BobCAD-CAM Launches Nesting Modules

BobCAD-CAM has launched a new Nesting module, which it will be showcasing at this year's IMTS event. The new software packages offer advanced nesting power with intelligent sheet optimizing technology that can increase material usage by as much as 15% for sheet cutting on CNC mill, router, laser, plasma, and waterjet machines. Nesting modules offer multiple ways for CNC machinists to get more parts out of every sheet.

Nesting optimizers are now available, which can be used to create either a fast nest or an optimal nest. Without any optimization, nests can be completed within a matter of seconds.

The new modules work seamlessly within BobCAD-CAM CNC programming software, which means you can do everything from designing and nesting your parts to creating toolpath programming, fully simulating the programming on a virtual version of your machine, and generating NC code for your CNC machine.

“The whole purpose of nesting is to maximize your material usage so you get more parts and profit out of every sheet while reducing the amount of scrap material,” says Greg Myers, director of Software Development behind BobCAD-CAM’s new Nesting modules. “With this new release, we’ve upped the level of control the user has over nearly every aspect of the nest while at the same time we’ve increased the intelligence level of the software to deliver part placements that result in much higher material utilization rates.”

For more information, visit BobCAD-CAM.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.