CAD Integration

Today, 3D CAD models are driving downstream manufacturing processes. Whether you are a small job shop, large equipment manufacturer, or something in between, it’s critical for you to effectively integrate your nesting solution with the CAD programs you’ve already invested in.

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CAD Integration

Designed for integration

Eliminate duplicate work by easily importing key part and assembly data. From material grade and thickness to bend tolerances and processes, our next-generation software connects the systems that are integral to your core operations. Start with files from multiple sources, transforming them into accurate, production-ready parts with minimal effort.

Flawless data mapping

Advanced geometry repair

Quickly and easily repair broken, incomplete, and duplicate geometry using automated repair tools during import. For customers with advanced artwork, our Filter module smooths digitized or scanned artwork using cutting-edge curve fitting and entity reduction techniques.

3D import Matrix to Import Packages

LEGEND
Included
Separate module purchase required
Available in supporting CAD systems

LEGEND
Included		Additional module required		Available in supporting CAD systems

	Base SigmaNEST	CADImport Direct *	CADImport Plus

Packages	Base SigmaNEST	Requires Local CAD Installation* CADImport Direct	CADImport Plus
Supported CAD Formats
SOLIDWORKS		Separate module purchase required	Included
Solid Edge		Separate module purchase required	Included
Creo (Pro-E)		Separate module purchase required	Included
Inventor		Separate module purchase required	Included
NX		Separate module purchase required	Included
CATIA (V4, V5)			Included
Rhino			Included
SpaceClaim		Separate module purchase required
3D DWG	Included
IGES	Included
STEP (Plate parts)	Included
STEP (Bent parts)	Separate module purchase required
DSTV	Included
Onshape	Included

Packages			Base SigmaNEST	Requires Local CAD Installation* CADImport Direct	CADImport Plus
PDM/PLM System Integration
PTC Windchill				Separate module purchase required
SOLIDWORKS				Separate module purchase required
Inventor Vault				Separate module purchase required
Siemens TeamCenter				Separate module purchase required

Packages	Requires Local CAD Installation* CADImport Direct	CADImport Plus
Filters and Mapping
Assembly Name Filter	Included or Required	Included or Required
Part Name Filter	Included or Required	Included or Required
Cut List Filter	Available in supporting CAD systems
Material Filter	Included or Required	Included or Required
Thickness Filter	Included or Required	Included or Required
Configuration Filter – Assemblies	Available in supporting CAD systems
Configuration Filter – Parts	Available in supporting CAD systems	Available in supporting CAD systems
Folder Filter	Available in supporting CAD systems
BOM Filter	Available in supporting CAD systems	Available in supporting CAD systems
Non-Sheet Metal Part Filter	Available in supporting CAD systems	Available in supporting CAD systems
Custom Part Property Mapping	Included or Required	Included or Required
Sketch to Process Mapping	Included or Required
Feature Suppression	Included or Required

Packages	Requires Local CAD Installation* CADImport Direct	CADImport Plus
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Support
Extract CAD model flat pattern	Included or Required
Custom Coordinate System	Included or Required
Drilled Hole Recognition	Available in supporting CAD systems	Available in supporting CAD systems
Combine Mirrored Parts	Available in supporting CAD systems	Available in supporting CAD systems
Bend Line Detection	Included or Required	Included or Required
Bevel Recognition	Separate module purchase required	Separate module purchase required
Partial Depth Contours	Included or Required	Included or Required
Farside Contour Detection	Included or Required	Included or Required

Packages			Base SigmaNEST	Requires Local CAD Installation* CADImport Direct	CADImport Plus
Workflow Automation
BOM Creation				Included

* Requires Local CAD Installation

CAD Integration

Designed for integration

Flawless data mapping

Advanced geometry repair

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3D import Matrix to Import Packages

SOLIDWORKS

Solid Edge

Creo (Pro-E)

Inventor

NX

CATIA (V4, V5)

Rhino

SpaceClaim

3D DWG

IGES

STEP (Plate parts)

STEP (Bent parts)

DSTV

Onshape

PTC Windchill

SOLIDWORKS

Inventor Vault

Siemens TeamCenter

Assembly Name Filter

Part Name Filter

Cut List Filter

Material Filter

Thickness Filter

Configuration Filter – Assemblies

Configuration Filter – Parts

Folder Filter

BOM Filter

Non-Sheet Metal Part Filter

Custom Part Property Mapping

Sketch to Process Mapping

Feature Suppression

Extract CAD model flat pattern

Custom Coordinate System

Drilled Hole Recognition

Combine Mirrored Parts

Bend Line Detection

Bevel Recognition

Partial Depth Contours

Farside Contour Detection

BOM Creation

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