SigmaNEST for Steel Service Centers

The Steel Service Center industry is one of the key markets SigmaNEST is focused on. Efficient nesting and optimized machine programming can have a considerable impact on corporate profitability. Through attention to detail and unique functionality specifically designed for this industry, SigmaNEST has become the de facto standard with steel service centers, steel plate distributors offering profile cutting service, and job shops.

The benefits of using SigmaNEST include:

• Accurate and fully detailed drawings are created using the easy to use, fully functional, built-in CAD system designed for profile cut parts. No need to buy AutoCAD.
• Produce accurate part cost estimates based on profile cutting technology, an integrated true overhead cost model, and material prices. Produce consistent job quotes, ensuring competitiveness.
• Batch import and process customer CAD drawings in DXF, DWG 2000, and IGES formats effortlessly. SigmaNEST will correct errors in CAD files automatically.
• Nest on remnants, consuming remnant material in the process and eliminating piles of remnant drops.
• Track material consumption and produce up-to-the-minute reports on material availability with the Inventory Control and Remnant Tracking module.
• Use the Job Tracking and Work Order Management module to get up-to-the-minute status reports on orders in process and orders completed.
• Plan machine loading efficiently using accurate program run-time information from SigmaNEST.
• Use the Cut To Length module to manage bar stock.
• Use the Shear Nesting module for optimizing plate saw operations.