SigmaNEST Add-on Modules

This page lists the modules that can be added to the base SigmaNEST product, together with their requirements. Many modules can only be added if others are already present. This is noted for each module.

This list does not include the modules for SigmaNEST Lite.

It is also not a comprehensive description of each module. For assistance in determining what modules are appropriate for you, contact a sales agent.

True Shape Nesting

Provides automatic true shape nesting (including parts in parts), automatic multi-head true shape nesting and multiple sheet nesting.

Requires the base AutoNEST package.
Included in True Shape package.

Remnant Nesting

Provides automatic nesting on remnant sheets, automatic plate cropping and remnant creation and multi-head nesting on remnants.

Requires True Shape Nesting.
Included in Remnant package.

Job Tracking and Scheduling

Provides an integrated order database with automatic part quantity tracking, production scheduling and job status reporting.

Requires Remnant Nesting.
Included in Maximizer package.

Inventory Control

Provides an integrated material stock and remnant database with plate history and traceability, remnant plate tracking (with graphics) and inventory status and cost reporting.

Requires Remnant Nesting.
Included in Maximizer package.

Advanced NC Programming

Provides common line, bridge and chain cutting cutting, automatic tip-up part avoidance, variable quality and repositioning.

Requires True Shape Nesting.
Included in Power Pack and Techno packages.

Advanced Automatic Nesting

Provides interactive and automatic pre-nesting and pattern recognition, common-line nesting and advanced multi-head nesting with automatic variable torch distances.

Requires True Shape Nesting.
Included in Power Pack and Techno packages.

 

Shear Nesting

Provides automatic shear nesting, automatic dimensioning of the nesting plan and material utilization reports.

Requires the base AutoNEST package.
Included in Power Pack package.

Bevel Programming

Provides 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.

Filter

Provides automatic fitting of lines and arcs and smoothing of digitized or scanned art work.

Recommended for users of the SigmaNEST ScanLine product.

Profile/Punch Combination

Provides interactive and automatic tooling, tool management and sorting, drop door support and nesting in the dead zone.

Requires True Shape Nesting.

Router/Drilling Combination

Provides interactive and automatic tooling, tool management and sorting, 2.5D milling and automatic repositioning.

Requires True Shape Nesting.

Turret Punch Programming

Provides interactive and automatic tooling, tool management and sorting, drop door support, nesting in the dead zone, tabs and micro-joints.

Requires the base AutoNEST package.
Included in Punch and Punch Power Pack packages.

Auto Dynamic Nesting Server

Automated lean manufacturing system for profile cutting cells that includes system specification and data flow analysis, dynamic true shape nesting, work order tracking, staging and consolidation, plus automated programming and machine interface.

Requires the Power Pack package and the SimTrans MRP interface.