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ProNest 2010 Nesting Software

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Power Made Simple
ProNest is the industry’s most advanced nesting software solution and delivers best-in-class performance and reliability. With ProNest you will experience flexible integration with your 2D and 3D CAD systems, material cost savings from efficient and powerful nesting, and repeatable results from machine-specific setups that deliver optimized cut quality, productivity, and operating costs. ProNest is also easy to learn and use. Backed by proven product support from knowledgeable professionals, ProNest has the power to manage the most demanding programming applications for plasma, laser, oxyfuel, and waterjet. ProNest is Power Made Simple!

Performance You Can Depend On
ProNest’s comprehensive standard feature-set provides users with the flexibility needed to efficiently program for multiple machines and cut processes (plasma, laser, etc). For example, tool-pathing of CAD files (lead-in/out style and placement, cut direction and sequence, kerfing, etc.) occurs automatically upon import. Part requirements (material and thickness, quantity, quality, grain restrictions, bevel angle, etc.) may also be assigned automatically. Rotate, bump, cluster, copy, array, and other features allow parts to be manually nested with ease. Achieve repeatable, high quality parts using ProNest’s built-in technologies (variable feedrate control, cut conditions, ramping, sub-routines, etc.) and conveniently share job information with external business systems using available data exchange formats and with machine operators via production reports. Through automation of all stages of the nesting process, completing a job using ProNest will take you less time and will give you better results.

You can increase productivity with ProNest by utilizing one or more of its optional modules, many of which have been developed for use with a specific cut process. Automate your nesting to save programming time and material by adding ProNest’s True Shape Nesting module. Take advantage of the available productivity tools (common line cutting, chain cutting, collision avoidance, etc.) to reduce operating costs. ProNest offers a broad selection of optional modules that will help you improve profitability at your manufacturing operation. Select the package that’s right for your budget and your business now; then add additional modules later, as you need them.

Our Commitment
MTC Software provides your business with the industry’s best software solutions and product support. ProNest, like all MTC Software products, is engineered to help you get the most from your machine investment. By investing in MTC Software, as thousands of other companies have over the past 25 years, you can feel comfortable that you‘re partnered with a company that measures its success by ensuring yours.

 

Standard Features

  • Import CAD and CNC files (many file formats)
  • Import Bill of Materials properties from CAD files
  • Import part and plate list information from MRP/ERP
  • Variable shape parts library
  • Automatic CAD file correction and error notification
  • Automatic cut direction, sequencing, and tool-pathing
  • Automatic assignment of material-based lead-in/out
  • Ability to separate multiple parts from a single CAD file
  • Ability to edit/delete layers and entities of CAD files
  • Automatic tabbing technology
  • Automatic rotation restriction for grain constraint
  • Advanced edit function for part modification
  • User-defined material database and plate list
  • Edit lead-in/out position and style within the nest
  • Material-based part, plate, and pierce separation
  • Advanced cluster and array functionality
  • Part interference detection
  • Edge piercing technology
  • Interactive and automatic plate cropping
  • Multi-head support
  • Safe zones for material clamping applications
  • Automatic and manual nest sequencing
  • Animated cutting sequence simulation
  • Material-based process parameters
  • Material-based cutting techniques
  • User-defined production cost parameters
  • Automatic part and production cost calculation
  • Automatic nest utilization calculation
  • Customizable management and shop reports
  • Flexible CNC post-processor (includes subroutines)
  • Automatic NC code generation, by nest or job
  • Pre-piercing, pre-kerfing, and step and repeat
  • User-defined advanced NC output

Click here to read detailed descriptions of ProNest nesting system’s standard features

 

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Automatic Nesting Modules

  • Pattern Array Nesting
  • Rectangular Nesting
  • True Shape Nesting

Productivity Modules

  • Common Line Cutting
  • Advanced Common Line Cutting
  • Chain Cutting
  • Bridge Cutting
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Variable Multi-Head Cutting
  • Skeleton Cut-Up
  • PIPE Parametric Fittings

Material and Inventory Optimization Modules

  • Plate Inventory
  • Part Inventory and Assembly
  • Custom Remnants
  • Nest Background Image
  • Nesting System Optimization

3D CAD Interface Modules

  • SolidWorks®
  • Inventor™
  • Pro/ENGINEER®

System Interface Modules

  • Punch/Plasma or Punch/Laser
  • Rotary Bevel
  • Rotary Axis
  • Drill
  • Manufacturing System
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