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LAMIERPRESS programmes lasers and press brakes with WiCAM • LTsoft Italy

What began over 40 years ago as a traditional contract manufacturer is now a modern sheet metal working company with a clear digital focus: LAMIERPRESS from Pietracuta di San Leo (Rimini), Italy.

To meet the increasing demands for flexibility, short lead times and varying batch sizes, the company opted for a unified software solution for its manufacturing operations. Together with the Italian WiCAM sales partner LTsoft, WiCAM was successfully implemented – with the aim of mapping cutting and bending within a seamless process.

LTsoft puts WiCAM into practice

With increasing capacity utilisation and a growing variety of product variants, the complexity of work preparation and production at LAMIERPRESS rose. Different systems for cutting, bending and CAD data led to additional coordination effort, manual intervention and potential for errors. As part of the project, LTsoft, as an official WiCAM partner, took charge of the introduction and customisation of the PN4000 programming system. Today, LAMIERPRESS uses WiCAM for programming both its cutting systems and press brakes.

The result: a unified programming environment that covers the entire process from CAD model to finished component – without any disruption in workflow. A key factor in the project’s success was the close collaboration with LTsoft. In addition to implementation, the software was specifically adapted to LAMIERPRESS’s processes. Furthermore, a QR code system for production feedback was integrated – enabling simple and error-free recording of production progress in real time.

PNBend • From the 3D model straight to production

A key component is the processing of 3D data. With the WiCAM PNBend module, STEP and IGES files are imported directly and automatically converted into production-ready unfolded drawings – based on the tools actually used.

This ensures:

• less effort in work preparation
• greater process reliability
• fewer correction loops for complex components
• Greater efficiency in programming and material savings

3D programming

PN4000 • Programming of laser systems

By using WiCAM, LAMIERPRESS has been able to significantly simplify and standardise its programming. Clear improvements are particularly evident in the area of nesting:

• faster programme creation
• more precise nesting
• a noticeable reduction in material waste

The machine park – consisting of a fibre laser, a plasma cutting system and several press brakes – is now controlled via a common software platform.

2D programming

Scrap sheet management

A further advantage is the structured management of scrap material. Whilst this used to be heavily dependent on experience, scrap sheets are now systematically recorded in the system and reused.

This leads to:

• greater transparency
• better material utilisation
• lower costs
• Fewer errors, greater speed

The joint planning of cutting and bending based on a single database reduces coordination issues and rework. At the same time, the integrated bending simulation ensures that errors are detected at an early stage. Quotation processes have also been accelerated, as all relevant data is available in a structured format.

„In LTsoft, we have found a partner who truly understood our requirements. The introduction of WiCAM has enabled us to programme all machines using a single software package and significantly speed up our processes.“

LAMIERPRESS

WiCAM • Software for all machine manufacturers

WiCAM stands for maximum flexibility in sheet metal processing. A single software package allows you to programme and control a wide variety of machines and technologies. These include, amongst others:

• Trumpf
• Amada
• Bystronic
• Prima Power
• LVD

As well as many other manufacturers in the fields of laser, punching, waterjet, plasma, press braking and combination machines.

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