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Prima Power Software solutions
for maximize throughput
Contents
06 Offline programming
NC Express e3
Master BendCam
Prima Power 3D Cam
17 ERP connection
Prima Power software solutions matches it extensive product line, from stand-alone machines to
automated systems. Together, they provide optimum productivity and efficiency in terms of time and
material savings.
The commitment that Prima Power dedicated to the design and development of software for its machines
ensures significant benefits for the customer.
OVERVIEW
Our software suite allows control of the entire production flow and monitoring of each stage of
processing.
UPDATING
Our software is continually updated to be aligned with the evolution of the machines.
USABILITY
Prima Power software, all based on a common platform, are equipped with simple and intuitive interfaces,
which ensure correct use even by unskilled operators. Some modules are developed specifically to be
installed on mobile devices, tablets, and smartphones.
CUSTOMIZATION
The development of proprietary software allows the possibility of creating any customization required by
the customer.
Prima Power software solutions decisively contribute to increase the efficiency of the production
process, with clear benefits for environmental sustainability:
• reduction of energy consumption and material waste
• reduction of paper consumption through electronic reporting and file exchange for automatic
connections
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Technology and solutions
for Industry 4.0
PLANNING & MANAGEMENT PRODUCTION SERVICE
CLOUD
Machine data
Big data
Machine Connectivity
LSPB
Human-machine interfaces
Prima Industrie is compliant with the Industry 4.0 guidelines, helping its customers turn their
production sites into smart factories: smart and interconnected machines and factory systems
which, provided with sensors, are able to return a large amount of information (big data);
increasingly powerful and optimized software; digital remote maintenance and diagnostics,
also Cloud based. This allows significant benefits in terms of time and cost reduction.
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Proven Prima Power Quality
for an efficient and functional ecosystem
The Prima Power software suite is a true ecosystem that provides the ideal solution to assist the customer in
all phases of production, from offline programming to production data collection and reporting.
Prima Power software is developed for any customer use, including off-line, on-board, and on mobile devices.
Punching/shearing
combi machines
combi machines
ERP connection
Punching/laser
Panel benders
programming
Production
Production
monitoring
machines
machines
machines
machines
reporting
Punching
Planning
2D laser
3D laser
Systems
Bending
Offline
HMI
NC Express e3
Master BendCam
Tulus® Cell
Tulus® Bend
P30L
Tulus® Laser
Tulus® Storage
Tulus® Terminal
Tulus® Analytics
Tulus® Office
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ADVANCED
PROGRAMMING 3D file format import
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• NC Express e3
• Master BendCam
Unfolding Nesting
ADVANCED
PROGRAMMING
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• NC Express e3
• Master BendCam
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Offline programming
NC Express e3
The NC Express e3 programming CAD/CAM system is an integrated, automated, and easy-to-use tool for
the efficient management of Prima Power systems.
NC Express e3 is a modular application: the system can be used as a single parts design program or
as a fully automated machine programming system. In both cases, the result is the same: optimized
automatic creation of NC codes.
BENEFITS
Flexibility: from manual part preparation and manual nesting to fully automatic processing.
Support for all technologies: unfolding, laser cutting, punching, shearing and robot pickup all in one
package.
Commitment: commitment to support customer production from consultation, training, and support, all
the way to customization.
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FUNCTIONS
Import
NC Express e3 allows the import of a wide range
of 3D and 2D file CAD formats.
Unfolding
You can create precise unfolded flat patterns
either from an assembly or a single part model.
Flat pattern holds all necessary information for
further processing either on a punch, a laser or a
shearing machine.
Autotool
The automatic tool application process ensures
the positioning of the robot gripper which is
based on the geometry of the workpiece, on
the punching strokes and deformation and the
weight of the component.
Nesting
NC Express e3 comes with a powerful nesting
module for free-form and sheared parts which
reduces process time and material consumption.
