Sigmanest V9: A Smart, Powerful, and Versatile Nesting Software for Any Machine Type and Process
Sigmanest V9: The Ultimate Nesting Software for All Your Cutting Machines
If you are looking for a smart, powerful, and versatile nesting software that can run all your cutting machines from a single platform, you should consider SigmaNEST V9. SigmaNEST is simply the best nesting software in the industry, developed and supported by an expert team of mathematicians and engineers. SigmaNEST offers unparalleled material utilization and nesting efficiency, as well as unmatched customization and integration options. With SigmaNEST, you can optimize your fabrication process from quote to delivery and beyond.
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In this article, we will show you what SigmaNEST V9 can do for you, how it works, and what customers say about it. We will also answer some frequently asked questions about SigmaNEST. By the end of this article, you will have a clear idea of why SigmaNEST is the ultimate nesting software for all your cutting machines.
How SigmaNEST V9 Works
SigmaNEST is designed to make your fabrication process easy, fast, and efficient. It has three main steps: import, nest, and program.
First, you can import your CAD files from any popular CAD system, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Edge, and more. You can also create your own CAD drawings within SigmaNEST using the built-in CAD module. You can then create work orders for your parts and assign them to different machines and materials.
Next, you can use the automatic nesting feature to generate the best possible layout for your parts on the sheet. SigmaNEST uses advanced nesting algorithms that consider factors such as part geometry, material type, grain direction, edge quality, and more. You can also manually adjust the nests or use the interactive nesting feature to fine-tune the results. SigmaNEST can nest parts on any shape or size of sheet, including remnants and drop-offs.
Finally, you can program your machines with SigmaNEST's powerful and flexible post-processing capabilities. SigmaNEST can generate NC code for any machine type and brand, including laser, plasma, oxyfuel, waterjet, router, punch, knife, tube, press brake, punch combination, and multi-process machines. You can also customize and integrate SigmaNEST with your machines and data using the API and SDK tools. SigmaNEST can communicate with your ERP, MRP, MES, and CRM systems to streamline your workflow and data management.
What SigmaNEST V9 Can Do for Different Machine Types
SigmaNEST is not just a generic nesting software. It is a tailored solution that can handle any machine type and process with ease and efficiency. Here are some examples of what SigmaNEST V9 can do for different machine types:
Laser
If you have a laser cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you optimize your cutting process in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the best cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as power, speed, gas pressure, and focal point.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce heat distortion and improve edge quality by using intelligent lead-in and lead-out strategies, common-line cutting, bridge cutting, chain cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can minimize material waste and maximize sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, part-in-part nesting, skeleton cut-up, and more.
SigmaNEST V9 can increase your productivity and reduce your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nozzle changing, auto sheet loading and unloading, auto nesting reports, and more.
Some of the advantages of using SigmaNEST V9 for laser cutting are:
You can achieve faster cutting speeds and higher quality cuts with less scrap and rework.
You can extend the life of your laser consumables and reduce your gas consumption.
You can run multiple laser machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your laser machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Plasma
If you have a plasma cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you maximize your cutting capabilities in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the optimal cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as amperage, voltage, cut height, pierce height, pierce delay, and kerf compensation.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your cut quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic torch height control, and automatic gas console control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line cutting, bridge cutting, chain cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can enhance your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto skeleton cut-up, and more.
Some of the benefits of using SigmaNEST V9 for plasma cutting are:
You can cut thicker and harder materials with less distortion and dross.
You can extend the life of your plasma consumables and reduce your power consumption.
You can run multiple plasma machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your plasma machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Oxyfuel
If you have an oxyfuel cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you handle advanced oxyfuel processes in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the best cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as preheat time, pierce time, cut speed, gas pressure, and flame height.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your cut quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic torch height control, and automatic gas console control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line cutting, bridge cutting, chain cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can boost your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto skeleton cut-up, and more.
Some of the reasons to use SigmaNEST V9 for oxyfuel cutting are:
You can cut thicker and harder materials with less distortion and slag.
You can extend the life of your oxyfuel consumables and reduce your gas consumption.
You can run multiple oxyfuel machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your oxyfuel machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Waterjet
If you have a waterjet cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you achieve fast and precise waterjet cutting in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the optimal cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as pressure, speed, abrasive flow rate, pierce time, and kerf compensation.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your cut quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic nozzle height control, and automatic abrasive flow control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, part-in-part nesting, skeleton cut-up, and more.
SigmaNEST V9 can enhance your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto sheet loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the perks of using SigmaNEST V9 for waterjet cutting are:
You can cut any material and thickness with no heat-affected zone or mechanical stress.
You can extend the life of your waterjet consumables and reduce your water and abrasive consumption.
You can run multiple waterjet machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your waterjet machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Router
If you have a router cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you extend your router tool life and quality in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the best cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as spindle speed, feed rate, plunge rate, ramp angle, and tool offset.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your cut quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic tool height control, and automatic tool changer control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line cutting, bridge cutting, chain cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can boost your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto sheet loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the features of using SigmaNEST V9 for router cutting are:
You can cut various materials such as wood, plastic, metal, composite, and more with high precision and quality.
