SigmaNEST Software
Sigmanest is the leading CAD / CAM nesting software for laser, oxyfuel, plasma, water jet, turret punch, and routing machines.
Sigmanest software allows users to quickly and easily:
Create detailed drawings and efficiently nested part layouts
Effortlessly produce NC programs
Generate timely and accurate reports and quotes
Maximize production inventory control
It has easy-to-use, built-in CAD capabilities, but also interfaces directly to other external CAD systems.
SigmaNEST
SigmaNEST is the signature CAD/CAM, nesting and automation product.
Those with very modest requirements can start with SigmaNest Lite and grow to the most powerful offering while protecting their initial investment.
SigmaNEST has a large number of add-on modules to optimize it to your particular requirements. These modules:
add ever more sophisticated functionality, such as advanced true shape nesting, remnants, scheduling and inventory management provide integration technologies ranging from foreign file format handling, through integration with solid modeling products to full automation and integration with MRP systems. SigmaNEST's modules are also arranged in solution packages of the most commonly used configurations.
SigmaNEST Solution Packages
These solution packages represent common and conveniently pre-configured combinations of SigmaNEST modules. Other modules may be added to these packages as desired.There are two groups of packages. In the first, each package builds on its predecessors. For example, Remnant Nesting includes the functionality of True Shape Nesting. These packages are:
AutoNEST
True Shape
Remnant
Maximizer
PowerPack
SigmaNEST AutoNEST
SigmaNEST AutoNEST is the core SigmaNEST product with an integrated 2 dimensional CAD drawing package and powerful, automatic and manual rectangular nesting. This page provides detailed information on the AutoNEST package. A summary of just the differences between AutoNEST and the next level, True Shape Nesting package, is also available.AutoNEST is the core SigmaNEST product, It includes the following KEY features:
Graphical user interface to 2D CAD drawing package and a parametric shape library with more than 100 shapes.
Import DXF, DWG, CADL, IGES and HPGL files.
Convert existing "G" code and ESSI files to CAD geometry.
Batch processing of bill of material files.
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.
General Usability
Almost every aspect of the product can be configured.Auto Save automatically saves parts whenever they are changed and saves snapshots of the work space at specified time intervals.
Up to 10 versions of the work space are saved and any previous revision can be re-opened.
Quickly zoom in and out with mouse wheel. Zooming is centered on the mouse pointer, effectively allowing a simultaneous pan and zoom.
Batch facility allows sequences of operations to be stored in a file and "played back" as a unit whenever needed.
CAD/Drafting
SigmaNEST has an integrated 2D CAD drawing package with high accuracy and a modern engineering interface.
Part Cost and Time Estimating
Estimating Module incorporates features such as Material requirement estimation, processing time calculation and an integrated costing module.Complete Manual Nesting
SigmaNEST Manual Nesting features.
NC Programming
SigmaNEST NC Programming Modules include Automatic part cut sequencing, sorting, profiling with multi-process capabilities.Part Processing
SigmaNEST has comprehensive part processing capabilities.Reporting
Reporting Module allows a wide variety of standard reports with capability of complete customization offering great flexibility.Other Base Features
AutoNEST also includes:Parametric shape library with more than 100 shapes.
Import DXF, DWG, CADL, IGES and HPGL files.
Convert existing "G" code and ESSI files to CAD geometry.
Batch processing of bill of material files.
Manually edit part geometry, lead-in type and position in nest.
Other Solution Packages
True Shape Nesting
To the core SigmaNEST AutoNEST functionality, True Shape Nesting adds:Automatic true shape nesting, including parts in parts.
Automatic multi-head true shape nesting and sequencing.
Multiple sheet nesting on rectangular sheets.
Remnant Nesting
Remnant Nesting adds the following functionality to the True Shape Nesting package:Automatic nesting on remnant sheets.
Automatic plate cropping and remnant creation.
Multi-head nesting on remnants.
Maximizer
Maximizer adds the following functionality to the Remnant Nesting package:Automatic part quantity tracking.
Parts production scheduling.
Job status reporting.
Combining of orders.
Integrated order database.
Automatic nesting task set up.
Plate stock management.
Remnant plate tracking � with graphics.
Graphical plate history and traceability.
Inventory status and cost reporting.
Import and export capabilities.
Integrated stock and remnant material database.
PowerPack
PowerPack adds the following functionality to the Maximizer package:Common line and bridge cutting.
Pierce reduction and chain cutting.
Automatic tip-up part avoidance.
Variable quality.
Pre-piercing.
Repositioning.
Automatic cutting of skeleton into smaller pieces.
Interactive pre-nesting.
Nesting for common-line.
Automatic pre-nesting and pattern recognition.
Advanced multi-head nesting.
Automatic variable torch distance nesting.
Automatic shear nesting.
Auto-dimensioning of nesting plan.
Material utilization reports.
The second group caters to specific functional needs and does not necessarily imply a progression of capability:
Techno
Punch
Punch PowerPack
SigmaNEST Techno
Common line and bridge cutting.
Pierce reduction and chain cutting.
Automatic tip-up part avoidance
Variable quality.
Pre-piercing.
Repositioning.
Automatic cutting of skeleton into smaller pieces.
Interactive pre-nesting.
Nesting for common-line.
Automatic pre-nesting and pattern recognition.
Advanced multi-head nesting.
Automatic variable torch distance nesting.
SigmaNEST Punch
To the core SigmaNEST AutoNEST functionality, Punch adds the following turret punch press functions:Interactive and automatic tooling.
Tool management.
Drop door support.
Automatic tool sorting with manual override.
Automatic repositioning.
Nesting in the dead zone.
Tool safety zones.
Tabbing and microjoints.
Punch Power Pack
The SigmaNEST Punch Power Pack combines the full, top-end functionality of the Power Pack package with the following turret and punch press functions:Interactive and automatic tooling.
Tool management.
Drop door support.
Automatic tool sorting with manual override.
Automatic repositioning.
Nesting in the dead zone.
Tool safety zones.
Tabbing and microjoints.