Cutting composite material almost always requires a different approach than more traditional materials like metals because of its homogenous characteristics. Using conventional cutting applications and machining techniques on composite material could cost your shop thousands of unnecessary dollars in tool wear and replacement. Using more abrasive techniques like the ones used for cutting granite or…
IntegrationBrunswick Steel serves a range of customers throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northern Ontario. Manufacturing efficiency is therefore critical. One main reason that SigmaNEST® was selected was an ability to integrate with ERP systems. SigmaTEK’s SimTrans is on-line transaction management solution bridging nesting with ERP/MRP, order entry, and other manufacturing and business management systems. “SimTrans allows…
Throughout the food processing industry, the Idaho Steel name is synonymous with quality. It is not uncommon to find Idaho Steel equipment manufactured in the 1960s still in operation today. From its beginnings in 1918 to today, this commitment to quality and reliability continues in everything the company does. Manually IntensiveA growing workload put a…
“We wanted to standardize our programming software,” explained NC Programming Manager, Kennedy Chosco. “Four different software systems were evaluated. Among other software features, dimensioning and drawing capabilities were important. SigmaNEST was selected because it offered a comprehensive list of functionality beyond nesting.” To maintain its leadership position, Liebovich Steel & Aluminum Company (a subsidiary of…
In many ways T-Top Manufacturing is a typical job shop. Employing a variety of cutting, punching, and bending equipment they are constantly searching for ways to streamline processes, maximize resources, and control costs. Like most manufacturing facilities, with diverse machines, programs, and systems, the shop floor represented the company’s largest opportunity for significant improvement. Equipment…
IndustrySteel Service CenterProduction Cutting Machines: Laser, Plasma, Waterjet Software: SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk, SigmaNEST A Fabrication BottleneckCutting machines were operating as islands with unique nesting packages varying greatly in terms of functionality and performance. Multiple nesting programs were costly and required specialized programming that created back-ups and machine idle time. Time was wasted creating programs and reworking…
