Internet 'pay-per-use' solution enables the automatic design of plastics injection molds by combining the expertise of a CAD/CAM editor and European Technical Mold centres.

Missler Software will shortly launch TopSolid'MoldXpress, the internet, 'pay-per-use' solution for the design of plastic injection molds, based on its TopSolid'Mold integrated module. TopSolid'MoldXpress enables the automatic design of basic and medium plastic injection molds by combining the expertise of a CAD/CAM editor and various European Technical Mold centres. TopSolid'MoldXpress gives the operator access to a leading CAD module for mold makers without the need to heavily invest in a software.

A design assistant looks after the entire design process with automatic design rules being used throughout the process.

The TopSolid'MoldXpress operator logs on to the pay-per-use server via the internet.

At the end of the process the operator will be advised of the cost of the study.

He needs to validate the command in order to obtain the plans and the mold model in the format of his choice (TopSolid, Parasolid, Step or Iges) TopSolid'MoldXpress is the result of close collaboration between Missler Software, AIJU ASCAMM and ISMO, technical centres in France and Spain, in addition to TecnoCim (Missler Software official partner in Spain) The project has been co-funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology.

Missler Software is the number 2 CAD/CAM software supplier in France and number 7 worldwide.

It offers a fully integrated CAD/CAM solution with TopSolid'Mold, specifically adapted for the needs of mold, tool and die makers.

ASCAMM is an organisation representing mold makers in Catalonia, AIJU regroups companies in the mold and plastic toy sectors in Valencia and ISMO is the French organisation representing French mold makers.

TopSolid'MoldXpress enables calculation of the shrinkage factor, analysis of the undercuts, calculation of the parting line and the surface of the joint, automatic creation and definition of the core block and cavity, implementation of the standard carcass, systems of injection and ejection and analysis of the cooling system.

TopSolid'MoldXpress is ideal in situations where the design of the mold is quasi-automatic.

Where the operator needs a more comprehensive solution he will be informed as soon as possible that his project cannot be completed and he will be redirected towards the complete mold making module TopSolid'Mold.

TopSolid'MoldXpress is an innovative solution serving the needs of mold makers designing simple molds.

Traditionally, editors have served the needs of mold makers who design complex tools whereas TopSolid'MoldXpress is designed to quickly and effectively design basic tool assemblies.