The programming and nesting software for punching-nibbling Almacam Punch’s added value in punching-nibbling technology lies mainly in the software’s powerful automation (tool allocation, machining sequence, nesting, part evacuation, etc.) This makes Almacam Punch a highly productive solution for ondemand production of numerous and varied parts. The software can manage all loading/unloading peripheral systems and is perfectly adapted to combined machines. One mouse click to perform the tool allocation and part nesting, optimize the machining sequencing including the part evacuation and generate the NC program. Automatic completion of identical part common cut with or without micro-junctions. Automatic part nesting under or around clamps. Multi-tool and special tool management. Automatic or manual management of any type of evacuation system. Part machining preparation based on a pre-defined turret model which allows limiting the number of tool changes on the machine.

Almacam Punch advantages in punching-nibbling PUNCH • The working turret is generated during part preparation, and is validated at each step of programming. • Automatic tool allocation according to the configurable rules. • Hole geometry identification for automatic punch strikes allocation using any kind of tools. • Automatic notching of various shapes and corners. • Complex machining recording in a database for future re-use on similar parts. • Comparison between the geometry of a manufactured part and the revised geometry of the same part. • Automatic nesting and sequencing of common cuts...