Simulation software suite STREAM

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Overview
STREAM is an integrated ecosystem for office and shop‑floor management that provides a single access point for sheet metal technologies from cutting to bending. It supports planning, programming, production, control and process optimization and includes CAM modules, a data library and quotation tools.

Main features

• Integrated ecosystem: unified access for cutting, punching, panel bending, bending/forming and downstream activities.
• 5 CAM modules: technology‑specific CAM for cutting, punching, panel bending, bending/forming and press‑brake workflows.
• Data library PARTS: central product/part database, classification, production flow definitions and program generation.
• Quotation software VALUES: detailed cost estimation for single technologies and full production processes, including upstream/downstream operations.

STREAMLASER (cutting)

• CAM: create and edit 2D models, automatic lead‑in and cutting sequence generation, path calculation with manual override.
• Nesting: automatic, semi‑automatic or manual sheet composition optimization from production lists.
• Reverse engineering: generate drawings from machine programs.
• OPTI: sheet utilization optimization and increased repeatability of nesting layouts.
• Parametric shapes: prepare programs and prototypes without starting from a drawing.

STREAMPUNCH (punching)

• CAM: create/edit 2D part drawings, automatic punch/tool definition, punching/shearing sequences and sheet handling operations.
• Nesting: optimize sheets for production from a parts list.
• Reverse engineering: generate part drawings from machine programs.
• OPTI: optimize sheet use to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Parametric shapes: compile nests from programs with parametric variables without a 2D drawing.

STREAM.COMBI (punching + cutting)

• CAM: create/edit 2D drawings, define combined punching and laser cutting sequences and sheet handling operations.
• Nesting: optimize sheet usage from production lists.
• OPTI: improve efficiency and minimize scrap for combined processes.

STREAMLASER EVO / STREAMPUNCH EVO (advanced modules)

• Enhanced versions of cutting and punching CAM modules with extended functionality for complex and combined workflows.

STREAMBEND (panel bending)

• Automatic mode: autonomously generate bending programs from 3D models.
• Interactive mode: user‑assisted generation, editing and completion of programs.
• Simulator: virtual validation of results on the target machine.

STREAMFORMER (press‑brake / forming)

• Automatic mode: develop press‑brake/forming programs from 3D models.
• Interactive mode: manual generation, editing and finalization.
• Simulator: virtual evaluation of machine results.

PARTS (data library)

• Manage the full database of products and parts with classification by common or custom categories.
• Define production flows for each part and generate associated programs.

VALUES (quotation)

• Accurate production cost estimation per technology or for complete production processes.
• Support for upstream and downstream machining costs when applicable.

Technical specifications

• Product name: STREAM
• Brand: Salvagnini
• Product type: Integrated sheet metal CAM and production management software suite
• Included modules: STREAMLASER, STREAMPUNCH, STREAM.COMBI, STREAMBEND, STREAMFORMER (5 CAM modules)
• Additional software: PARTS (data library), VALUES (quotation)
• Core functions: 2D/3D CAM, nesting (automatic/semi/manual), reverse engineering, OPTI optimization, parametric shapes, program generation for cutting/punching/bending/forming
• Modes: automatic, interactive and simulator modes where applicable
• Primary objectives: optimize processes, reduce errors and production costs, unify office‑to‑shop workflows