netvision LaserTools

netvision LaserTools LMD

Cladding, repair and additive build-up, programmed offline and verified against your machine.

Directed energy deposition asks more of a CAM system than any other laser process: material is added layer by layer, every pass has to sit on the one below it, and the nozzle has to stay in the right attitude to a surface that is changing while it is being built. netvision LaserTools LMD is built for exactly that.

A strategy for every deposition task

Planar build slices a shape level by level along a defined axis and fills each level with contour and infill passes. Multi-axis cladding offsets a curve across free-form surfaces while keeping the nozzle normal to the face. Spiral and symmetrical offset builds cover rotationally symmetric parts, thin wall build handles single-bead walls, and dedicated strategies exist for blade and BLISK geometry. The part decides the strategy, not the other way round.

Deposition paths that follow the real surface

Offsets are calculated along the surface itself, not through space, so the stepover stays constant where it matters. The number of passes is either derived automatically from the selected faces or defined explicitly; stepover, boundary offset, initial surface offset, path extension and cavity trimming control how far the coating reaches. Machining order runs to or from the contour and can alternate per layer, so the build does not always start on the same side.

Material deposition visible before the first bead

The programmed build-up is shown as real geometry on the model: each move generates the volume it deposits, layer by layer, so gaps, overlaps and unreachable corners become visible at the programming station. The result is available as a mesh and can be carried on into the next operation.

Collision-safe programming and machine-ready output

Machine kinematics, deposition head, fixtures and clamping are part of the programming environment, and pre-computed collision data keeps the check fast even on long multi-layer programs. Tilt angles and angular limits keep the nozzle attitude inside what the machine can reach. Technology data is held per fill strategy and per layer, and post processors for Sinumerik, Trumpf TruLaser Cell and robot controls deliver code that runs.

Extend LMD with add-ons

Same project, same CAD kernel, same digital twin.

Video

Blade tip repair, start to finish

Scan the worn blade, generate the repair strategy, deposit and verify – in one workflow.

Video: used with kind permission of TRUMPF SE + Co. KG.

Features

Everything in netvision LaserTools LMD, at a glance.

netvision LaserTools LMD programs directed energy deposition from the CAD model: planar layer build, multi-axis cladding on free-form surfaces, spiral and rotationally symmetric builds, thin walls and blade geometry. Offsets are calculated along the surface itself, the build-up is shown as real geometry before the first bead, and every program is verified against the digital twin of the machine.

Model preparation

CAD interoperabilityImport, modification and preparation of models for automated deposition
Supported file formatsDXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, STL, BREP, IPT, IAM, 3DM
Native CAD interfaces (options)SAT, Parasolid, Siemens NX, CATIA V5, Creo, SolidWorks, Rhino, Solid Edge, Inventor and Fusion
Integrated modellingSolids, surfaces, meshes and subdivision bodies in one environment
Surface and solid reconstructionNURBS surfaces fitted from meshes or point clouds
Mesh repairAutomated repair of gaps, overlaps and geometric defects
Topology repairMerging of edges, replacement of edges by curves, removal of degenerate faces
Build-up envelopesOffset, splitting and trimming to define the volume to be deposited
Feature extractionDetection of edges, contours and deposition-relevant regions
Curve smoothingAutomatic or manual refinement of scan-derived curves
Selection setsReusable contour and face selections across operations
Scan data (Scan module)Point-cloud acquisition from machine-mounted or external scanners, automated cleaning, meshing and best-fit alignment against the nominal model

Toolpath planning

Planar build (slicer)Level-by-level build along a defined axis, with contour and infill per layer
Layer controlLayer height, contour passes and contour stepover, random contour start point
Infill strategiesBi-directional and rapid-optimized hatching, initial fill angle, fill angle increment per layer, fill stepover and fill contour offset
Fill modesContour then fill, fill then contour, contour only or fill only
Slicer and surface slicerFree choice of the splitting plane, reliable per-layer settings and technology data per fill strategy
Multi axis slicer (experimental)Slicing beyond a single build direction
Multi-Axis claddingOffsetting of a curve on the face of the model to cover the selected surfaces, with the nozzle kept normal to the surface
Offset controlAutomatic pass count or a defined number of passes, stepover, boundary offset, initial surface offset, path extension or shortening, cavity trimming
Machining orderTo contour or from contour, flipped machining sides, alternating order per layer, offset to the left, to the right or in both directions
Geodesic offsetsTrue offsets along the surface, multi-threaded for large parts Constant offsets from 3D sketch curves on solids and meshes, with machining side and gap handling
Medial pathDeposition along the medial curve of a region
CenterlineCenterline paths for narrow regions
Contour fill and sliced planar fillArea filling for 2D cut-outs and sliced regions
Shape fillMulti-axis area filling
Freeform and symmetrical spiral buildContinuous spiral deposition on free-form and rotationally symmetric parts
Symmetrical offset buildParallel passes on rotationally symmetric surfaces
Thin wall buildSingle-bead walls from constant offsets
BLISK buildDedicated strategy for blade and BLISK geometry
UV Iso curvesPaths along the UV directions of one or several unified surfaces
Beam compensationOffset of the slice contour to the inside or outside
Axis tilt optionsSide angle and advancing angle, with angular limits to avoid collisions
Technology managementProject-wide default technology, technology tables and several technology sets per operation
Move modifiersFeed, acceleration, laser power, frequency, ramping and presets on selected moves, grouped in change sets
PatternsLinear and circular patterns of complete operations
Toolpath editingTrimming, limiting and manual moves, plus manually created lines and arcs
Feedrate optimization (option)Database-driven tuning of feedrates
Operation statisticsAxis limits, machining area and reachability visualization
Multi-part setupsSeveral parts in one project, each with its own clamping and zero point

Virtual machine simulation

Deposition process simulationRecreation of the additive build-up as real geometry, with mesh output
Digital-twin executionMirroring of realistic NC behaviour utilizing a fully synchronized virtual twin
Collision analysisReworked and considerably faster through pre-computed collision data
Kinematic flexibilitySwitchable controllers for table or head kinematics and multiple zero points
Critical-axis acceleration insightsHighlighting of dynamic load behaviour during motion
Operation-to-NC connectivityMaintaining of direct links between machining steps and code
Best-fit positioningPart aligning for optimal geometric accuracy
Breakpoint-driven analysisEnabling of focused inspection of critical process moments
HMI action emulationMirroring of machine-side commands such as fixture operations
Subroutine and cycle executionMachine logic reflection for realistic program behaviour
NC version controlTracking of program revisions throughout the workflow
NC transformation engineAdapting and restructuring of NC programs for new setups
Integrated NC editingDirect in-environment code refinement with breakpoints
Post processorsSinumerik, Trumpf universal post for Powerline, SolutionLine and Sinumerik One, TruLaser Cell BA/BC and robot controls
Orientation modesORIAXES, ORIVECT and ORIPLANE for circular interpolation
NC program splittingReliable output of large programs
ReportsSetup and program documentation generated from the project

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