CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
23 July 2012
Product News
SigmaTEK Announces SigmaBEND AP™
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC, announces the release of SigmaBEND AP™. This latest software version incorporates the unfolding functionality of AutoPol™ (FCC Software AB) into SigmaTEK’s press brake solution SigmaBEND AP™.
SigmaNEST® Product Manager, James Lindsey stated:
“Automation, flexibility and control are keys to SigmaBEND AP. The software automatically recognizes bend information stored in both 2D and 3D CAD files. SigmaBEND AP users have direct seamless access to SolidWorks and Inventor files while interfaces to NX, Pro/E, Catia and CAD neutral file formats including IGES, STEP, SAT, and Parasolid reduce file import, unfolding and nesting steps and errors. Other features include real-time 3D simulation with collision detections along with the ability for users to determine levels of manual control and automation for bend sequencing, tool and setup selection, finger stop positioning, and simulation.”
Benefits: Speed, Quality, and Flexibility
Speed
- Faster, more reliable programming away from machine tool
- CAD integration and automation results in shorter programming time
- Faster set-up time with quick access to manufacturing information
- More effective re-use of NC programs
Quality
- Fewer design errors
- Centralized database
- CAD/CAM system Integration
- Check process via realistic bending simulation
- Collision check eliminates costly programming errors
Flexibility
- CAM system – direct switching between different press brakes
- Better production planning
- Less dependent on a person’s knowledge with standardized programming
About SigmaTEK
SigmaTEK Systems, LLC develops and sells SigmaNEST®, a software solution for nesting, NC programming and cutting of steel sheet, plate, tube, and wood materials. SigmaNEST is a CAD/CAM nesting system for plasma, laser, punch, oxyfuel, waterjet, router, knife, tube/pipe and combination cutting machines. SigmaNEST ensures material utilization, machine motion optimization, and part quality balanced with cutting speed, work flow integration, material handling, accurate estimates and information management.
Founded in 1993, SigmaTEK is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and has an extensive global support network with branches in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. For more information on the SigmaTEK line of products or to schedule a live demonstration, please visit www.sigmanest.com or call 513.674.0005.
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