Optimize
NC Express e3 is designed to make Prima Power
systems as efficient as possible, including laser
technologies, head up/down logic, repositioning,
clamp moves, shear scrap hits, common line
punch, common line laser cut, laser grid cutting,
punch work chute sorting, laser drop door
sorting, robot pickup, indexable Multi-Tool®.
Report
Fully customizable reporting for operators and
management.
Batch processing
Process 2D and 3D models in the background
automatically making unfolding, tooling and
nesting without manual work steps.
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Offline programming
Master BendCam
Master BendCam is the easy-to-use programming system, with powerful interactive graphical techniques
for managing the Prima Power panel benders.
The system may be used as a single part drafting and tooling program or as a fully-automated machine
tool management system. It simulates the machine processes in a real manner and generates programs
with a greater degree of automation.
BENEFITS
Flexibility: Master BendCam is a production management tool designed to have the maximum positive
impact in terms of flexibility and efficiency.
Safety: intuitive and secure tool configuration and collisions control system.
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FUNCTIONS
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Offline programming
Prima Power 3D Cam
(FastSuite Prima Power edition)
3D laser system can be used in the most varied applications, from cost-effective prototyping to highly
efficient mass production.
The functionalities of FastSuite Prima Power edition are a perfect fit for these 3D laser systems: it supports
the entire process from CAD data import to NC program optimization. An homogeneous data model ensures
that a FastSuite installation can be extended to not only support Prima Power 3D laser machines perfectly,
but also to include other processes such as press line automation and offline robotic programming.
FastSuite Prima Power edition links together all the aspects of automation technology, like robot applications,
machine automation and handling tasks, all in one user-friendly software solution.
BENEFITS
Flexibility: suitable for all Prima Power 3D laser machines: Laser Next family, Rapido, Optimo and Laserdyne family.
Efficiency: users can create, program and operate robots, machines, and production systems based on accurate,
high performance simulations.
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FUNCTIONS
CAD interfaces to import part and fixture designs Partial or full simulation of single geometries,
Standard interfaces are included in the base geometry groups, and complete programs along
product, such as IGES, STEP and JT. Specific CAD with high-performance collision control and issue
interfaces are available as options to directly load monitoring, ensure error-free programs. Pre-
CAD files from CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Autodesk defined laser parameters and technological events
Inventor, Pro/Engineer and many more. help provide a direct NC output for immediate
execution on the machine.
Quick build-up for prototype fixtures
A sketch-based, template-driven fixture definition Machine Library and Postprocessors
with multiple parameters to control plate build- Pre-configured postprocessors are available for
up. The software automatically creates reliefs all 3D machines from PrimaPower: The Laser Next
for cutting contours and weight reductions. An family, Rapido, Rapido Evo, Optimo, Domino and
automatic nesting to cut plates on 2D machine or a Laserdyne family.
DXF output of nested fixture is also available.
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HMI / Standard tools
The family of Tulus® machine user interface software solutions controls machine operations, tools,
production orders, and stacking of finished parts. Thanks to a simple and intuitive touch screen interface,
you can easily manage the parameters and configurations of the machine.
You can view machine status, alarms, axis coordinates, input etc. for a complete diagnostic.
Task list sets the working sequence of the machine, it shows all the automatic and manual production run tasks.
Tulus® Cell
HMI for punching, punching & shearing and
punching & laser cutting machines
The tool management contains a tool management
view, turret view, and tool library view. The
tool management shows all the tools and tool
parameters in the Tulus® database.
Synchronization of data on tools and turret
between Tulus® and NC Express e3.
Computations of sorting positions after you change
the sorting layout manually or edit part data or
sorting parameters.
The stacking management automatically calculates
the positions of the parts on the pallets. You can
edit the sorting layout calculated by the stacking
management also manually.
The program also allows you to manage the
positioning of worked parts on the unload areas.
Tulus® Bend
HMI for panel benders
Tulus® Bend works by task list; each task manages
a part to be bent.
