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SigmaNEST AutoNEST is an easy-to-use, powerful rectangular and manual nesting NC programming solution for plasma, waterjet, oxyfuel, and router machines. AutoNEST nesting provides maximum rectangular yield per sheet programming and more efficient machine output. SigmaNEST's open architecture Extensive CAD capabilities Streamline planning with accurate time and cost estimates before cutting achieved.

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Auto Nest

SigmaNEST AutoNEST is an easy-to-use, powerful rectangular and manual nesting NC programming solution for plasma, waterjet, oxyfuel, and router machines. AutoNEST nesting provides maximum rectangular yield per sheet programming and more efficient machine output. SigmaNEST's open architecture Extensive CAD capabilities Streamline planning with accurate time and cost estimates before cutting achieved.

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SigmaNEST AutoNEST

SigmaNEST AutoNEST is an easy-to-use, powerful rectangular and manual nesting NC programming solution for plasma, waterjet, oxyfuel, and router machines.

FEATURES

ADVANTAGES

BENEFITS
Save engineering time through simplified AutoNEST nesting provides maximum
rectangular yield per sheet programming and more efficient machine output

One software programs all major profile Automatic part pattern recognition cutting and punching machines Accurate cost and time estimators Optimal rectangular material utilization to Drag, drop, and bump features reduce scrap Automatic and manual rectangular nesting Maximum flexibility in file conversion and Automatic NC toolpath generation and importation
optimization

Extensive, fully customizable standard


shapes library

Handle more orders in less time Custom shapes can be saved into standard Completely customizable through
part library for future use SigmaNESTs open architecture

Extensive CAD capabilities

Streamline planning with accurate time


and cost estimates before cutting achieved

Full functionality of machine technology

Technical Specifications
Runs inside Windows 7, Windows XP or Vista
operating systems

Import standard industry file formats such

as CDL, AutoCAD DXF and DWG, HPGL, and IGES

ESSI, G and M codes can be user-configured Post processors for multiple machines Standard and customizable report generation system

Task parameter command center

NC Programming
Automatically generate lead-in and lead-out Toolpath is optimized according to machine

The AutoNEST core nesting engine in SigmaNEST provides a flexible and comprehensive solution for automatic rectangular nesting

and material type

Estimating Part-Cost and Time


Automatically calculate part area, cut
length, and pierce numbers

Pierce on the fly function for machines


capable of this technology

Automatic part cut sequence from user-

Calculate part costs with an integrated

defined start point with manual override reducing heat distortion, skip cutting, and block cutting while preserving internal part sequence torch line cropping parts or entire nest

costing model featuring user-defined parameters for machine recovery rate, operator costs, and other overhead and consumable materials nominal feed rate, material type and thickness, machine acceleration, part quality specs, rapid traverse, and head up/down movement on piercings

Sequence options for minimum movement,

Geometry/Importing
Integrated 2D CAD drawing package: Create polylines, lines, arcs, circles,
fillets, chamfers, notches, bevels, layers, text, notes, and dimensions array copy geometry

Calculate processing time based on the

Set for sequential or simultaneous multi Manually clear or adjust NC on individual

Duplicate, move, scale, mirror, rotate, or Trim, break, extend, auto-segment large
arcs, and snap-to arcs as well as circle quadrants

Nesting
Drag and drop parts onto single and
multiple sheets

Post Processing
AutoNEST offers open architecture to provide users with the maximum amount of flexibility in post processor configurations:

Maintain part clearance with easy bump


mode (including around lead-in)

Validate the file, filter geometry, and

change weld gap before creating a part part rotation or default to minimum rectangle rotation

Redefine and position lead-in/-out Automatically update all similar parts


when changing geometry alignment

Creates industry standard G and M codes OEM-specified technology tables for


standard material thickness and grade

Uses OEM cut features on controller

Definable reference point and default Import design from major CAD systems Import ESSI language and existing
G-code programs nest

Automatic or manual rotation and part Automatic rectangular nesting Automatic multi-head nesting Supports static nesting

Reporting
AutoNEST has automatic report-generation capabilities, allowing users to create full reports in seconds. AutoNEST reports include cut time estimates, material yield, and automatic job cost feedback.

Store workspaces and extracts parts from Map layers to processes (for marking and
cutting) or quality settings

Create multiple parts from a single file

Part Creation Management


Choose from more than 190 customizable shapes that can be saved to an integrated database with user-defined fields according to material or process type contour recognition and error correction during part creation

Lead-in/-outs automatically applied Enable automatic internal/external

Automatic rectangular nest

Calculate kerf in computer or control

[email protected] 513.674.0005

CONTACT

www.sigmanest.com
SigmaNEST is a registered trademark, and AutoNEST is a trademark of SigmaTEK Systems, LLC. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SigmaTEK Systems, LLC 2011

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