SigmaNEST for Transportation

SigmaNEST has the right mix of functionality for high quality trucks and trailers to not only produce heavy load bearing parts, but also sheet metal panels.

SigmaNEST supports the latest advances in Laser, Plasma, and Punch Combo, and Punching machines, including automatic pulsing, power ramping, variable feedrates, pierce-on-the-fly, and cluster punch with tool substitution capability. SigmaNEST will utilize all the unique cutting/punching functions and technologies on your machine, ensuring peak performance while integrating with the rest of your company's systems.

By using SigmaNEST companies will realize:

• Motion optimization:
• reduced cycle time by common-line, auto-bridge, and autochain cutting
• minimum movement logic
• varying cut parameters on a part to minimize production time while maintaining cut quality
• auto tip-up part avoidance sequencing
• Quality cutting in motion:
• optimal sequencing of cut path
• minimum heat distortion logic
• scrap cutting and remnant cropping
• open architecture post processor
• cutting technology database
• Enhanced Punching:
• "Auto dynamic" nesting allows the manufacturer to not only tool parts up, but to also nest them at the same time
• manual tooling and part nesting
• common line punching
• automatic and interactive repositioning, tabbing, and drop door capabilities

SigmaNEST also supports the latest 2-D and 3-D CAD platforms including AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and Unigraphics.

Notable SigmaNEST customers include:

• East Manufacturing
• Diamond Trailers
• Great Dane Trailers
• Hendrickson