Bochu TubesT Software Version Overview (Technical Description)

1. Overview

Bochu TubesT is a professional tube-cutting software platform designed for fiber laser cutting machines. It supports various tube profiles, nesting strategies, co-edge cutting methods, and process compensation functions. The software is available in several versions, each optimized for specific machine configurations and application scopes.

2. Version Descriptions

TubesT Lite: The entry-level version. Supports basic round, square, and hexagonal tubes without size limits. Limited to single-part array nesting. Lacks advanced functions such as bevel cutting or F/M joint.

TubesT Entry Version: Designed for small and medium tube cutting (≤180 mm). Adds multiple-parts nesting, F/M joint, FlyCut, rectangular-hole breaking, end alignment, and part drawing capabilities.

TubesT Small Tube Professional Version: Optimized for small-diameter tubes (≤180 mm). Supports H-beam, L/U/C-shape steel, and inverted concave corner tubes. Includes advanced features such as bevel cutting, smart drawing, and Excel script import.

TubesT 2-Chuck Version: Designed for dual-chuck tube laser machines. Includes all Entry features and adds better section toolpath control for shaped tubes. Does not support H-beam or bevel functions.

TubesT Professional Version: A full-feature version for general industrial use. Supports all standard and irregular tube types, including L/U/C-shape steel and inverted concave corner tubes. Includes comprehensive functions such as bevel cutting, F/M joint, FlyCut, smart drawing, and script import.

TubesT Steel Structure Version: Tailored for steel-structure applications. Supports large-section tubes, H-beams, and loop nesting. Integrates all advanced features: bevel cutting, section toolpath simplification, smart drawing, and full co-edge methods.

3. Feature Comparison Summary

Function Category	Lite	Entry	Small Tube Pro	2-Chuck	Pro	Steel Structure
Tube Diameter	No limit	≤180	≤180	No limit	No limit	No limit
Tube Types Supported	√	√	√	√	√	√
L/U/C Shape Steel	×	√	√	√	√	√
H-Beam	×	×	√	×	√	√
Inverted Concave Corner	×	×	√	×	√	√
Multiple Parts Nesting	×	√	√	√	√	√
Loop Nesting	×	×	×	×	×	√
Co-edge Methods (Identical/C/Island)	Partial	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Bevel Cutting	×	×	√	×	√	√
Smart Draw / Excel Import	×	×	√	√	√	√
FlyCut / F-M Joint / End Alignment	×	√	√	√	√	√
Section ToolPath Simplification	×	×	√	√	√	√
Industry Application	General	General	General	Dual-Chuck	General	Steel Structure