SigmaNEST simply is the best nesting software in the industry. The proprietary nesting engines, developed and maintained by an expert team of mathematicians and engineers, offer unparalleled material utilization and nesting efficiency. SigmaNEST runs on every type of machine, delivering maximum versatility and scalability to meet your requirements for today and beyond.
PowerPack
SigmaNEST PowerPack is our most comprehensive package. PowerPack combines advanced nesting and NC programming (Techno) with increased operational efficiencies of job tracking and inventory control (Maximizer). PowerPack maximizes material efficiency, minimizes scrap, increases machine productivity, and streamlines overall production. It is ideal for all profile cutting machines including: plasma, laser, waterjet, oxyfuel, router, and combination machines. Punch machines have their own PowerPack solution.
Multiple advanced nesting algorithms for maximum material yield
Automatic part pattern recognition
Accurate cost and time estimators
Adaptive nesting for multi-head machines
Drag, drop, and bump features
Pre-piercing and tip-up crash avoidance
Bridge, chain, and common-line cutting
Track remnants and stock through a single interface
Automatic batch processing of Bill of Materials
One software to program all major profile cutting and punching machines
Maximum flexibility in file conversion and importation
Automates challenging nesting and cutting tasks
Higher levels of continuous cutting with minimal pierces
Effectively manage raw material inventory for maximum consumption of remnants
Simplify work order tracking from beginning to end
Streamline planning with accurate time and cost estimates before cutting
Save engineering time through simplified programming and more efficient machine output
Reduce or eliminate scrap
Handle more orders in less time
Extend life of machine consumables
Improved control of inventory
Completely customizable through SigmaNEST’s open architecture
Techno
SigmaNEST Techno™ optimizes machine through-put with advanced nesting and NC programming, including common-line, bridge, and chain cutting. Techno functionality increases machine productivity, manages remnants, and minimizes scrap, and is ideal for plasma, laser, waterjet, oxyfuel, router, knife cutters and combination machines. Punch has its own Techno module.
One software to program all major profile cutting and punching machines
Higher levels of continuous cutting with minimal pierces
Maximum flexibility in file conversion and importation
Reduce or eliminate expense related to scrap
Extended life of machine consumables
Accurate planning with accurate time and cost estimates before cutting
AutoNEST
One software program for all major profile cutting and punching machines. SigmaNEST AutoNEST is an easy-to-use, powerful rectangular and manual nesting NC programming solution for plasma, waterjet, oxyfuel, and router machines.
Extensive, fully customizable standard shapes library
Extensive CAD capabilities
One software to program all major profile cutting and punching machines
Optimal rectangular material utilization to reduce scrap
Maximum flexibility in file conversion and importation
Custom shapes can be saved into standard part library for futur use
Streamline planning with accurate time and cost estimates before cutting
Full functionality of machine technology achieved
Save engineering time through simplified programming and more efficient machine output
AutoNEST nesting provides maximum rectangular yield per sheet
Handle more orders in less time
Completely customizable through SigmaNEST’s open architecture
Maximizer
SigmaNEST Maximizer™ combines the power of SigmaNEST TrueShape™ nesting with the operational efficiencies of job tracking and inventory control solutions. Greater efficiency results from part-in-part nesting, order management and combining orders, and enhanced sheet tracking and verification. Maximizer can be used with plasma, laser, waterjet, oxyfuel, router, punch, and combination machines.
Multiple advanced nesting algorithms for maximum material yield
Automatic part pattern recognition
Accurate cost and time estimators
Adaptive nesting for multi-head machines
Drag, drop, and bump features
Track remnants and stock through a single interface
Automatic batch processing of Bill of Materials
One software to program all major profile cutting and punching machines
Maximum flexibility in file conversion and importation
Higher levels of continuous cutting with minimal pierces
Effectively manage raw material inventory for maximum consumption of remnants
Simplify work order tracking from beginning to end
Streamline planning with accurate time and cost estimates before cutting
Save engineering time through simplified programming and more efficient machine output
Reduce or eliminate scrap
Improved control of inventory
Completely customizable through SigmaNEST’s open architecture
TrueShape
SigmaNEST TrueShape™ builds from the AutoNEST core functionality and adds more dynamic, part-in-part nesting for reducing or eliminating scrap. TrueShape is compatible with plasma, laser, waterjet, oxyfuel, punch, and combo machines.
Provides programming for land, knife, K and blind bevels, corner loops and start slots, advanced height sensing and multi-cut single bevel head support.
*Requires the base AutoNEST package.
Provides interactive and automatic tooling, tool management and sorting, 2.5D milling and automatic repositioning.
*Requires minimum of TrueShape package.
Provides the necessary NC programming for basic to ultra-sonic knife cutters. Key features include:
Allows for multi-passes to reduce blade overload/breakage.
Calculates (auto or manual) depth for multi-passes.
Compensates for machine limitations with lift angle capabilities
Control of knife force pressure based on materials.
