SigmaTUBE SW

Complete Tube and Pipe Nesting within SOLIDWORKS

Easy, Intelligent, Versatile

With the ability to break down an entire tube assembly, SigmaTUBE SW can separate parts by nesting tasks, nest each part for optimum yield, and apply advanced toolpath techniques all in a matter of seconds. SigmaTUBE software supports laser and plasma cutting for tubes of any shape along with all common structural profiles.

SigmaTUBE SW can transform your fabrication process

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Feature Recognition for Assembly Importing and Work Orders

SigmaTUBE SW automatically examines the entire assembly to identify which parts are applicable for programming. Parts are then automatically grouped according to their profile and material. Quoting the complete part assembly is made easy by integrating SigmaQUOTE to provide support for costing and scheduling work orders.

Flexible part creation
Simple and powerful toolpathing
Fully 3D environment
Easy reports and data management

Flexible Part Creation

Imports all major native CAD files for parts and assembly processing
A parametric shape library helps designers create tube and pipe parts instantly
Advanced profile and feature recognition gives users more flexibility to design parts in a wide variety of formats and methods

Simple and Powerful Toolpathing

Automatic and manual control for quality assignment provides quick and accurate cutting toolpaths
Weld preparation toolpaths for pipe joints are easily added to reduce model rework
Seamless toolpath compensation for non-bevel machines eliminates the need to redraw parts to create accurate and usable toolpaths
Common-line and partial common-line nesting support reduces cutting and piercing time as well as minimizes material waste

Fully 3D Environment

3D view lets users visualize the movement of machine head and nested parts including rapids
Powerful editing controls can correct collision alerts and customize cutting orientation
Flexibility to program single parts, assemblies, and even modify individual toolpath elements on the nest level

Easy Reports and Data Management

Customizable reports detail the cutting process with part and layout imaging as well as valuable details about the cutting process
Inventory control allows for accurate tracking of available inventory and remnants for all supported tube shapes

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Geometry Modules
Generate standard dimension driven tube shapes with miters, copes, and common tube assembly structures.
Toolpath Modules
Automatic toolpath generation for single part runs.
Generate geometry compensated toolpath to trim away extra material on bevel geometry for a perfect weld fit without cutting true bevels.
Generate 5-axis toolpath for bevel cutting machines for a true to model finish.
Program advanced NC capabilities like auto cut quality and toolpath generation for open section toolpath.
Nesting Modules
Length-based nesting for optimum material yield on straight end cut geometries.
Improved material yield by flipping and rotating parts for a true-to-geometry nest for miter, cope, and complex geometry end cuts.
Productivity Modules
Complete material inventory management with remnant tracking
Streamlined job tracking with scheduling, autoloading parts for nesting, and updating orders with actual parts cut.