CAM Nesting Software provides model-specific laser control.December 30, 2008 -
ProNest utilizes post processors to produce NC code that controls OEM features on specific laser systems. On lead-ins, pierce can be accurately positioned at center of hole while still allowing control over lead-in arc size, and lead-ins can adjust to smaller profiles with no manual manipulation. Collision avoidance component offers automatic internal profile sequencing, while automatic leads relocation feature allows for traverse with cutting head down to speed production.
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Original Press release
MTC Software, Inc.
22 West Main Street
Lockport, NY, 14094
USA
ProNest Laser Support Enhancements Resonate with Users
Lockport, NY USA - December 10, 2008 - MTC Software, Inc. has released laser support enhancements to ProNest, its advanced nesting software. These new technological innovations introduced in ProNest enable laser users to improve productivity and part quality.
ProNest utilizes updated post processors, unique to each laser brand and model, to produce advanced NC code that can control virtually all OEM features on a specific laser system. The intuitive, easy to learn ProNest interface allows for complete automation of most functions available through the post processor, simplifying programming operations.
Process parameters and leads spreadsheets have been updated with improved data, which was gathered from countless hours of real-world testing, performed in collaboration with ProNest users and machinery resellers. On lead-ins, the pierce can now be positioned at the center of a hole with extreme accuracy, while still allowing for complete control over the lead-in arc size. In addition, lead-ins can now automatically adjust to accommodate smaller profiles with no manual manipulation, resulting in noticeably improved hole quality.
Collision Avoidance includes automatic internal profile sequencing and an intelligent, automatic leads relocation feature, which is designed to reduce traverse time and improve productivity. Traversing with the cutting head down, as opposed to performing a full retract between every pierce, significantly speeds up production time and reduces machine wear and tear.
This technology also allows users to move away from using tabs as a means of preventing tip-up scenarios during the cutting process, since Collision Avoidance automatically optimizes lead-in placement and internal/external sequencing to avoid instances in which a head crash may occur. By design, ProNest will decide whether a full raise or an avoidance move (traversing around a tip up scenario) is required. This may also be controlled manually by the programmer.
MTC Software remains dedicated to providing outstanding customer support, employing some of the most knowledgeable process specialists in the industry. MTC's technical support staff has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of laser processing and will work with ProNest users to ensure that they are getting the most from their machine and software investment.
With enhanced features and MTC's dedicated support team, ProNest is positioned to maintain its status as the industry's premier CAM nesting software for laser processing. To learn more visit MTC Software at www.mtc-software.com.
MTC Software develops CAM software for sheet and plate processing and is a global company with offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Singapore, China, and Australia. Products include nesting software (ProNest, TurboNest), HVAC flat pattern software (Design2FAB), job management software (JobTrak), and software for turret punch applications (GeoPoint). Typical applications involve Plasma, Oxyfuel, Laser, Waterjet, and Punch.
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