CAD/CAM nesting software updated

Hypertherm has announced a version update to its ProNest® advanced CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting. ProNest 2017 v12.1 contains more than a dozen new features, from common-line cut sequencing to ERP integration to machine interface modules.

The new dynamic align feature allows users to create a connected column or row of rectangular parts, aligned on one side. Aligned parts can be connected with a common line or bridge, then quickly bumped together manually on the nest into dynamic align columns or rows. Dynamic align parts also can be created during automatic nesting.

3-D CAD part bevel detection identifies beveled edges on SOLIDWORKS® and Inventor® parts and automatically assigns beveling to them during import. Single and multipass beveling are supported. In addition, the software creates NC output files for multiple machines at the same time.