Released on: October 31, 2008, 9:47 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Optimation Leads in Nesting Solution for Fabricators Using
Routers

Press Release Body: For 30 years Optimation(r) has been the world leader in Part
Nesting for Optimized Material and Labor utilization. Consistently providing product
advancement leadership to industry, the company's new Nesting Technology, AxiomVE
make previous nesting methods obsolete. The new technology, Vision Emulation(tm),
allows the system to "see" the shape of parts, just as human eyes would view them.
When a person looks at a part, they see the whole shape and any special features on
the part. This information is then used to determine if the part will fit in an
area of the nest. Vision Emulation eliminates excessive trial and error as well as
excessive rotation.


"Powerful automated nesting and NC Programming software packages are required to
meet the specific requirements of fabricators using routers (stack, plate, wood and
composite)," according to Michael D. Lundy, P.E., President & CEO of Optimation.


OptiRout is a solution for fabricators using routers which automatically matches
geometry to drill sizes within a user-defined tolerances as well as provides an
easy-to-use method of "point-and-shoot" identification of auxiliary router
toolpaths. The software solution Interfaces with most current scanner technology
while automatically detecting geometry requiring an auxiliary router bit. Working
with Part Designs CAD drawings along
with pertinent pre-programmed inputs and manufacturing attributes are imported into
Optimation software. OptiRout is compatible with a wider
range of CAD formats than any other nesting software.


Lundy emphasized that, "The Storehouse of Knowledge is a critical element to the
Optimation solution. Material, machine and tool parameters are stored in the
Knowledge Base, along with other key attributes about your operation. Similarly,
design and key values of the ready-to-nest part program are stored in the Part
Library where they are available for immediate use. Considered together, these
variables can be used to create the most "intelligent" nesting pattern possible,
namely the one best suited to the needs of your situation."

OptiRout also automatically provides rivet or large screw placement in skeleton, as
well as the option of processing single sheet or stack of sheets.
It allows use of alternative materials when nesting for increased material
utilization and provides "Point and Shoot" tab placement after a nest is created.


Some of the special features that fabricators have requested, available in the
OptiRout solution, include the ability to:

...Automatically calculate maximum sheet stack height per nest for stack type routers.

...Automatically place hold-downs such a screws or rivets in
skeleton according to user-defined tab shapes.

...Automatically sort cycles such as drilling for hold-downs, applying
hold-downs, routing, and drilling through hold-downs.

...Provide parameters for identifying zones on the nest for cycle
sorting in order to limit excess rapid travel.

...Permit multiple-pass routing on designated entities.

...Automatically sort toolpaths for processing nests that require the sheet to be
flipped for pocketing on both sides of the material.

Machine tools OptiRout runs by vendor:

Accu-Router
Airing
Camtech
Eckstrom-Carlson
Komo
Motion Master
Multicam
Samho Shoda
Thermwood
Trumpf
Wadkins

Optimation (www.optimation.com) offers benchmarking against any other method of part
nesting; recent benchmarks have show improvements up to 15% in material efficiency
alone. As lean efficiencies are essential, the most advanced nesting technology
guarantees the most important parts are always nested in the next available machine,
providing advanced information to integrated costing, labor reporting, and material
inventory systems. Because Optimation is strong financially and has the most
advanced technology; the company offers direct financing from its own capital
resources.


Optimation
www.optimation.com
Michael D Lundy P.E.
Opti1@optinest.com
877-827-2100


Web Site: http://www.optimation.com

Contact Details: Optimation
704 NW Mock Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-228-2100