SigmaNEST: The Right Solution During an Economic Recession
August 4, 2008 - In May’s Metalworking Insiders’ Report, it stated that the US total sales for first quarter 2008 are up 16.5% over the same time last year. Peter Border, president of the machine tool distributors’ association commented, “the investment-incentive stimulus package along with the weak dollar are helping metalworking manufacturing to counteract the weaknesses in other sectors of the economy.” While the country’s metalworking manufacturing industry is showing an increase in sales, the overall economic state is on a decline. To name a few, there are decreases in automotive manufacturing, the housing industry, and furniture manufacturers that are wreaking havoc on our country.
SigmaNEST sample True Shape nest
With the ever-increasing concerns of the current economic situation, SigmaNEST software offers a unique solution to increase profitability. SigmaNEST is a comprehensive CAD/CAM, advanced nesting, and NC software for programming flat material cutting machines. The software ensures that the NC programs generated optimize material yield, increase machine throughput, simplifies programming, and provides accurate production schedule information to management. These features all offer financial saving benefits to companies to increase bottom line profitability.
SigmaNEST sample True Shape nest with remnant
SigmaNEST produces the best yield from your raw material by utilizing various nesting algorithms. It also offers the functionality to track remnants and then nest on the non-rectangular sheets to optimize material usage. This functionality allows for up to 5% reduction in material.
SigmaNEST sample nest on remnant
Companies can program the cutting machines with advanced NC capabilities to optimize machine motion. Automatic continuous cutting reduces machine cycle time and prolongs nozzle life. SigmaNEST also ensures a more efficient utilization of cutting consumables such as gas, nozzles, and optics. Overall, users of SigmaNEST will be able to see an increased production throughput of 15%.
With its easy-to-use interface, it takes less time to program complex work orders. In addition, the software can program multiple machines using one interface. Even if a company has one plasma machine or a punch, waterjet, and a router, SigmaNEST is a single program solution thus minimizing the amount of manpower to run the machines. Less time to program with minimal labor helps maximize a company’s time and money spent on wages.
Furthermore, SigmaNEST integrates with MRP/ERP systems in order to automate management functions. With automation come simplified processes by unifying the systems a company uses. It provides just-in-time nesting and total programming automation. Company’s can utilize custom reports and accurate quoting systems to better front-of-house operations.
SigmaNEST’s unique features address the wide spectrum of concerning issues companies have during an economic recession. If your company is looking at ways to simplify and centralize processes, reduce material usage, and increase machine throughput, SigmaNEST may be a solution for you to make your company profitable during this economic downturn.
For more information on SigmaNEST or to discuss how SigmaNEST can help your company, call 513-674-0005 or send an email to sales@sigmanest.com.
References:
Metalworking Insiders’ Report: The global newsletter on factory equipment. (May 30, 2008). A Gardner Publication: Larchmont, NY.
The Outlook for the U.S. Economy and Manufacturing. (June, 2008). The National Association of Manufacturers Website. Retrieved from http://nam.org/s_nam/bin.asp?CID=202559&DID=239903&DOC=FILE.PDF
