SigmaNEST for Wood Router

SigmaNEST is the leading CAD/CAM system for programming single or multi-spindle wood routing machines in 2D profile cutting applications. The program is ideal for high efficiency production in frame shops, boat builders and furniture manufacturers.

 

Part Quality

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

  • Automatic router bit oscillation for smooth cutting
  • Automatic adjustment of lead-in lines for positioning
  • Z-Depth tabs

Integration

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

  • SigmaNEST can read native Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and Inventor parts and assemblies directly
  • Supports DWG, DXF, and IGES file formats
  • Open architecture allows users to customize post processors and management reports

Capabilities

SigmaNEST offers many capabilities making it an ideal solution for wood router profile cutting applications. These include:

  • Mortise and Tenon
  • Depth control
  • Depth tabs

Material Utilization

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

  • Interactive nesting toolbox to manually manipulate nestings
  • Parts-in-parts and/or interlocking parts layouts
  • Elimination of second and third generation remnants
  • Automatic cropping reduces skeletons into manageable pieces

Motion Optimization

SigmaNest's advanced NC programming can improve machine motion by up to 30%, reduce machine cycle time, and increase efficiency in cutting through:

  • Minimum movement tool sort sequence
  • Common line cutting
  • True shape nesting
  • Multiple spindle nesting
  • Automatic continuous cutting

Material Handling

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

  • Automatic priority nesting
  • Automatic cropping and scrap cut functions reducing skeletons into manageable pieces and remnants into manageable shapes
  • Z-ramp lead-ins which guard against table fires
  • Nest small parts along the edge for convenient retrieval by the operator
  • Automatic stop before cropping or returning to home position
  • Work order management to combine different work orders on the same sheet for best yield

Estimating

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

  • Complete order and work-in-process tracking
  • Reliable cost and time estimates based on material grade and thickness, rectangular weight, true shape area, and true shape weight
  • Accurate cutting estimates based on intricate geometry
  • Precise cost estimates for competitive bidding
  • Accurate net part weight calculation for shipping
  • Reports and automatic feedback to production management software
  • Automated links to MRP software for batch and bill of material processing are available