You can extend the life of your router tools and reduce your tool changes and maintenance.
You can run multiple router machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your router machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Punch
If you have a punch machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you minimize tool changes and improve punch efficiency in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the optimal punching parameters for your material type and thickness, such as hit rate, dwell time, repositioning time, clamp clearance, and tool offset.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your punch quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic tool height control, and automatic tool changer control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line punching, bridge punching, chain punching, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can boost your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto sheet loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the factors that make SigmaNEST V9 ideal for punch machines are:
You can punch various shapes and patterns with high precision and quality.
You can extend the life of your punch tools and reduce your tool changes and maintenance.
You can run multiple punch machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your punch machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Knife
If you have a knife cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you use advanced knife cutting technology to save material in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the best cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as speed, pressure, angle, and offset.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your cut quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic knife height control, and automatic knife sharpening control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line cutting, bridge cutting, chain cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can enhance your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto sheet loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the benefits of using SigmaNEST V9 for knife cutting are:
You can cut various materials such as fabric, leather, foam, rubber, cardboard, and more with high precision and quality.
You can extend the life of your knife blades and reduce your blade changes and maintenance.
You can run multiple knife machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your knife machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Tube
If you have a tube cutting machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you program your tube cutting machines with SigmaTUBE in several ways. For example:
SigmaTUBE is a module of SigmaNEST that is specifically designed for tube cutting machines. It can import 3D models of tubes from any CAD system or create them within SigmaTUBE. It can also create work orders for tubes and assign them to different machines and materials.
SigmaTUBE can automatically apply the optimal cutting parameters for your tube type and thickness, such as power, speed, gas pressure, focal point, kerf compensation, and more. It can also automatically generate NC code for any tube cutting machine type and brand.
SigmaTUBE can improve your tube cut quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic torch height control, and automatic gas console control.
SigmaTUBE can reduce your tube waste and increase your tube utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for tube geometry, nesting patterns, common-line cutting, bridge cutting, chain cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaTUBE can enhance your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto tube loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the advantages of using SigmaNEST V9 for tube cutting are:
You can cut any tube shape and size with high precision and quality.
You can extend the life of your tube consumables and reduce your gas consumption.
You can run multiple tube machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your tube machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Press Brake
If you have a press brake machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you enhance your bending process with SigmaBEND in several ways. For example:
SigmaBEND is a module of SigmaNEST that is specifically designed for press brake machines. It can import 3D models of bent parts from any CAD system or create them within SigmaBEND. It can also create work orders for bent parts and assign them to different machines and materials.
SigmaBEND can automatically apply the optimal bending parameters for your part type and thickness, such as bend angle, bend radius, bend allowance, back gauge position, tool selection, and more. It can also automatically generate NC code for any press brake machine type and brand.
SigmaBEND can improve your bend quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic collision detection, automatic tool setup, automatic bend sequencing, automatic finger stop positioning, and automatic tool changer control.
SigmaBEND can reduce your material waste and increase your part utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line bending, bridge bending, chain bending, and tabbing.
SigmaBEND can boost your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto part loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the reasons to use SigmaNEST V9 for press brake machines are:
You can bend any part shape and size with high precision and quality.
You can extend the life of your press brake tools and reduce your tool changes and maintenance.
You can run multiple press brake machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your press brake machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Punch Combination
If you have a punch combination machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you simplify your punch combination programming in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the best punching and cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as hit rate, dwell time, repositioning time, clamp clearance, tool offset, power, speed, gas pressure, focal point, and kerf compensation.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your punch combination quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, automatic cut sequencing, automatic tool height control, automatic tool changer control, and automatic gas console control.
SigmaNEST V9 can reduce your material waste and increase your sheet utilization by using advanced nesting algorithms that account for part geometry, nesting patterns, common-line punching and cutting, bridge punching and cutting, chain punching and cutting, and tabbing.
SigmaNEST V9 can enhance your productivity and lower your operating costs by using features such as auto NC generation, auto nesting reports, auto part labeling, auto sheet loading and unloading, and more.
Some of the features that make SigmaNEST V9 suitable for punch combination machines are:
You can punch and cut various shapes and patterns with high precision and quality.
You can extend the life of your punch combination tools and reduce your tool changes and maintenance.
You can run multiple punch combination machines from a single platform and switch between them easily.
You can integrate SigmaNEST with your punch combination machine's controller and software to ensure smooth data transfer and communication.
Multi-process
If you have a multi-process machine, SigmaNEST V9 can help you support any custom features and capabilities of your machine in several ways. For example:
SigmaNEST V9 can automatically apply the best cutting parameters for your material type and thickness, such as power, speed, gas pressure, focal point, kerf compensation, and more. It can also automatically generate NC code for any multi-process machine type and brand.
SigmaNEST V9 can improve your multi-process quality and accuracy by using features such as automatic corner slowdowns, automatic lead-in ramping, autom