THE WORLD’S BEST NESTING SYSTEM Save valuable resources without ever sacrificing quality. Powered by the industry’s newest and most advanced CAD/CAM nesting engine, SigmaNEST drives nearly every type of cutting, punching, or bending machine. SigmaNEST saves you valuable materials and manpower while never sacrificing quality. Integration with the most popular CAD and NC programs, a simple interface and the best customer support in the business, are all reasons why SigmaNEST is the industry leader with over 16,000 systems installed worldwide.
Manpower Efficiency: Quick to Learn, Easy to Use ⒉⒉ One software platform for multiple machine types/ manufacturers ⒉⒉ Transfer programs from one machine to another in seconds ⒉⒉ Built in SigmaNEST CAD ⒉⒉ Customizable detailed reports ⒉⒉ Direct 3D CAD assembly/part import ⒉⒉ Automatically sort by material/thickness, nest parts, apply tool path, and post programs with one click
Management: Intelligent Data Integration ⒉⒉ Work order management and job tracking ⒉⒉ Inventory management and stock control ⒉⒉ Part quoting cost estimation module ⒉⒉ MRP/ERP systems supported ⒉⒉ SimTrans Enterprise MRP/ERP integration, SimTrans PDM integration ⒉⒉ Automation solutions ⒉⒉ Management consulting services ⒉⒉ Expansion packs ⒉⒉ SigmaTEK Services Group ⒉⒉ Automation for business process improvement
Material Utilization: Waste Less, Save More ⒉⒉ Best yield from raw materials with minimum waste ⒉⒉ Consume less material for same production output, lowering cost per part ⒉⒉ Material inventory automatically tracks heat numbers on jobs ⒉⒉ Part-in-part nesting reduces rectangular cost per part ⒉⒉ Selective material grain consideration for repeatability and accuracy ⒉⒉ Nesting for complex machines: under and/or around clamps, repositioning, bevel cutting, multiple processes ⒉⒉ Remnant nesting captures scrap to nest with best sheet analysis for increase yield
Motion Optimization: Reduce Cycle Time ⒉⒉ Optimal tool path sequencing for machine cycle-time reduction ⒉⒉ Common-line and continuous cutting ⒉⒉ Cut direction and sequence ⒉⒉ Multi-head programming ⒉⒉ Sharp corner navigation with optional time-saving exact stop motion ⒉⒉ Head down rapid movement with automatic tip-up part avoidance ⒉⒉ Motion planning for tool life extension, part quality ⒉⒉ Automatic pierce reduction