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SigmaNEST Tube Cutting

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TUBE

SigmaTUBE™
SigmaTUBE™ is a complete tube-cutting software solution that runs seamlessly
integrated inside SolidWorks®. Designed for tube-cutting laser and plasma machines,
SigmaTUBE offers linear nesting for round pipe, rectangular tube, and other cross sections.

FEATURES ADVANTAGES BENEFITS


Step-by-step wizard guides users through One software to program all major cutting Faster turnaround time for orders
the programming process with key features machines Optimized material utilization and ma-
including: chine performance
Effortless nest and NC programming
• Compatible with rectangular, round, or Empower your programmer to be more
without leaving SolidWorks
free-form tube productive
Supports multiple assembly model
• Feature suppression for cutting No separate CAM system required
configurations
• Automatic detection of cut-outs Complex programming made easy
Simply refresh model to reflect updated
• Automatic toolpath and NC code Automatically generate NC toolpath from
design revisions
generation solid part geometry
Advanced linear nesting
• Automatic or manual lead-in/lead-out
Arc recognition on rectangular tube faces
placement
Thickness compensations and tube supports
• 3D simulation of the cutting process that
shows work part, cutting head, and
machine

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
TUBE
SigmaTUBE is an add-in module for
users who are comfortable with the SolidWorks design
interface. It allows users to generate NC code for tube-cutting
machines without exporting assemblies or parts out of SolidWorks. In
doing so, SigmaTUBE eliminates the time-consuming procedure of exporting
design components into a CAM software system for processing.

Intelligent Feature Detection Lead-in/Lead-out Placement


SigmaTUBE automatically detects SolidWorks tube model fea- When preparing cut path sequences, users can either allow Sig-
tures that must be cut. Not only does this powerful product de- maTUBE to place the lead-in and lead-out points on the path
termine which loops and cuts need to be made, but it also rec- automatically or manually. By providing an interactive approach,
ognizes lines and arcs on a flat plane. The software doesn’t use SigmaTUBE gives users the freedom and flexibility to mold proj-
a series of small line segments, but rather cuts a line or arc con- ects to satisfy any unique requirements. The power and control
tinuously, yielding better quality parts. The “intelligent detec- remains in the users hands.
tion” of SigmaTUBE allows users to speed up the process of gen-
erating NC code for a project, without spending valuable time
to manually configure every required feature. NC Programming
SigmaTUBE provides the ease and convenience of auto-
Simplified Nesting matic toolpath and NC code generation as the most effi-
cient tube-cutting process available. SigmaTUBE can con-
The SigmaTUBE wizard dialogue guides users through the figure paths from INI files. Before generating NC code,
process of generating an optimized multi-axis toolpath. Users SigmaTUBE provides users with a detailed, animated preview of
can assign specifications such as coordinate system selections, the cutting process for each tube, including a display of rapid
toolpath parameters, rotation axes, and chord length parame- cuts. Although the efficiency of automatic generation can’t be
ters. All nesting and toolpath data is stored with the SolidWorks outdone, the user has the option to edit the toolpath and code
assembly compatible with PDM or product data management after it has been generated. To ensure easy retrieval, the toolpath
systems. can also be saved into the SolidWorks file.

Report Generation
SigmaTUBE creates a detailed task report after the NC
code is generated, giving the user a summary of the
project, including an image of the tube itself. This pro-
vides a documented review of the tube model, the tool-
path, and any other task specifications.

CONTACT
513.674.0005
[email protected]
www.solidnest.com
SigmaTUBE 2.000 Copyright, SigmaTEK Systems, LLC 2010
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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