While the operator is making panel bender tooling
and parts graphic check, Tulus® Bend guides him
in a easy and contextual way by highlighting the
buttons or the flow needed. Tulus® Bend shows
machine status, alarms, axis coordinates, inputs,
etc. for complete diagnostic purposes.
The program automatically compares the tools on board
with the configuration set up during machine setup.
It is possible to che the bending parameters and
the application of any corrections, and the tooling
of the machine and the graphics of the parts.
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Tulus® Laser
HMI for panel benders
The Task List shows all the automatic and manual
production run tasks.
The Equipment status views show the status data
of the machines and devices for the operation,
tests, and diagnostics of the machine. These views
are always specified by your machine assembly.
Working and Loading Areas of Pallet Change are
easily and safely managed.
Operator can also check the log event list where
all machine operations are listed.
In the Online Corrector view it is possible to change
on line technological laser parameters about the
current selected laser tool, and Operator, according
to assigned rights, can enter the technological
laser parameter.
Thanks to new Technology BestPiercing, no more
need to choose piercing at Cam level.
Autoadapted process: new algorithms, at
Machine control level, work according to
Material+Thickness/Profile Dimensions.
A simple and easy page where Utilities Programs
already existent can be used and new programs,
for Utilities reasons, can be added.
P30L
HMI for 2D and 3D laser machines
User-friendly touch screen interface to control
the setup and calibration of the machine and the
laser unit and to manage the laser parameter
table. Part program management environment
with preview, even in real time.
User accesses are managed with different levels
(operator, service etc.).
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HMI / Additional tools
Tulus® Storage
Control interface with visual and modern look
and touch screen, for storage management and
inventory of raw and processed materials and of
the worked pieces. Also reports storage inventory
to the ERP system
• Displayed information:
- Status and task displays of storage and
connected machines
- Storage content view for storage inventory and
search functionalities
- Settings
- Alarms and messages
OPTIA
HMI for 2D laser machines
OPTIA operates on board at machine and acts by
videocamera to digitize scraps of any shape and
material. A solution very efficient along with an
incredible ease of use that can be used directly
by sheet cutting staff without any intervention
from technical department.
• Features:
- The digital acquisition of sheet scraps profile
is done through the optical system of a webcam
- The scraps digitalisation is possible in any
workshop context
- Recognizement of the geometrical shape of sheet
- Saving of geometrical shape in real scale as
new sheet for further nesting use
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WIZARD
HMI for 2D laser machines
Libellula.WIZARD is the revolutionary CAM
application designed by the Libellula engineers
to combine ease of use and quick preparation
machine thanks to the innovative WIZARD
mode, a real exclusive technological research,
through a guided path reduces to 4 steps what
software competitors offer through long and
complex settings:
- Step 1: Job creation by importing parts
to be produced
- Step 2: Nesting
- Step 3: Technology
- Step 4: Machine Code and Realistic Simulation
2D Editor
HMI for 2D laser machines
Product of the technological collaboration
between Libellula and Prima Power, 2D Editor is
a 2D Graphic editor of partprogram that allows
the operator to intervene on the machine’s
partprogram on board.
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HMI / Additional tools
Tul-Robot
Tul-Robot is the operator interface that allows
managing the system and the part programs
during the production phase.
The graphics of the supervisor is conceived for
an intuitive and immediate use.
Images and layouts allow an easy help to interact
with the system; it is possible to select some
macro areas where machine data or special
options can be set.
The touch screen is suitable for dusty or dirty
environments, where the use of keyboard, mouse
or other peripheral devices is not suggested.
Tulus® Visual
Monitoring
Web-based application for machine operators
that brings information transparency on the
current manufacturing line status.
Application is accessed from the upper monitor
of the control desk near front machine.
• It allows:
- Visual device status monitoring
- Faster recovery from alarms
- Real time parts flow update
ThreeD Editor
HMI for 3D laser machines
ThreeDEditor, the 3D graphic editor of a
partprogram, made for Prima Industrie 3D Laser
machines.
