Unigraphics Interface

Unigraphics (UG) is a powerful 3D CAD/CAM system for mechanical engineering applications. The system is highly customizable and allows integration functions to be streamlined and automated.

This capability has been set up between UG and SigmaNEST. A 3D solid model of an assembly is created in UG as part of the engineering design process.

Any parts in the 3D assembly model that need to be cut on a flat material profile cutter such as a laser, plasma, oxyfuel, waterjet or router are identified by a single mouse click. The UG system automatically transforms that part to a 2D plane and creates the input data necessary to read SigmaNEST. SigmaNEST reads the parts batch specifications and production data, including due date. SigmaNEST can now nest the parts and generate the NC code for the cutting machine.

The level of integration achieved between UG and SigmaNEST offers a solution that provides the best of both worlds. State of the art parametric solid modeling for mechanical design and optimal nesting and machine motion optimization for most cost effective part production.

Sea Ray Boats uses SigmaNEST linked to Unigraphics