CAESA® Additive

Modular CAM Software with integrated simulation  - Version 14

Optimized Slicing

The focus of the CAESA® Composites Suite lies in the variety of processes that can be controlled with it. This also includes automated and optimized path planning for additive manufacturing processes. CAESA® supports the user from the loading of the components to the manufacturing analyses, simulations and NC-export.

CAESA® offers:

  • Planar and non-planar slicing algorithms
  • Consideration of marerial and process requirements within the path planning process
  • Use of continuous fibers possible
  • Free component design thanks to guide curves
  • Minimisation of support
  • Simple adaptation of the hardware and kinematics used
  • Enables the combination with other additive processes and the planning of complex components

Machine Manufacturer

We reproduce your machine in the software and create a complete package for you:

  • 3D models 
  • Kinematics 
  • Postprocessor 
  • Machine specific features

Component Manufacturer

Create optimized programs for your components:
  
  • Cost & productivity analyses
  • Optimized material usage 
  • Optimized slicing
  • Collision analysis

Research Institutes

The TapeStation offers fast program generation for your trials:

  • Open for new machine concepts
  • Expandable interfaces 
  • Customizable postprocessor
  • Flexible licensing model

Supported processes

  • Processes: FDM, DED, WAAM
  • Printing Orientations: 2.5D & real 3D
  • Materials: ABS, ASA, PA, PEAK, PLA, metal powder
  • Fiber Reinforcement possible
  • Machine types: NC machines and robots, including external axes

CAM

  • Import: 3MF, STL, STP, IGES
  • Design: Real 3D slicing, feature based slicing, tilted slicing
  • Analysis: Material usage, under-extrusion, over-extrusion, overheating
  • Postprocessor: Siemens 840D sl, KUKA KRL, KUKA.CNC, G-Code 
Tilted slicing to minimize support structures
Process optimized infill strategies
Analysis of extrusion parameters

Simulation

  • Analysis: material consumption, process times, weight, material costs, CO2 eqv.
  • Planning of the product
  • Collision analyses
  • Identification of singularities
  • Material build up simulation  
  • Consideration of speed parameters
  • Axis limit checks

Inspection

The Additive process can be monitored to ensure that the process is executed correctly. Deviations from the planned path are detected, ensuring uniform fiber distribution and orientation.

The workflow in an overview

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Software Demo

Find out in the context of a video conference:
  • the functionality of the software 
  • deeper insights into the work process 
  • the possibilities for your application

NC program

Receive based on your component data:
  • an individually designed NC program
  • first indications for the feasibility of the component
  • Manufacture your component using the program

Analysis

On the basis of the generated NC program we calculate:
  • the incurred costs for your component 
  • the production time and machine utilization 
  • the required material for the production

Get in touch with us

Are you interested in one of the above mentioned offers or do you have questions about the CAESA® Composites TapeStation? Please do not hesitate to contact us!

Marc Loegel

Team Leader Composites
Senior Software Engineer & Composites Expert
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