Model faster, better and improve fabrication deliverables
THE MARKET LEADER IN TOWER DETAILING
Towers and poles have unique characteristics that require tools and functions optimised for their efficient creation. bocad Tower addresses this need by providing an extensive range of tools specifically for tower design.
bocad Tower is a purpose designed, powerful and flexible tool for the efficient, accurate 3D design of
a wide range of tower structures, whether light or heavy duty, three-legged or four-legged, such as transmission towers, telecommunication towers, substation gantries and poles
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bocad Tower meets the needs of both engineering and fabrication, providing a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for tower modelling and construction. Its in-built dedicated automatic connections, coupled with presets, further increase project efficiency by saving time and increasing overall quality on all types of towers and monopoles.
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Technical Strengths
• Market Leader – Used Worldwide in Energy, Rail and Telecom Sectors
• Ideal for Series Production – Automation for Standard Towers and Modular Designs
• Efficient even for Special Solutions – Cross Connectors, Hybrid Forms, Cantilevers
• Tailor-Made – Developed Specifically for Industry Requirements
• High Performance in Large Projects with Dense Components and Repetitive Structures
• L-Profiles
• Fabrication-Ready Detailing Including Hole Patterns, Base Plates, NC Output
• Special Tools for Tower Logic – Inclinations, Node Offsets, Foundation Connections
LINKS:
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INCLUDED MODULES
Steel
Lattice mast automation
Automatic steel connections
Stairs & railings
Concrete planner
Automatic positioning
Automatic drawings
Automatic parts lists
Bar and plate nesting
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AVAILABLE ADD ONS
bocad SmartPointCloud
Add-ons can be integrated additionally. Our experts will be happy to advise and assist you with the integration.
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INCLUDED INTERFACES
bocad supports industry standard formats such as:
IFC
DXF, DWG, DXF-3D
3D PDF
DGN
SDNF
DSTV-NC, -PSS, -Statik, -Parts list
KISS
API
and many more…
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Satisfied customers, successful projects
bocad Tower is the specialized solution for the design and detailing of lattice masts, towers, and vertical steel structures under the highest structural and engineering demands. The software combines geometric precision with industry-specific functional depth – also for hybrid system structures.
TYPICAL USERS
Lattice mast and plant builders
Structural and design engineering firms
Steel fabricators with and without NC manufacturing
Project planners for power lines, telecom and energy infrastructure
TYPICAL PROJECTS
Lattice and tubular, 3- or 4-sided transmission towers and telecom
Gantries
Platforms
Monopoles
Substations
Rooftops
REFERENCES
TYPICAL BOCAD
Services
FLOATING LICENSES
Floating Licences allow multiple users within a network to use bocad software, but only a limited number at the same time. The licences “float” between different users — they are not tied to a specific machine.