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SigmaNEST PowerPack™
SigmaNEST PowerPack is the most comprehensive package that offers the ultimate
in advanced nesting and advanced, motion-optimized NC programming to minimize
scrap and increase machine productivity. PowerPack also includes the ability to track jobs and
remnants to streamline production. PowerPack is ideal for all profile cutting machines, including
laser, plasma, oxygas, waterjet, router, and combination machines.
FEATURES ADVANTAGES BENEFITS
Multiple advanced nesting algorithms for One software to program all major profile Save engineering time through simplified
maximum material yield cutting and punching machines programming and more efficient machine
Automatic part pattern recognition Maximum flexibility in file conversion and output
Accurate cost and time estimation importation Reduce or eliminate scrap
Adaptive nesting for multi-head machines Automates challenging nesting and Handle more orders in less time
cutting tasks Extend life of machine consumables
Drag, drop, and bump features
Higher levels of continuous cutting with Improved control of inventory
Pre-piercing and tip-up crash avoidance minimal pierces
Bridge, chain, and common-line cutting Completely customizable through
Effectively manage raw material inventory SigmaNEST’s open architecture
Track remnants and stock through a single for maximum consumption of remnants
interface Simplify work order tracking from
Automatic batch processing of Bill of beginning to end
Materials Streamline planning with accurate time
and cost estimates before cutting
Technical Specifications
Runs inside Windows 7, Windows XP
or Vista®
operating systems
Import standard industry file formats
such as CDL, AutoCAD DXF and DWG,
HPGL, and IGES
ESSI, G and M codes can be user-
configured
Post processors for multiple machines
Standard and customizable report
generation system
Cropped true shape nest
Nested on remnant from stock
Geometry/Importing
Integrated 2D CAD drawing package:
• Create polylines, lines, arcs, circles,
fillets, chamfers, notches, bevels, lay-
ers, text, notes, and dimensions
• Duplicate, move, scale, mirror, rotate, Advanced true shape nest
or array copy geometry
• Trim, break, extend, auto-segment
large arcs, and snap-to arcs as well as
circle quadrants
Estimating Part-Cost and Time
Automatically calculate part area, cut
• Validate the file, filter geometry, and length, and pierce numbers
change weld gap before creating a
part Calculate part costs with an integrated Level 2 Nesting
costing model featuring user-defined
• Definable reference point and Define non-rectangular raw material from
parameters for machine recovery rate,
default part rotation or default to geometry
operator costs, and other overhead and
minimum rectangle rotation consumable materials Use True Shape nesting on non-rectangu-
Import design from major CAD systems lar sheets
Calculate processing time based on the
Import ESSI language and existing G-code nominal feed rate, material type and thick- Automatically crop plates
programs ness, machine acceleration, part quality Nest for multi-head machines on non-
Store workspaces and extracts parts from specs, rapid traverse, and head up/down rectangular sheets
nest movement on piercings
Map layers to processes (for marking and
cutting) or quality settings Manual Nesting Advanced Automatic Nesting
Create multiple parts from a single file Advanced true shape nesting offers an
Drag and drop parts onto single and mul-
tiple sheets interactive solver with:
• Pattern recognition
Part Creation Management Maintain part clearance with easy bump
mode (including around lead-in) • Automatic part clustering
Choose from more than 190 customizable Redefine and position lead-in/-out • Learning technology
shapes that can be saved to an integrated Automatically update all similar parts when • Specialized algorithms for multi-
database with user-defined fields changing geometry torch cutting
Lead-in/-outs automatically applied • Nesting for common-line cutting
according to material or process type
Enable automatic internal/external Automatic Nesting • Nesting on multiple, side-by-side
sheets
contour recognition and error correction Automatically nest multi-torch rectangular • Stack nesting
during part creation and true shape with an algorithm that
adjusts optimal torch distance from sheet • Double-sided nesting
Calculate kerf in computer or in control
to sheet
Automatically nest pre-nested clusters
and parts within parts
Nest for pre-pierce, corner loops, and
bevels
Supports static nesting
NC Programming
Automatically set part cut sequence from
user-defined start point with manual
override
Sequence options for minimum move-
ment, reducing heat distortion, skip cutting, Inventory Control
and block cutting while preserving internal Integrated stock and remnant material
part sequence database
Clear NC for current or all nests, and from Browse remnant database and select
individual parts in a nest remnants according to graphical represen-
Set for sequential or simultaneous multi- tation, size, thickness, or material type
torch line cropping Event-based inventory consumption
tracking
Advanced NC Programming Graphical plate history and traceability,
including sheet number, dimensions,
Set for automatic common-line cutting material grade, heat number, etc.
scenarios such as “two parts, one pierce,”
Inventory status and cost reporting
“automatic slitting cuts,” and “cut rapid
cut” Import/export capabilities – new plates
received or sold, and material consumed
Cutting a complete nest with a single
pierce using chain and bridge cutting
Avoid passing over previously cut parts Post Processing
with tip-up part crash avoidance
Pre-pierce all start points before cutting Creates industry standard G and M codes
Vaporize coating OEM-specified technology tables for
standard material thickness and grade
Apply no-edge NC
Uses OEM cut features on controller
Manage feed rate for pierce zone compen-
sation and enhanced part quality detail
Create part groups and/or inspections
parts
Automatic sheet/plate cropping, follows
part contour
Automatic tabbing
Scrap cut skeleton
Job Tracking and Scheduling
Automated nesting task set up
Integrated order database
Combine work orders for scrap reduction
Automatic part quantity tracking
Part production scheduling
Work order status reporting
Sheets in inventory
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Nest with the Best
CONTACT
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