Experts explain the CAD plug-in FRAMEpro

Experts talk about FRAMEpro - the intelligent CAD plug-in

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Bosch Rexroth Construction of machine frames in a CAD environment

FRAMEpro – the intelligent CAD plug-in

Use the CAD data for over 1,500 products in Bosch Rexroth’s aluminum profile range

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Plug-in for constructing machine frames and housings in a familiar CAD environment

How-to videos for FRAMEpro

Insertion of doors in aluminum racks

Intelligent macros speed up the design.

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The intelligent FRAMEpro plug-in offers practical functions and streamlines your construction processes.

SIMPLE

Lean processes including ordering:

The selected profiles are placed in a 3D line model and can also be rotated. Accessories such as connectors, cover caps, bases and wheels can then be placed on the profiles.

FRAMEpro automatically generates a parts list for your model so that you can request a quotation or place an order. Once the construction process is complete, FRAMEpro lists the strut profiles used including the necessary cutting and drilling.

The FRAMEpro plug-in from Bosch Rexroth offers intelligent macros for automatically placing components.

QUICK

Automatic connections and intelligent macros:

With the help of intelligent macros, connections are produced automatically. Profile configuration processes which match the particular connector type are also set automatically. Other prepared macros make it easier to incorporate panel elements and doors.

The intelligent FRAMEpro plug-in from Bosch Rexroth helps you to construct machine frames without errors.

ERROR-FREE

Always up to date:

FRAMEpro complements the relevant CAD environment by adding a library which is updated by Bosch Rexroth on an ongoing basis. All models and data it contains are therefore up to date at all times. Because CAD data no longer need to be transferred from external sources, manual imports, transmission errors or duplicate data are now a thing of the past.

Intelligent functions to make construction easier

An engineer uses CAD to construct a housing with the help of the FRAMEpro plug-in from Bosch Rexroth.

From a line model to an aluminum frame
Adjusting profile lengths
Inserting connectors
Inserting cover caps
Attaching rollers and adjustable feet
Fitting doors
Integrated checking functions
Automatic generation of parts lists

The screenshot shows the “frame construction” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

From a line model to an aluminum frame

Placing selected aluminum profiles in a 3D line model through to the finished machine frame

Adjusting profile lengths

Automatic adjustments in the event of changes thanks to intelligent macros

The screenshot shows the “inserting cover caps in aluminum profiles” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

Inserting connectors

Producing automatic connections with the help of intelligent macros

The screenshot shows the “attaching cover caps” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

Inserting cover caps

Automatic positioning
Determining the installation position

The screenshot shows the “roller attachment” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

Attaching rollers and adjustable feet

Component library provides selection of rollers and adjustable feet
Automatic positioning via drag and drop

The screenshot shows the “panel element installation” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

Fitting doors

Simple selection of components via the component library
Placing the doors with the help of prepared macros

The screenshot shows the “aluminum profiles connection check” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

Integrated checking functions

Cap check
Connection check

The screenshot shows the “parts list generation” function in the FRAMEpro CAD plug-in from Bosch Rexroth

Automatic generation of parts lists

Requesting a quotation or
placing an order with Bosch Rexroth or partner network
Listing all strut profiles including the necessary sawing and drilling work

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Design your machine frames simple, fast and error-free with FRAMEpro!

FRAMEpro engineer working with the CAD plug-in for inventor

FRAMEpro 1.3.1

for Autodesk® Inventor (2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024)

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FRAMEpro engineer working with the CAD plug-in for SolidWorks

FRAMEpro 1.4.1

for SolidWorks (2021; 2022; 2023; 2024) from Dassault

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Easily design aluminum framing in familiar CAD environments with FRAMEpro

With FRAMEpro, Bosch Rexroth brings proven modular aluminum profile system elements to the CAD programs Autodesk® Inventor and SOLIDWORKS from Dassault via plug-in. The seamless integration of the component library and numerous supporting functions reduces design outlay, helps prevent errors and lowers the engineering costs.

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