Comprehensive machine support All major brands/manufacturers/models Advanced part design and development Integrated 2D CAD program to create and edit CAD files Variable Shape Parts library to develop common parts from templates CAD/CAM import and conversion Import CAD files (industry-standard file formats) Import PDF Raster to vector converts static images to CAD Automatic CAD file correction and error notification Automatic spline/ellipse smoothing and reduction Separate multiple parts from a single CAD file Automatic mapping of CAD layers to processes (cut, mark, etc.) Fast, easy job setup Material database (with grade and gauge) Custom remnant creation (define irregular shapes for nesting) Grain constraint Safe zones for plate clamping applications Multi-head cutting SureCut™ technology and built-in process enterprise Material type, thickness, grade and class-based process parameters: Separations for part, plate, and pierce spacing Kerf compensation and feedrate Lead-in/out style optimized for part geometry and quality Cutting techniques Disable automatic height control based on part geometry Pre-pierce and edge pierce Pre-heat timing for oxyfuel Cut sequencing (automatic or manual) Pre-pierce and edge pierce Interactive manual nesting Group parts into clusters for nesting Color parts according to part property Drag, drop, bump, and auto-bump parts on the nest Move, mirror, and drag to rotate parts Click and drag to automatically array parts Prohibit/permit nesting inside of a part Part interference detection Edit lead-in/out position and properties within the nest Animated cutting sequence simulation Control cut direction and cut sequencing on part-by-part basis Plate cropping Detailed reporting Management and shop reports Export reports directly to PDF, Excel spreadsheet, CSV, or webpage Simplified costing User-defined machine and labor production costing Automatic calculation of part production costs and part/nest utilization Choice of output Post-processor with NC output DXF output
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