It displays, starting from a machine part-program,
the working paths, and allows changes and the
simulation of the part-program and it generates a
new part-program with the applied changes.
A further configuration page allows to define the
rototranslation of the model.This configuration
allows to apply the transformation on the iges model
as defined in the used Cad/Cam program to put the
part in the working volume of 3D Laser machine.
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ERP connection
Prima Power offers the management of data and reporting interfaces to allow communication between
a generic ERP system of the customer and Prima Power’s software products.
Connection to ERP systems with Prima Power software interfaces files in various formats (ASCII, XML,
csv, html), and the customer is free to choose the one most suitable for him.
The managed files, with read and write specifications that are delivered to the customer are:
• production order import files into CAM
• theoretical production data export files from CAM
• reporting files on the production from all of the group machines (inventory of materials, number of pieces
produced, processing time)
• machine status reporting files (operation list and active alarms status).
CUSTOMER DATABASE
PRODUCTION PRODUCTION
DATA ORDER LIST
PRIMA POWER
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
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Production Control & Monitoring
Tulus® Office
Tulus® Office is a tool suite, BASIC, CLASSIC, PREMIUM, for work planning and controlling the machine
capacity. It is possible to follow up several machine statuses and task lists and also utilize full featured
production planning.
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Tulus® Office Basic
With the Basic version of Tulus® Office you can plan and control machine capacity.
With Tulus® Office Basic software you can monitor the machine status and task list. It is possible to see
what is going on with all the machines in the factory in one view. You can also edit the active machine
task list and plan and schedule tasks conveniently by using the Machine Load calendar.
FUNCTIONS
• Status view
• Machine load calendar
• Editing the active task list
• Storage view (in case of connected storage)
• Lite version of ERP interface f.e. material usage and finished parts
• Optional Tulus® Analytics
for:
• Production planning
• Following up machine states
• Constant production
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Tulus® Office Classic
With the Classic version of Tulus® Office you get all the features and benefits of the Basic version plus a
two way EPR interface, the possibility to assembly the orders and follow-up the order status.
FUNCTIONS
for:
• Production with standard products and static nests
• Ordering assemblies from ERP
• Reporting finished orders back to ERP
• Constant production
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Tulus® Office Premium
With the Premium version of Tulus® Office is possible to control of the entire production process from
order management, programming, and planning to finished product and reporting. It allows you to know
the state of the production and the stage of every single piece, ensuring an improvement in efficiency.
Tulus® Office Premium can automate the entire ordering and programming process depending on your
needs. Programs can be prepared for punching, laser cutting and bending from a 2D or 3D model. The
parts can be routed through production and it’s possible to control different phases, including manual
work steps. All information is reported back from all work step, in which case the back reporting
calculations are easy to make and automate.
This product is possible to integrate with other software like ERP, APS and MES systems.
BENEFITS FUNCTIONS
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The production process is monitored step by step
This example describes the automated production process utilizing Prima Power software products.
ERP INTERFACE
6 Part order 9
Production Production
8
order reporting
Manual
Programming Blanking Welding Coating Assembly
bending
Automatic
Programming Blanking Coating Assembly
bending
Work
steps
(routing)
Automatic
Programming Blanking Coating Assembly
bending
Automatic Manual
Programming Blanking Welding Coating
bending bending
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1 Order is received from the customer.
ERP system orders the parts from Tulus® Office Premium, which then moves the parts to the defined
2
work phases.
Geometries (2D/3D) or structural product orders are handled either in the background or through the
3
user interface into ready part and bending programs. Unfolding information is collected and then used
when creating bending programs.
Parts can be programmed either fully automatically or through the programmer’s work queue.
4
Available materials are known in real time through the ERP. Bending programs are linked to the part
automatically.
In nesting, the manufacturing of the entire line can be optimized, i.e. the manufacturing time of the part
5
on both punching and bending machines is orserved and an optimal throughput time can be achieved.
You can define a manufacturing order for the parts in the system, so that parts can be for example
6
assembled in a preferred order.
