Cambrio’s SigmaNEST 2022 software advances CAD/CAM for metal fabricating

Cambrio has introduced version 22 of its SigmaNEST software suite. It includes improvements to all areas of the SigmaSUITE product portfolio, including CAD/CAM nesting for router, bevel, punch, and cut-to-length, and it also expands Connected Shop capabilities for metal fabricators.

The redesigned installer detects all existing products for upgrading. Import capabilities have been improved for the latest native CAD formats, such as sketch association to SigmaNEST operations for NX and 3D part property mapping for SolidWorks. In addition, the SigmaNEST shape library has been improved to enable fast parametric geometry edits for more efficient CAD programming.

The software offers options to change the sheet names in the feature tree, granular control over hatching density for reporting visibility, and multiview layout sequencing. Users also can select the correct machine bed drawing directly from the machine parameters config menu to see their stock in relation to the bed size and slat locations.

A graphical indicator lets users validate tab locations for the entire nest before sending the NC program to production. Additionally, part reporting capabilities have been extended with support for part process parameters such as amperage and gas type, improved visual aids for nest detail text, and the ability to highlight mirrored parts with hatching styles.