SigmaNEST Composite Cutting Features
May 18, 2007 - Due to the ever increasing cost of composite materials, nesting layouts need to be highly-efficient. With the introduction of SigmaNEST's latest high performance Composite Nesting module and coupled with other unique features of SigmaNEST, allows the removal of problems normally associated with dynamic nesting solutions. It allows users to employ dynamic nests generated when required with minimal effort that exceed the efficiency levels of manually created static nests that require a high level of labor and time consumption. Where required, a new dynamic nest layout can be combined with an existing static nest layout and automatically include other components within and around it, this can include Single or Multiple-Ply Cutting.
Other features of the Composite Nesting module include:
- Parametric Oversize Condition to the periphery of the Ply
- Job Tracking / Order Management
- Part structure and ply fibre management
- Automatic processing of flat pattern data from 3D CAD systems
- High Material Usage Efficiency using SigmaNEST’s new High Performance Composite Nesting module
- Automatic Input and Processing of IGES, DXF, DWG
- Management of legacy information
- Identification of Plies - labeling attachments, fixed and indexable marking systems are supported, allowing components to be marked for easy ply identification
- Repositioning functionality allows for full hands-off automation and unattended running
For more information on composites, please view "Composites On The Rise," or contact SigmaTEK at sales@sigmanest.com.
