Optimizes laser cutting paths, pierces, and feed rates based on material thickness and type (e.g., mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel).
| Module | Purpose | |--------|---------| | | 2D laser cutting programming | | TruTops Punch | Punching/nibbling | | TruTops Combine | Punch+laser in one machine | | TruTops Nesting | True-shape nesting & remnant handling | | TruTops Monitor | Machine data collection (optional) |
Nesting determines how efficiently parts are arranged on a raw sheet of metal. TruTOPS Nest minimizes scrap and maximizes material utilization.
The inclusion of in the software title is not a trivial technicality. It indicates that this build is compiled for the x86 instruction set (32-bit) or optimized for x86-64 (64-bit) environments. TRUMPF TruTOPS Suite 2.1.1.0 X86
Places pierces strategically to prevent thermal deformation on finished part edges.
While version 2.1.1.0 is legacy, your part data is not. You should export all your .geo and .toa files to a neutral format (DXF 2000 or STEP) regularly. This ensures that when you eventually retire the X86 workstation, your manufacturing intellectual property migrates to a modern system like TruTops Fabric or a third-party CAM system (e.g., SigmaNEST).
Let the software automatically apply laser paths or punch hits, or manually override critical areas. Optimizes laser cutting paths, pierces, and feed rates
is an older, legacy 32-bit CAD/CAM software bundle developed by TRUMPF for offline programming of sheet metal machinery.
Launch TruTOPS CAD interface. Import a DXF file. Version 2.1.1.0 handles polylines well but struggles with splines. Always convert splines to polylines in your original CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks) before import.
Understanding the capabilities, core modules, and system parameters of this specific release helps precision engineering shops maximize material utilization and machine throughput. Core Modules of the TruTOPS Suite The inclusion of in the software title is
Modules dedicated to optimizing laser cutting paths and calculating precise bending sequences based on material properties. Key Data Formats
Automates the selection of tools from a machine's turret. 2. The Art of "Nesting"