Metalix Presents cncKad – the Complete CAD/CAM Solution Automatic Nesting Advanced Automation Solutions Advanced Punch Technologies

for Sheet Metal Manufacturing Metalix offers optimal material utilization with cncKad’s automation modules (API or parametric cncKad features these advanced technologies, which
Metalix offers a full range of CAD/CAM capabilities for CNC punch, laser, plasma, flame AutoNest – cncKad’s automatic nesting module. programming) let you create time-saving applications: are fully automatic, yet are easy to control manually:
and combination machines, including support for sorting and stacking devices attached AutoNest is a powerful True Shape nesting tool Automatic Punching with Notch Treatment
● Integrate cncKad with ERP/MRP systems. ●

to your machine. offering versatile methods for automatic and manual ● Predefined Shapes
 evelop automated scripts for standard actions, such
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nesting to achieve the best possible nesting solutions.
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as batch Import and processing of parts. ● Part Handling

Advanced technology combines design, automatic and manual processing, automatic
nesting, efficient NC generation, graphic simulation, and machine communication (DNC). Wire - and MicroJoint Positioning
AutoNest includes:
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● Leverage product information directly from part files.
● Clamp Avoidancet
●  ully Automated Nesting – you select the parts and
F The automation modules come with complete
cncKad is the only system that integrates CAD/CAM capabilities in the same module; Easy to use Common Cuts
AutoNest does the rest.
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documentation and code examples.
geometry, dimensions, and technology (punching/cutting) are completely associative – ● Single Clamp Movement
when the geometry is modified, the dimensions and technology update automatically! ●  ive Import – full live preview of the geometry import
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Full support for Wheel tools
results.
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Tool Path Optimization

cncKad supports a wide range of machines and has a powerful solution for porting parts 3D CAD Interface
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●  ole Filling – interior holes in parts are identified
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from one technology or machine type to another, such as from punch to laser. and filled with compatible parts, creating efficient ● Efficient Strategies for Tool Usage
solutions. The CAD Link module enables one-click real-time
cncKad is affordable and user-friendly, and comes complete with comprehensive transfer of parts from 3D CAD packages to cncKad.
●  ultiple Material Nests – parts from different
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documentation and support, for installation through to production.
materials are sorted automatically and nested on Parts can be transferred from SolidWorks®, Solid Edge®,
Autodesk® Inventor® , PTC Creo®, and Vertex® G4,
Advanced Cut Technologies
appropriate sheets.
using an on-line associative link, bypassing the need for cncKad enables the full use of your machine
●  ultiple Sheet Solutions – nesting solutions can
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intermediate files such as DXFs.
be generated on different sheet sizes, selected capabilities:
automatically for efficiency and the minimal number ● Automatic Cutting with Corner Treatment
of SubNests.
● Rapid Tool-Path Crash Avoidance
●  rue Shape or Rectangular Nesting – select the best
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strategy for faster solutions.
● Material-based Cutting Tables
●  anual Nesting – user-interactive, collision-less
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positioning, dragging, rotating, and mirroring of parts,
● Brige and Chain Cutting
all at the click of a mouse.
● True-Type Font Cutting and Engraving
●  rouping – automatic and manual grouping of parts
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● Common Line Cutting
simplify nesting solutions.
● Hole Slicing
 esting Reports – include solution details, such
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Cutting Direction (CW/CCW)
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as overall efficiency, individual sheet usage, part
arrangement on the sheets, and barcodes that can ● Head-Down Cutting
be read at the machine scanner.
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Entire Design-to-Production Cycle – cncKad is an integrated system covering the
complete cycle required for Sheet Metal manufacturing

Drafting Import
Language Support
cncKad has a very powerful, easy to use 2D drafting cncKad has an efficient import feature for DXF, DWG,
module. In addition to a full set of drafting tools, cncKad IGES, CADL, and other standard file formats. Arabic English Hungarian Polish Spanish
supports special sheet metal drafting aids and Geometry Chinese French Italian Portuguese Taiwanese
Includes support for mm/inch-based files and Layering.
Validation to automatically detect and correct unclosed
contours. Czech German Japanese Romanian Thai
Cutting Technology Dutch Greek Korean Russian Turkish
Punch Technology The Cutting module supports:

The Punching module supports: ● Auto-Cut Support for additional languages can be easily added.

● Auto-Punch ● Contour Check and Correction

● Special Tools ● Beam Width Definition and Auto-Compensation
● Auto-Indexing ● Art Parts
Machine Support
● Automatic Reposition ● Corner Loops and Corner Slow Down cncKad supports a wide range of machines:
● Common Cuts ● Z Axis Control
AMADA, AFM, AJAN, AKYAPAK, AMC, AMS, AS, BALIU, BAW FEMCOR, BAYKAL, BELOTTI, BERHENS,

Tube Cutting ● Open Contour Cutting

BERMAQ, BOSCHERT, BYSTRONIC, CINCINNATI, CORTINA, CR, DAEWOO, DANOBAT, DATONG,

cncKad supports laser/plasma/flame machines Post-Processing: NC Files Generation DEHUA, DIMECO, DMG, DONGIL FATEC, DURMAZLAR, EAGLE, EDEL, EUROMAC, FARLEY LASER-LAB,
equipped with a CNC Rotary Axis for tube processing, FINNPOWER, FLOW, FUJIKIKO, GASPARINI, GOLDSTAR, HACO, HAIBO, HANKWANG, HAN’S, HINDUSTAN
using a simple graphic interface. Advanced post-processors generate efficient programs,
including Sub-routines (macros), Optimized Tool Path HYDRAULICS, HUILI, INDUMASH, JIEMAI, JIN FANG YUAN, JIN QIU, KITAGAWA, KOIKE, KOMATSU,
Set layout and design for cutting tube assemblies and Minimal Turret Rotation, with support for machine LASERWORK, LFK, LINATROL, LVD, MAZAK, MESSER GRIESHEIM, MICROSTEP, MITSUBISHI, MLI,
quickly and accurately, then view the cuts and operations such as oiling, vacuum, and ram-rate.
simulate them in 3D. MORI SEIKI, MURATEC, MVD-INAN, NEL, NIIGATA, NISSAN TANAKA, NISSHINBO, NTC, OMAX, ORBITAL
DNC ROBOTICS, PENTA CHUTIAN, PIVATIC, PRIMA, PROFILE600, PULLMAX, RAINER, RASKIN, RHODES
Graphic Simulation of CNC Programs
Easy communication with your machine allows uploading PIERCE-ALL, ROLLSROYCE, SALVAGNINI, SAMSUNG, SATO, SCHIAVI-FIM, SHIBUYA, SIMASV, SMTCL
cncKad supports graphic simulation of any CNC program, and downloading of NC files, with support for batch loading PRIMA, SNK, SOITAAB, SPS, STRIPPIT, STRIPPIT HD, SUNRISE, TAILIFT, TECNOLOGY ITALIANA, TK-
including legacy programs previously written on the and for extracting NC files from the machine controller.
machine. TRUMP, TOSHIBA, TRUMPF, UNITY PRIMA,VNITEP, WHITNEY, XUZHOU, YANGLI, YAWEI, ZINSER.

The Simulation enables easy editing of CNC programs, Data Reports

while graphically viewing the results on the processed
sheet. Detailed production reports for individual parts, Nesting
Solutions and Costing Estimation, using fully customizable
NC to Draft: Legacy NC files can be converted into templates with barcodes.
drawings.

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