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News Release from: Nexus Media Communications
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial Team on 03 February 2005

CAD/CAM Nesting Software Provider at
Weldex

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Success at Weldex for Leading CAD/CAM Nesting Software Provider

SigmaTEK Europe , the leading provider of SigmaNEST nesting software for laser, oxyfuel, plasma, waterjet, turret punch and routing machines found Weldex 2003 to be a great success, gaining at least two new customers as a result of the show SigmaNEST software features include the ability to quickly and easily create detailed drawings and efficient nested part layouts, as well as maximise production and inventory control

The advantages of true shape nesting given by the software allow users to reduce remnant material inventory, speed up NC programming, improve material utilization and improve time and cost estimates.

After a visit to SigmaTEK's Weldex stand, digger manufacturer Katmex invested in four full seats of SigmaNEST SNW303.

This has given them full control over the plate metal coming into the factory and the remnants they produce.

The company cuts up 70 tonnes of steel per day to produce various components for their range of diggers.

As a result of purchasing the SigmaNEST software, Katmex has made a 8% material saving and a 30% time saving on production.

Another success story for SigmaTEK, again resulting from a visit to their Weldex stand, was with tractor cab manufacturer Airflow Streamlines PLC.

The company, who produce tractor cabs for JCB/Caterpillar vehicles, have a 24-hour production line and required a nesting solution for 4 Trumpf laser cutters and a Trumpf punching machine.

SigmaTEK installed a Powerpack SNW303 to produce the programs and to give accurate production cutting times.

This has meant the company can forward plan their production needs and SigmaTEK is currently working with them to reduce production times further, enabling them to free up at least an extra shift per week.

Manufacturing Manager of Airflow Streamlines PLC Alex Thompson feels that SigmaTEK has proved their weight in gold, "Our visit to their stand at Weldex was fortuitous as the SigmaNEST software has meant we have saved 5% on material and a 30% overall saving".

" In real terms, this represents a £900,000 saving in resources in a year".

" We also saw a return on our initial outlay within just 2 weeks." SigmaTEK Europe Area Sales Manager, Graham Doveston is overjoyed with the results gained from exhibiting at Weldex 2003".

" "These new customers are just two examples of the lucrative deals secured at Weldex - and we are still working on other leads! The show was a great success for our company and we will definitely be exhibiting at Weldex 2006.".

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