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Quoting tool added to CAD/CAM nesting software

Hypertherm has introduced Version 11.1 of its ProNest® 2015 CAD/CAM software. A quoting tool has been added that can calculate per-part and total costs for any job. This tool is suitable for job shops, metal service centers, and other fabricators who need to quote work to external customers. In addition to using baseline material and production costs, the tool can include secondary operations in the final cost and add markups or discounts for certain customers and jobs.

The software also now can apply four waterjet pierce types (dynamic, circle, wiggle, and stationary) automatically through the use of embedded process parameters. The software applies the right pierce type based on lead length, material type, and thickness, as well as the available space around the pierce site and pierce duration, without the need for programmer input.

The new quality colors feature allows programmers to color-code parts based on quality values while in 2-D CAD or while using the advanced edit feature. Quality colors also are shown on the nest.