Provides automatic shear nesting, automatic dimensioning of the nesting plan, and material utilization reports. Sheer Nesting requires the AutoNEST package, and is included in the PowerPack package.
Supports most waterjet cutting systems including ESAB, Jet Edge, Flow, Omax, Romeo, Bystronic, and others.
Auto setup for cutting conditions, feed rate,and abrasive rate for required cut quality.
5-axis bevel cutting, including knife and land bevels
Intricate detail cut with auto acceleration/de-acceleration programming
Advanced auto, pre-nesting and multi-nozzle nesting
Auto feed rate and power ramping
Provides programming for single- or multi-spindle routing machines in 2D profile cutting applications. The program is ideal for high-efficiency production in frame, boat and furniture manufacturing. Automatic router bit oscillation for smooth cutting. Key features include:
Automatic adjustment of lead in lines for positioning
ScanLine is a powerful raster to vector application for converting scanned diagrams to SigmaNEST geometry with:
Entity recognition
Conversion of everything or a selection to vectors
Center line (sketch) conversion
Silhouette (outline) conversion
Raster / vector overlay
User-definable parameters
HVAC is specifically geared to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry. In addition to the Blow Pipe Fittings package, SigmaDUCT HVAC adds:
Built-in knowledge of industry tables
Integrated nesting and NC generation
Cut-to-Length is a general purpose, cut to length nesting and orders and raw material management system for steel stockholders, distributors and warehouses. It is a linear nesting bar stock and sections management system with:
Linear nesting optimization
Automatic bill of material processing
Cut schedule
Raw material tracking
Drop management
Blow Pipe Fittings is used for designing and unfolding 3D transitions and welded fittings for blow pipe, boiler making and general fabrication applications.
Selectable weld joints and connections
Alignment marks
3D DXF wireframe import with surface patch definition
Gored and reduced gored elbow
Branches and Y-pieces
Taps, nozzles and intersecting cones
Offset, skewed, and combination shapes:
Oval-to-round
Oval-to-oval
Rectangle-to-round
Gored and reduced gored elbow
Rectangle-to-oval
Taps, nozzles and intersecting cones
Punch Machine Packages
Our punch machine packages are designed for businesses that focus heavily on turret and punch fabrication.
Punch PowerPack
SigmaNEST Punch PowerPack is the most comprehensive sheet metal software for automatic nesting for punch machines providing benefits through the entire order lifecycle. It’s ideally suited for high volume part production. PowerPack includes all the functionality of Punch Basic and Punch Techno, plus:
Extensive, fully customizable standard shapes library
Interactive part and nest mode tooling
Manual and automatic repositioning
Automatic tool sorting
Manual tabbing, micro-joints, and automatic tabs on all parts based on user-defined strategies
Drop door support
Tool safety zones
Part-in-part nesting according to exact shape geometry
Highest level of coordination of tools with work order schedule and priorities
Ideal for MRP integration
Higher efficiencies in tool and work order management
One software programs all major profile cutting and punching machines
Optimal material yield through tighter nests and reduced remnants
Save time with reduced tool changes
Maximum flexibility in file conversion and importation
Using a single software for multiple machines reduces programming and training time required
Optimal material utilization to reduce scrap
Save engineering time through simplified programming and more efficient machine output
Punch Techno
SigmaNEST Punch Techno, the second-tier sheet metal software, maximizes material efficiency and machine through-put using advanced nesting functionality. “Auto dynamic nesting,” available in the Punch Techno and higher modules, combines nesting benefits with automatic tool selection to reduce manual programming and avoid time-consuming changes during the punching process.
Auto-dynamic nesting with tooling and tool compensation
Tool management and substitution
Mixed-part and dead-zone nesting
Common-line tooling
Auto-repositioning
Automatic tabbing and micro-joints
Turret setup tracking and reporting
Drop Door Support
Higher efficiencies in tool management
Automatic recognition of best sheet in inventory, even non-rectangular remnants
Better shop floor planning with accurate costs and time estimates
Using a single software for multiple machines reduces programming and training time required
Optimal material utilization to reduce scrap
Save engineering time through simplified programming and more efficient machine output
Punch Basic
SigmaNEST Punch Basic is the entry-level sheet metal software for single part nesting with punch machines and is ideal for environments that utilize single or multiple machine types because it works with all major profile and punch and punch combo machines.
Single interface for tool library and turret configuration
Interactive part and nest mode tooling
Manual repositioning
Automatic tool sorting
Manual tabbing and micro-joints
Drop door support
Tool safety zones
One software to program all major profile cutting and punching machines
Save time with reduced tool changes with auto-sort
Maximum flexibility in file conversion and importation
Custom shapes can be saved into standard part library for futur use
Using a single software for multiple machines reduces programming and training time required
Save engineering time through simplified programming and more efficient machine output
Punch Combo
SigmaNEST Punch Combo combines the functions of SimgaNEST AutoNEST for profile cutting with SigmaNEST Punch functionality to best coordinate sheet metal cutting and punching process with single and combined orders. Provide punch/plasma and punch/laser machines with:
Automatic recognition of best sheet in inventory, even non-rectangular remnants
Better shop floor planning with accurate costs and time estimates
Higher efficiencies in tool management
Less time wasted for tool changes
Automatic recognition of best sheet in inventory, even non-rectangular remnants
Better shop floor planning with accurate costs and time estimates
Punch Laser
SigmaNEST is focused on making sheet metal nesting software a key enhancement for punch and punch combination machines, and coordinating functionality between nesting and tooling to improve production time. SigmaNEST offers four tiered packages covering basic, single part nesting to Auto Dynamic Nesting and Tooling along with inventory and order management. For combination machines, SigmaNEST combines the best and most appropriate modules to enhance both the punch and laser or plasma processes.
