle cut is selected. Then, only a few parameters need to be entered into a pre-set mask to allow the cutting contour to develop automatically. Repetitive contours can simply be duplicated.
3D-Profile Plus CAD import module
Our 3D Software can import parts and complete design spools of most well-known software CAD systems. Custom importers for special CAD systems can also be developed in cooperation with customers.
3D-Profile Plus Software
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3D-Profile Plus nesting module
Once all the parts have either been modeled or alternatively imported, with a single command 3D-Profile Plus automatically nests the parts on a pipe. This algorithm for such optimal nesting can save up to 10% in material cost. The pipe segments to be cut are then shown in 3D on the monitor.
During the cutting process, both the machine operator and those using the 3D Software in offices can remotely see the machines' cutting progress. 3D-Profile Plus also integrates software that can automatically print unique labels for each part and report back to the resident/ERP database for a complete workflow process.
3D-Software and SQL databases
3D-Profile Plus runs on top of SQL databases. These databases expose a rich set of data views for use in ERP, process management, inventory control, and custom reporting. Our customers often integrate 3D-Profile Plus data with their ERP system, and also with Microsoft Excel to create custom live reports for job costing, scheduling and tracking, inventory control, and post-job analyses.
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2323 East Pioneer Suite. A
Puyallup, WA 98372 - USA
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