AmNEST Features

Some new features of AmNEST V4.0 include:

• Support for Windows XP, Vista, 2000
• Supports new Amada turret punch presses (EMK2510, EMK3610, AC255) punch-laser combination machine (EMLK3610) and laser cutting systems (LC-F13015) equipped with AMNC-F NT Control
• G-Code Simulation Module with text editor
• Ability to specify a designated turret station during laser cutting to avoid laser splatters on other turret stations
• Ability to view/draw DXF parts in Regular and Filler Parts Data Entry_screens
• Option to print only sheet image view from G-code simulation supports PR/ PRUL unloader with last hit and unloading layout
• Ability to output setup header information for NCT with AMNC-F control
• Includes Fill Window First option to nest parts within parts first on the sheet
• Includes Advanced Filler Parts option to limit filler parts on the last sheet
• Enhanced Punching Path algorithm with linear parting path to minimize machine movement during punch sequence. Improves efficiency and run time and allows user to define tool rotation of individual special (SP) tools
• Wheel Type Ribbing tool support
• DXF to SPO (SP tool geometry definition) importer
• Utility to convert rectangle shear tool of part programs to AmNEST's SHR tool
• Advanced Punch-Tab Editor allows user to easily add/remove tabs in G-code part program
• Create New Turret by Parts feature which allows user to create nesting turret or standard turret before nesting parts. Tools in the turret are utilized based on the nest job
• Common-line X-only and Y-only options (Punching)
• Includes linear parting path to minimize machine up and down (or left and right) motion during punch sequence
• Ability to select or deselect multiple entries in the sort by AI angle setting
• Ability to print only used tool or simple list from Nesting Data Manager
• DXF parts nesting with layer control as well as scrap and remnant cut options (Laser only)
• AP100 US/FabriWIN Part Support with ability to import and
  nest AP100US/FabriWIN .PRT part files
• DXF Analyzer to check DXF part geometry for complete, discrepant, or incomplete shapes, including the capability to laser tool fit single DXF parts, view laser sequence and create, simulate and edit G-code files
• Ability to output laser Pre-Cut for cutting condition inspection
• Hole Scrap Cut (cutout destruction) with DXF parts
• Supports scrap cut in X and Y directions as well as ending (remnant) cut for DXF parts. (Ability to output scrap cut before or after parts cut on the nested sheet for laser DXF nesting)
• Supports G121 laser edge detection parameter (A1 through A8), enabling return to Z height after edge detection and target corner X and Y offset
• Supports vertical ending cut with G-code parts (FO lasers)
• Option to display laser path direction in G-code simulation
• Ability to select different laser cutting start corners for nested sheet patterns
• Includes Enable Circular Parts logic to better nest circular shaped parts for increased sheet utilization (Laser)
• Supports part rotation (Yes, No, 180) for grain direction purposes (Laser)
• Ability to output laser cutting condition E number before every laser path
• Option to eliminate X or Y from nested laser program if the coordinate doesn't change

Some new features of AmNEST V3.0 include:

• Ability to laser CAM and nest DXF parts using AIMS ATF Config (.tcf). Supports different wirejoints, lead-ins/lead-outs, pierces, cutter compensation, cutting direction, and cutting conditions between internal hole and external boundary of part. Also, supports splines, marking (open shapes), machine macro shapes for internal holes, cutout avoidance, high speed shutterless cut, and the ability to move pierce points to reduce traverse time.
• Supports AIMS (Amada Intelligent Manufacturing Systems).
• Supports new Amada turret punch presses (EMK2510, EMK3610), combination machine (EML3510), and laser machine (FOL3015NT) with AMNC-F (NT) controller.
• Supports G121 laser edge detection parameter (A1 through A8) with Z height to return to after sensing and target corner X and Y offset.
• Supports PR/PRUL unloader with Last Hit and Unloading Layout.
• Allows user to assign different unloading spots for PR/PR-UL rotated parts.
• Allows user to edit PR/PR-UL parts in G-code simulation.
• Allows user to define size and location of multiple rectangles to represent the skids on the parts unload table in Unloading Layout.
• Ability to view/draw DXF parts in Regular and Filler Parts Data Entry screens.
• Includes part geometry preview in Parts Select window of nesting parts data entry.
• Supports scrap cut in X and Y directions as well as ending (remnant) cut for DXF parts. (Ability to output scrap cut before or after parts cut on the nested sheet for laser DXF nesting).
• Ability to select different start corners of laser cutting for nested sheet patterns.
• Includes Priority on long part and array option to maximize area of remnant sheet.
• Ability to output laser path sequence numbers in nested program.
• Supports laser nesting DXF parts with layers and etching.
• Includes Enable Circular Parts logic to better nest circular shaped parts for increased sheet utilization.
• Includes Keep Parts at Bottom option to keep nested patterns to bottom of sheet based on sheet bottom trim setting.
• Includes Fill Window First option to nest parts within parts first on the sheet.
• Includes Advanced Filler Parts option to limit filler parts on
  last sheet.
• Supports part rotation (Yes, No, 180) for grain direction purposes.
• Ability to output laser cutting condition E number before every laser path.
• Option to eliminate x or y from nested laser program if the coordinate doesn't change.
• Ability to select or deselect multiple entries in the sort by AI angle setting.
• Ability to print only used tool or simple list from Nesting Data Manager.
• Exclude window area of parts when calculate material utilization.
• Option to display laser path direction in G-code simulation.
• Option to print only sheet image view from G-code simulation.
• Option to select sequential number or order number as parts ID in printout from G-code simulation.
• Ability to output setup header information for NCT with AMNC-F
• Includes linear parting path to minimize machine's up and
  down (or left and right) motion during punch sequence.
• Supports vertical ending cut with G-code parts (FO lasers).
• Supports Wilson Wheel type ribbing tool for punch nesting.
• Includes DXF to SP tool converter for punch nesting.
• Includes 32 station custom turret for Coma 555 turret punch press.
• Ability to generate L-shear code to bypass BLS on Vipros L-shear.