Hypertherm updates ProNest CAD/CAM nesting software

Hypertherm Inc. has announced a minor version update to ProNest® 2019 CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting. Several new features have been added.

PDF import allows programmers and operators to import vector-based PDF files, such as engineering drawings or specification sheets, directly. This eliminates the need for separate .dxf and .dwg files.

Scribe text additions make it possible to mark parts automatically during import with unique identifying information, such as a part name, customer name, or work order number.

Reposition work zones allows parts to span multiple work zones in a single nest as reposition machines can now cut parts in sections, beginning the cut in one work zone before repositioning and completing the cut in another zone.