SigmaNEST for Profile Punch

SigmaNEST is recognized as the best automatic nesting software and NC programming system for WA Whitney, Trumpf, Amada, Strippit, Peddinghaus, and other profile punch combination machines.

 

Part Quality

SigmaNEST delivers the highest quality parts through advanced automatic features. Our software provides you with the tools to produce the most dimensionally accurate parts through the following features:

  • Repositioning control for part accuracy and backlash management
  • Pre-punch start points on plasma applications
  • Appropriate kerf direction
  • Part-by-part punching and cutting
  • Inspection part (first article)
  • Rule base lead-in technology
  • Punch tool life tracking

Integration

SigmaNEST is an integrated package offering an easy to use and streamlined work method for programmers, estimators, and material management personnel.

  • Directly integrate with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and AutoDesk Inventor
  • Read geometry files from Unigraphics, CATIA, and Pro/Engineer
  • Supports AutoCAD 2004 DWG, DXF
  • Supports STEP and IGES file formats
  • Automatic feature recognition for special tooling
  • Open architecture allows users to customize post processors and management reports
  • Automated links to MRP software for batch and bill of material processing

Capabilities

SigmaNEST offers several easy to use capabilities specially designed for profile punch combination machines. Capabilities include:

  • Automatic part punch tooling including multi-tool and special tooling
  • Automatic tooling, punching, and cutting assignment for files imported through DXF or DWG
  • Automatic sort and assignment of tools needed for work order
  • Automatic adjustment of lead-in lines for positioning the part over the drop door
  • Automatic repositioning for nesting parts that extend beyond the cutting zone without interrupting the cutting path
  • Effortless nesting through batch importing and bill of material
  • Supports the laser specific functions in the case of laser-punch combination machines (Trumpf TC6000L)
  • Supports drilling, tapping, reaming, counter-bore, counter-sink, and pecking

Material Utilization

SigmaNEST creates superior nests and maximizes the use of raw material through the following features:

  • Advanced True Shape™ automatic nesting
  • Combining different work orders on the same sheet for best possible yield
  • Automatic nesting of parts between and under clamps resolved through repositioning
  • Nesting options available at the click of the mouse button
    • Grid nest parts
    • True shape nesting of dissimilar parts with interlocking parts
    • Nesting small parts in cutouts
  • Interactive nesting toolbox to manually manipulate nestings
  • AutoDynamic™ Nesting and tooling for tool load synchronization to eliminate unnecessary tool changes

Motion Optimization

SigmaNEST offers advanced NC programming functions specifically designed for Plasma-Punch and Laser-Punch combination machines to reduce machine cycle time and increase cutting efficiency, including:

  • Automatic tool sorting for minimum cycle time
  • Dynamic cutting condition selection for best performance while maintaining part quality
  • Automatic tip-up part avoidance for head-down rapid move
  • Automatic continuous cutting and pierce elimination
  • Advanced part sequencing functions to create the most optimal cutting path possible
  • "Pierce on the fly" function for machines capable of this technology ("SprintLas" on Trumpf)
  • Pre-piercing and pre-punching (punching start points)

Material Handling

SigmaNEST ensures easy and safe handling of "skeleton" and remnant material by the operator through the following features:

  • Symmetrical tool loading
  • Double punching
  • Smart rapid cleanup avoidance
  • Automated slide moves and drop door operation
  • Progressive cropping for Amada, Peddinghaus and Whitney
  • Temporary stops prior to cropping and part removal

Estimating

SigmaNEST's fully detailed reports provide all the information you need to streamline the cutting operation and provide accurate cost estimates.

  • Accurate cycle time estimating
  • Time estimates allow dynamic machine load scheduling
  • Accurate costing and job quotes
  • Tool load management and tool life tracking