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: peps tubecut multi-axis laser technology for tubular components intuitive graphical user interface extensive range of CAD interfaces comprehensive machine and postprocessor database built-in library of standard tube and aperture types nesting over single or multiple pipes or sections one-click application of toolpath manual application of toolpath for selected areas total control of nozzle angle both interactively and explicitly create and apply technology data at any point inter- and intra-cut collision detection full solid 3D simulation of machine, nozzle and part ability to import 3D geometry and machine them directly PEPS Tubecut is an industry leading Laser CAD/ CAM system for rotary and multi axis cutting machines developed specifically for tube cutting and manipulation industry. The intuitive programming system allows tubes or sections to be parametrically defined from a library of standard shapes into which cutting apertures and profiles can be defined. Extensive range of CAD interfaces PEPS Tubecut comes with an extensive range of integrated CAD data translators that allow the direct import of CAD drawings in their native form or as industry standards, such as IGES, STEP and DXF. The standard system configuration comes with interfaces for DXF, AutoCAD DWG, AutoCAD-Inventor, VISI, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, IronCad and Solid IGES. Optional CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer, VDA and STEP translators are available. PEPS Tubecut can display the CAD data as simple wireframe, solids and surfaces or a combination of all three; which is used as the source for all cut-path programming and process simulation. Comprehensive machine and postprocessor database PEPS Tubecut contains a comprehensive database of laser machines from a large number of Machine Tool manufacturers; including Adige, NTC, Trumpf and Amada. Should a machine not be supported, PEPS Tubecut also contains a Machine Setup utility that allows the configuration of bespoke machine types and post processing information. The advanced postprocessors aren't just limited to the use of generic G and M codes; special posts are easily configured to suit different head configurations and table sizes. Library of standard tube sections PEPS Tubecut supplies a library of parametric tube shapes that simplify the creation of the tube material to be cut. If a suitable section does not exist, the 'Freeform' option is used to create the special shape section. Freeform shape tubes can even be created from one of the libraries of PEPS Tubecut parametric shapes. If none of these standard shapes are suitable, the user simply draws the section centre line profile or outside / inside shape using the integrated CAD tools. All modelling in PEPS Tubecut is done entirely in 3D.