SigmaNEST offers powerful features for oxyfuel cutting machines to improve efficiency, reduce scrap and produce clean parts. SigmaNEST supports all mission-critical feature requirements including heavy plate processing, complex bevel cutting, and multi-torch cutting. SigmaNEST optimizes cutting speed while maintaining edge quality in the plate as thick as 14 inches.
Oxyfuel Cutting Software
More Machine Types
-Voortman V304 Plate Cutting Machine with multiple oxy-fuel torches
SigmaNEST knows heavy plate, and SigmaNEST X1 is the culmination of over 25 years of experience programming machines to cut some of the thickest material out there. We deliver exceptional edge quality, while reducing machine wear and lowering cutting times. SigmaNEST can help you compete into the future. SigmaNEST knows heavy plate, and SigmaNEST X1 is the culmination of over 25 years of experience programming machines to cut some of the thickest material out there. We deliver exceptional edge quality, while reducing machine wear and lowering cutting times. SigmaNEST can help you compete into the future.
- Leverage multi-torch nesting strategies optimized for automatic and manual torch spacing
- Achieve significant decreases in pierce quantities with chain cutting and bridge cutting technologies and extend torch tip life
- Pre-pierce on thicker material to reduce time in gas changes and also extend torch tip life
- Easy lead-in placement to reduce part distortion due to heat buildup
Cad Integration
- Automatic processing of flat pattern data from 3D CAD systems like SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Siemens NX as well as IGES, DXF, DWG
- Supports more CAD file formats for import than any other nesting solution
Advanced Auto Nesting
- Artificial intelligence calculates perfect part clearance for your machine and material combination
- Maximize yield while reducing additional work needed to finalize parts
- Nest for pierce reduction automatically
- Automatic chain cutting
- Common line nesting
- Time savings with bridge cutting
- Maximum yield nesting
- Pattern matching
- Remnant tracking & best sheet nesting
- Nest on sheet remnants
- Variable torch spacing
NC Programming
- Eliminate drilling and reaming
- Accelerate fabrication and profitability by eliminating secondary processes
- Lead-ins and lead-outs
- Automatically controlled settings
- No operator intervention necessary
- Intelligent cut sequencing
- Optimized feed rate
- Kerf diameter control
- Chain cutting for fewer pieces
- Thermal locks maintain skeletal integrity by keeping parts in position
BHQ™ Module
SigmaNEST BHQ™ improves on market leading hole quality cutting strategies to not only offer bolt hole quality, but optimize for taper, roundness and machine run time in the process. Automatic lead-in lookup based on hole size and material thickness, process and power. Customizable parameters to achieve edge quality that fits your needs BHQ can be used with mixed hardware configurations. Achieve the quality you need with any high-definition-ready thermal cutting system without investing in a new machine.
- Automatic power and feed rate selection
- Intelligent management of height control systems
- Precision lead-ins
- Produce cleaner parts
- Reduced taper
- Improved cylindricity
