Interfaces: Keeping Tool Data in the Workflow

Connected manufacturing means that tool data is transferred simply, quickly, and error-free throughout the process chain. With numerous interfaces, ZOLLER ensures that data flows not only within the ZOLLER system, but also into and out of it. 

The ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions software exchanges data with tool catalogs and CAD/CAM systems. The »pilot« measuring device software offers DNC interfaces for data transfer to machining centers. In addition, tool management solutions from other manufacturers and production control systems can be integrated.

 

CAM interfaces

Fast and Future-Proof Data Storage

Maintain the tool data only once in the central tool database »z.One« and access it directly from your CAM system. Depending on the system, you can then send the tool list (setup sheet) back to ZOLLER TMS. This ensures that programming, simulation, and manufacturing all use the same tool data.

ZOLLER TMS is integrated with over 25 CAM and simulation systems, including Mastercam, hyperMILL, Siemens NX, ESPRIT, SolidCAM, TopSolid, Tebis, and Vericut.
 

Comparison Table

All interfaces support milling tools. The overview shows what other data is transferred:

Interface Turning Tools Setup Sheets Technology Data Contours 3D Models
AdCAM NcS ● ● ― ● ―
CAMWorks ― ● ● ● ―
CATIA V6 ● ● ● ● ―
Cimatron ― ● ● ● ―
Creo ● ● ● ● ●
Edgecam ● ● ● ● ●
ESPRIT ● ● ● ● Holders
Eureka ● ― ― ● ●
FeatureCAM ● ● ● ● ―
hyperMILL ● ● ● ● ●
Mastercam ● ● ● ● Turning tools
NCG CAM ― ● ● ● ―
OPUS ● ● ● ● Holders, Cutting Edges
PartMaker ● ― ― ― ―
PEPS ― ― ● ● ―
PowerMill ― ● ● ● ―
SolidCAM ● ● ● ● Holders
Surfcam ― ● ● ― ―
Tebis ― ● ● ● ―
TopSolid ● ● ● ● ●
Vericut ● ― ● (V9.1.2 and later) ● ●
VirtualGibbs ● ● ● ● ―

● yes ― no

Importing Data from Tool Catalogs and Files

Tool Management Made Easy

All tool data from leading tool manufacturers and catalogs in the cloud are

just a mouse click away with ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions!

Build your own database.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions in a version that is dependent on the CAM system, as well as the add-on »z.CAM Integration«. The exact stipulations are listed on the respective system's page.

For most systems, this works in both directions: tool data is sent to the CAM system, and the setup sheet listing the required tools is returned to the ZOLLER database.

Depending on the system, either tool contours or 3D models are transferred. The exact data that is transferred is specified in the technical specifications for the respective interface.

Please contact us. We'll determine which integrations are possible for your system.

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