TPT July 2009

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Missing link software solution for tubular profiles

Tekla and HGG have co-operated to define and develop an integrated solution for modelling and manufacturing tubular steel structures. This includes: • Full range of components in Tekla Structures software to cover the needs for modelling tubular structures; the new component types are offshore saddle (AWS) and offshore chamfer, saddle and hole, mitre and hole, chamfer and slotted hole • Integrated export of complete manufacturing information from the model directly to 3D tube profiling production • XML format-based industry standard for transferring data that is open for any tube profiling machine company or design software supplier • Visualisation module for 3D representations of cutting shapes on tubular structures This new software solution is unique on the market, covering all 3D tubular profiles from design and detailing to automatic

fabrication. Up until today this functionality was not an integral part of any main design program but required separate manual data input and editing before actual fabrication could take place. Tekla’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) concept provides a range of benefits to all parties involved in tubular steel construction projects. All information can be managed and kept up-to-date in the BIM model so all data can be extracted from one source. No manual input or editing of manufacturing data is needed. The concept now also includes automatic handling of all 3D tubular connections. HGG’s Management Information System (MIS) ProCAM adds into the concept industry-specific tools (eg can rotation for the offshore industry), integral production management (eg return signals confirming processing), project planning (eg estimated production times) and much more. The new

 Screenshot of the Tekla Structures modelling software solution for tubular profiles is available with Tekla Structures 15.0, which was released to the market in Spring 2009. Tekla Corporation OY – Finland Website : www.tekla.com HGG Profiling Equipment BV –  The Netherlands Website : www.hgg.nl

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