CAM software offers new interface and nesting engine

Jetcam Intl. s.a.r.l. has released version 18 of its Expert CAM and nesting software. It features a new interface, a new nesting engine, and automatic sheet processing for punching machines.

The user interface is designed to reduce the mouse movements a user has to perform during day-to-day operations. All file management and tabular data views have been improved with new controls, and general performance enhancements have been made throughout the interface.

Automatic sheet processing, available for all Expert Premium users, allows for completely automatic skeleton destruction, unloading of parts, and common punching/shearing. Users can apply tooling on the part, on the nest, or a combination of both. They also can choose to override previously applied tooling. With one click, users can tool an entire nest automatically; destroy the skeleton; and apply common punching, macro unloading, microjointing, and right-angle shearing processes.

The optional nesting module employs multithreading. Multicore processors are coupled with hyperthreading to include up to 16 usable cores, delivering efficient nests in a fraction of the time, the company states.