SigmaNEST

Solution for Nesting and NC Programming

SigmaNEST provides superior nesting and NC programming capabilities for profile cutting machines, including laser, plasma, oxygas, waterjet, and router machines. SigmaNEST is ideal for users who wish to maximize their production throughput process by utilizing automated dynamic nesting and advanced programming. The comprehensive
package includes not only SigmaNEST’s most advanced nesting, but also advanced motion optimized NC programming to minimize material waste and increase machine productivity.

SigmaNEST Features

Import CDL, AutoCAD DXF DWG, HPGL, and IGES files. 3D IGES is automatically converted to two dimensional geometry.
Supports transfer of geometry from Autodesk® Inventor™, SolidWorks®, Solid Edge®, CATIA V5®, Pro/ENGINEER®, think3®, KeyCreator®
Import ESSI language and any existing G-code programs. Allows storing traced program as a drawing and extracting parts from a nesting program. ESSI, G, and M codes can be user-configured.
Part creation with layer mapping, automatic geometry verification and correction, automatic lead-in and lead-out generation, grain constraints and an integrated parts database.
Machine specific part cost estimating and reporting with automatic calculation of area, weight, cutting time, material requirement and cost using custom cost parameters in custom reports.
Manual nesting using "bump" and "snap", clustering and grouping and supporting array, move, mirror, copy, etc. functions.
Manually edit part geometry, lead-in type and position in nest.
Powerful automatic rectangular nesting of parts or clusters, automatic multi-head nesting with torch reduction and automatic part back-to-back best-fit grid nest.
Automatic NC programming and code generation with fully automatic or interactive cutter path generation and automatic sequencing for machine motion optimization.