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Automation for Business Process Excellence SigmaTEK’s flagship CAD/CAM software, SigmaNEST, has capabilities extending well beyond identifying the most efficient nesting of parts and optimal NC path. It is designed to function as the heart of a highly-integrated fabrication enterprise. The SigmaTEK Services Group works with you to take full advantage of SigmaNEST, and maximize investments both in manufacturing machinery and other business software.

Delivering Results

Advantage Support

Consulting Services

The SigmaTEK Services Group has extensive direct experience with automation technologies and a proven track record of applying this experience in:

The SigmaTEK Services Group offers Advantage Support, delivering a premium level of support beyond the Helpdesk. For an annual service fee, above normal maintenance, subscribers have access to privileged technical and IT support services.

• Discovery Phase Consulting

• 1-3 hour response time for call-in

• Custom SigmaNEST Reports

• Maximizing the productivity of

users and machines

• Eliminating repetitive or

unnecessary tasks

• Significantly reducing waste and

scrap

• Providing seamless integration

throughout the extended enterprise

Customized Solutions We analyze and quantify your existing processes, leverage SigmaNEST‘s capabilities to better interface with network infrastructures, cutting machines and business systems, and fully manage the implementation of a robust and sustainable solution.

In addition to offering custom development and consulting services, the SigmaTEK Services Group draws upon a rich portfolio of specialized applications for Business Systems Interfaces, Sales Support, Planning and Management, and Shop Floor Operations.

issues, 8 am to 6 pm EST

• Access to a separate phone line

and support email address

• Support and upgrade calls fielded

by senior level SigmaTEK engineer

• One 3-day on-site “Major Upgrade

Service” every 2 years

• One scheduled remote upgrade

each year

• Legacy Data Migration • Custom Plugins or Applications • Advanced SigmaNEST Training • Onsite SigmaNEST Consulting • Project Management • Parametric Shape Development

AUTOMATE nest programming

Business Systems Interfaces INTEGRATE business systems SimTrans™ • Allows for powerful ERP/MRP system integration • Automate DXF, DWG, or 3D CAD file import • Permits work orders and raw material inventory to be passed from the business system to SigmaNEST and returns actual usage data and production status for updating the ERP/ MRP system.

SimTrans™ Enterprise Extend the capabilities of SimTrans to securely manage all data interchange with multiple remote processing locations. ERP/ MRP system interfacing is done centrally, with data distributed to the remote districts as needed. Processing feedback is returned from each remote facility to update the business system.

Shop Floor Operations SIMPLIFY part sorting Color Offload Screen • Graphical nest viewer to better identify and sort parts coming off the cutting machine, especially in cases where orders are mixed together • Easy and efficient for the operator • Special features include part rejection, label printing, and time tracking OPTIMIZE work load Machine Console • Nest parts needed the most, lessen the chance of over-producing parts due to order changes, easily work “hot parts” into your normal production, and re-cut scrapped parts from previous nests • Automated nesting and NC-path generation at the machine • On-demand / just-in-time order processing • Empowers operator to respond with speed and flexibility

APCON • Automated Production Control Nesting (APCON) -- a custom batch routine that pulls in ALL open part requirements and generates the required nested sheets, applies the tool path, posts and prints reports.

• Comprehensive automation from nest to post and report • Custom-tailored to your environment and requirements • Facilitates “lights-out” SigmaNEST processing DRIVE the load/unload process Load Unload • Allows several individual CNC files to be combined into a single NC file to run consecutively • Optimize utilization of sheet load-unload machinery • Reduce demands on the operator • Simplify and speed sheet loading / unloading SCHEDULE your FMS FMS Scheduler • Communicates directly with your company’s Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) • Display current available programs and, with a simple drag and drop, schedule the program directly to your line controller database • Remotely control run sequence and monitor job status Note: Currently supports Mazak FMS systems. Please ask about others

Planning and Management MANAGE machine usage Load Manager • Plan workload going to cutting machines • Graphical rendering of machine usage and scheduling • Drag-and-drop program blocks for load rebalancing • Integrated with Color Offload Screen INFORM management Manager’s Assistant • High-level real-time view of job status • Drill down for details • Supports timely and accurate decision-making

• Provide supervisors or schedulers access to SigmaNEST data management screens without a full license • Built-in data grid displays estimated remaining cutting machine hours PREDICT raw material requirements Supply Chain Advisor/Material Analyst • Optimizes order quantities of sheet size(s) by comparing production scenarios • Calculates sheets required per material type and yield • Significantly reduces cost and improves delivery times • Executes rule-based analysis of planned orders and sheet parameters, using advanced automatic nesting algorithms to determine ideal sheet sizes and quantities ANALYZE historical data EBIS Data Analysis Suite • Mine and analyze historical data stored in SigmaNEST over time, including monthly material yield by machine, part costs and pounds of steel consumed • Leverage materials and process data collected over time • Establish a fact-based foundation for executive manufacturing decisions • Uncover trends and hidden costs

Sales Support QUOTE reliably Quoting Module • Rapid turnaround to fabrication RFQs • Ensures inclusion of all production costs for every job • Manages customer information, tracks quote status • Accurate, consistent, professionallooking quotes COMPUTE time and materials Automated Station for Quoting (ASQ) • Calculates cutting times and nested material weight • Powered by the SigmaNEST engine • Handles large volumes of requests automatically • Ideal for quoting processes driven by external business systems

CONTACT

servicesgroup@sigmanest.com www.sigmanest.com 513.674.0005 SigmaNEST is a registered trademark of SigmaTEK Systems, LLC. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © SigmaTEK Systems, LLC 2014