CAD/CAM Nesting Software Accomplish more with ProNest ProNest is an industry leading CAD/CAM nesting software designed for advanced mechanized cutting. It provides a single solution for all of your profile cutting needs, including plasma, laser, waterjet, and oxyfuel. ProNest helps fabricators and manufacturers increase material savings, boost productivity, lower operating costs, and improve part quality by offering the highest level of cutting expertise. The Hypertherm CAD/CAM difference Standard feature highlights Across the globe, Hypertherm products are known for quality, consistency, and reliability, and it’s no different with our advanced CAD/CAM software. More leading experts, including OEMs and distributors of cutting machines, choose ProNest than any other brand. It is the only software with full support for Hypertherm SureCut™ technology, including True Hole®, Rapid Part™, and True Bevel™, plus easy setup, and optimized process parameters. Finally, ProNest is backed by Hypertherm’s global network of professionals, meaning you’ll always have access to the service and support you need. • Plasma (conventional or high definition) • Laser (CO2, fiber, or direct diode) • Waterjet • Oxyfuel • Combination punch plasma/laser Machine support • All major brands/manufacturers/models Part design and development • Integrated 2D CAD program to create and edit CAD files • Variable shape parts feature to deve
Open the catalog to page 1Your cutting and fabricating ecosystem Work Orders ProNest Reporting ProNest® not only drives your machines, it’s also a key component of your entire cutting and fabricating ecosystem, with everything from quoting, to part design, to reporting, and managing inventory. ProNest even connects to ERP/MRP for real time data exchange.
Open the catalog to page 2Standard feature highlights, continued CAD/CAM import and conversion • Import CAD files (industry-standard file formats) • Import bill of materials properties from CAD files • Automatic CAD file correction and error notification • Automatic spline / ellipse smoothing and reduction • Separate multiple parts from a single CAD file • Automatic mapping of CAD layers to processes (cut, mark) • Automatic update of nest for part revisions Job set-up • Material database (with grade and gauge) • Customer database • Custom remnant creation (define irregular shapes for nesting) • Plate list • Part library...
Open the catalog to page 3Standard feature highlights, continued Optional modules ProNest’s® modular structure means you only purchase the tools you need. • Management and shop reports • Export reports directly to PDF, Excel spreadsheet, CSV, or webpage Productivity modules • Automatic Nesting • Common Line Cutting • Collision Avoidance • Chain and Bridge Cutting • Skeleton Cut-up Costing and quoting • User-defined machine and labor production costing • Automatic calculation of part production costs and part / nest utilization • Quoting tool including itemized part costs, secondary processes, markups, and discounts Enterprise...
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