Case Study: Airbus achieves 30% cost and time savings with TopSolid’Cam

Airbus - Customer Case Study

The customer, Airbus, faced the challenge of economically producing highly complex, sophisticated parts for the aviation industry. To stay ahead of competitors and maintain its technological leadership, Airbus needed a 3D CAD/CAM system that could fully utilize its advanced multi-function machines and facilitate a move towards paperless production. They selected TopSolid'Cam from vendor TopSolid after a market analysis showed it was the only system that met all their critical criteria.

The solution from TopSolid provided a closed process chain with integrated CAD and CAM modules, enabling immediate NC program generation from 3D models and advanced simulation to prevent collisions. Through a close collaboration that included TopSolid's reseller Moldtech and machine tool builder Index, a custom post-processor was developed for a new machine. This optimal cooperation led to remarkable results, with Airbus achieving an average reduction of 30% in both production costs and time for sophisticated aircraft parts.

Airbus

Werner Martens

Rotational Parts Machining Sub-Assemblies Manager