Production orders are transferred to the machine load calender of a work phase, from where the task
7
is inserted into the work queue either automatically or manually. The calender also allows optimizing
of the production order according to materials and tools.
All process steps are reported back to the ERP system, which enables continuous visibility of the
8
production status.
9 The system reports in real time the materials used, parts produced and the time spent on them.
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Tulus® Terminal
Application that works in web browser (Tulus ® Office Premium option) that can be used for the piece
order process and enables routing of manual operations. It is now placed Tulus ® Terminal and Tulus ®
e-Kanban in the same package.
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Tulus® Analytics
Tulus ® Analytics is the new software that provides the users with detailed information about their
production and machine performace and utilization.
It manages, views and reports production processes such as inventory of raw material, inventory of
processed workpieces, completed production orders and nesting. By monitoring the rate of use of raw
material it is possible to reduce the waste; using material reports facilitates spending forecasts and
production planning.
Reporting gives a huge amount of information available about machine performance and utilization
rate. It creates reports on machine efficiency and utilization and gives accurate information about
machine performance.
It allows analyzing where improvement is possible for production planning and where tool maintenance
would be helpful.
All these information will allow the customers to undertake imp ortant actions such as:
• setup times
• use of material
• produced parts
• Causes of downtime.
Thanks to information provided by Tulus ® Analytics, and the resulting undertaken actions, the customer
can achieve important benefits such as an improvement in the overall machine effectiveness (OEE),
quality and resource management improvement, downtime reduction and organizational learning.
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Remote Care. Revolutionizing remote
diagnostics and maintenance
Today, in the age of Industry 4.0 Prima Power offers customers a leading edge technology – Remote Care
service. Instead of waiting for the machine unexpected interruption, Remote Care proactively analyzes machine
performance, ensures production efficiency, helps to avoid unplanned production stops and saves time in
correcting malfunctions. Remote Care is a powerful tool for maximizing uptime and manufacturing efficiency.
Remote Care condition monitoring provides systematic and planned maintenance and speeds up
troubleshooting and problem solving. The remote monitoring system collects machine data, records
operation history, as well as logs data of component usage and alarms and stores it in Prima Power database.
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Data security
Prima Power ensures the highest level of data security at three levels that guarantees to the customer
that their machine data are always safe.
It’s important to state that the Remote Care system will only gather machine data (in order to improve
the efficiency of the manufacturing process) and not sensitive information, like production ones.
The sending of machine data, gathered thanks to cameras and sensors on the machine, is secured by
1
gateway firewall.
The data archive safety on the cloud is guaranteed thanks to the IEC 15408 standar certification.
2
Moreover, the remote connection device is certified according to ISO 27001:2013.
Remote Diagnostic access is granted only to selected and authorized people. To ensure data privacy, a
3
data safety agreement is signed between Prima Power and customer. Our personel will only access to
machine data and not sensitive ones (no production data are recorded).
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Prima Power Services:
key to better productivity
We believe in long-term relationship with our partners, and we think that the real product we deliver to our customer is
not just the machine or the software itself, but the production capacity that our customer can achieve with our products
and technology. The heart of Prima Power service is the common goal we share with our customer: start, maintain and
develop the plant’s production capacity and maximize it.
Our Service covers the whole life cycle of the system and technology and contributes to reach one goal: maximize the
productivity and the profit for our customers.
TELESERVICE
It is a service for the remote diagnostic and assistance. Skilled service engineers are available to operate
remotely with the customer’s CNC.
SERVICE AGREEMENTS
We continuously develop preventive maintenance plans for Prima Power machines. Maintenance visits are
performed according to the task list specified f or each machine type thanks to the dedicated software solutions.
CONSULTATION
Wide range of consultation services on machine operation, programming and maintenance.
TRAINING
Training programs and updates for using our machines and software to their best, maximizing
manufacturing capacity and quality.
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Contacts
Find your local Prima Power representative at
primapower.com