Strong sequencing control for safe and fast machine motion
Repositioning as needed for maximum sheet utilization
Flexible tabbing strategies for sheet stability
Full support for material handling and part removal systems
Interactive part and nest mode tooling
Auto dynamic nesting and tooling (certain packages)
Common-line tooling (certain packages)
Drop door support
Turret set up and tracking (certain packages)
Inventory and order management (certain packages)
Automatic or manual process selection
Easily punch and cut complex holes that involve multiple operations
Support for all of your forming operations
Shop Floor Operations
More than nesting software, SigmaTEK provides inter-operable software and tools designed to transform your business through automation and advanced data management.
SimTrans™ is an online transaction manager between SigmaNEST and the MRP system either via shared databases or program interfaces. SigmaNEST resides at the center of machining operations and maintains its own database of parts, work orders and material. SimTrans permits internal information other IT systems to communicate with SigmaNEST and its databases.
Color Offload™
Color Offload™ enables easier parts sorting after cutting when true shape nests contain co-mingled orders. Parts related to a specific order share the same color on the nest layout within the system for quick reference during sorting.
Machine Console™
Machine Console™ provides on-demand or “just in time” nesting, ideally suited for medium-to-large and high-volume sheet processing sites. After a work load is drawn from an MRP system or maintained manually, it’s prioritized based on given attributes. Machine Console then draws from that work load, determines an optimum nest and specifies the sheet to be used for maximum utilization.
CAD Interfaces
CAD Interfaces SigmaNEST provides a high level of integration with major CAD/CAM products. The import process is initiated from the SigmaNEST tool bar, and in most cases, transparently invokes the corresponding application in the background to perform necessary preprocessing of the model before it is placed directly on the SigmaNEST work space. SigmaNEST has interfaces to the following products:
Load Manager is an application designed for machine scheduling and load management.
Interactive load rebalancing
Job reassignment
Dynamic job progress tracking
Graphical representation of machines load
Automatic compatibility checking
Load Unload
Load Unload can be used by manufacturers utilizing machinery equipped with load-unload automation equipment. These machines come equipped with a scheduling solution for the loader using master programs that call a sub-program to some repeat quantity. This module functions much like the SigmaNEST FMS application with the exception of the output to drive the machine and the load-unloader.
Stock Manage
Stock Manage a raw material viewing and tracking utility.
Stock viewing screen
Stock order updating
Work order management integration
Network access to SigmaNEST stock
Operations Planning and Management
For consulting and custom work, see more details on the SigmaTEK Services page.
Estimating and Quoting is a module that utilizes the valuable parts and nesting data in SigmaNEST to produce formal time estimates and part pricing quotes in seconds.
Automatically calculate part area, cut length, and pierce numbers
Calculate part costs with an integrated costing model featuring user-defined parameters for machine recovery rate, operator costs, and other overhead and consumable materials
Calculate processing time based on the nominal feed rate, material type and thickness, machine acceleration, part quality specifications, rapid traverse, an d head up-down movement on piercings
Integrated stock and remnant material database
Browse remnant database and select remnants according to graphical representation, size, thickness, or material type
Event-based inventory consumption tracking
Graphical plate history and traceability, including sheet number, dimensions, material grade, heat number, etc.
Inventory status and cost reporting
Import/export capabilities- new plates received or sold, and material consumed
Automated nesting task set up
Integrated order database
Combine work orders for scrap reduction
Automatic party quantity tracking
Part production scheduling
Work order status reporting
SigmaNEST file converters are stand alone utilities that transform the file formats of several products to the SigmaNEST file format. These utilities are distinct from SigmaNEST’s native ability to import DXF, DWG, IGES and HPGL files and also distinct from the CAD/CAM integration modules.
SimGenie
SimGenie (LMS - Line Management System, application or module) provides flexible and automatic control for material handling and processing, giving laser shops the most efficient and productive manufacturing capabilities.
“Smart scheduling”
Archiving and reporting of job data
Inventory tracking
Seamless integration with CAD/CAM nesting systems
Real-time progress reports
Error recovery
Comprehensive diagnostics
One Nesting Software that Supports All Fabrication Machines
Powered by the industry’s most advanced CAD/CAM nesting engine, SigmaNEST features and enhancements make cutting machine programming even more effective and easier for every fabrication machine in every industry
