CIM-Plus Real Shape Parts Auto-Nesting & integrated CAM Program for flame cutting machines I-Steel Co., Ltd. Product Oriented SI company H.Q : 4 th Floor,

CIM-PlusReal Shape Parts Auto-Nesting & integrated CAM Program

for flame cutting machines

I-Steel Co., Ltd.Product Oriented SI company

H.Q : 4th Floor, 604-15, Bupyung Gu, Inchon, Korea Tel : ++82-32-507-5607 Research C.: Engineering Div. A-Dong 7126, Cheju Univ., Cheju, Korea Tel : ++82-64-702-2290http://www.autonesting.com e-mail : [email protected]

CIM-Plus Overview

• CIM-Nest : Automatic Nesting Program with unique technologies.

• CIM-NCPlus : Automatic Part and NC Programming Interactive Nesting

The above two programs can be run individually or integrated together.

CIM-Nest is differentiated by its unique algorithms and technologies for flame cutting machines.

-Pixel Based representation and adapted SAA (Simulated Annealing Algorithms)

-Pairing automatically and continuously for single parts as well as the paired during nesting

-Vector based nesting algorithms

CIM-NCPlus supports various flame cutting users’ specific requirements. It reads multiple DXF part geometry files as well as multiple parts geometry and information on a DXF file according to CAD layer set-up at once.

- Inputs Multiple single DXF Part geometries as well as multiple parts on a DXF file.

- Controls and sorts automatically by quality and thickness for a project

-creates and edits Part Programming automatically or interactively

-generates Tool path and supports machining functions

-Simulates Tool Path graphically with controlling the feed control

-Generates Summary sheet output and NC files

There are two CIM-Plus optional programs as below,

• Batch Nesting Option : useful to generate the multiple nests automatically when determines

the total amount and proper size of each sheet for a project

• CIM-Plus Manager : Real time based software for inventory management of automated or

manual storage and retrieval systems

CIM-Plus contains;

CIM-Plus Unique Features

• Inputting multiple single DXF part files as well as multiple parts on a DXF file

• Recognizing the real shape of parts by pixel representation

• Automatically nesting the several ten parts on multiple plates simultaneously.

• Generating the different nest results every iteration as likely as human does.

• fewer nesting options because it is real automatic nesting program by itself.

• Switching automatic and interactive mode during nest in pixel nesting mode.

• Interactive nest by semi-automatic nesting functions.

• Displaying all parts, plates and nests information on one screen.

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Real Shape Parts Auto-nesting Algorithm

Recognizes the real shape of sheet and part geometry by Pixel representation. SAA(Simulated Annealing Algorithm) is adapted for Pixel Based Auto-Nesting.

Pixel Based Auto Nesting

is useful to optimizes many quantity of similar parts. It pairs the similar part and grouped the paired automatically and continuously.

Vector Based Auto nesting

Auto-Nesting on Multiple sheets simultaneously

Nests automatically to locate a part on the other sheet and exchange parts to find the better nest automatically as likely as human can do. During nest, it’s simulated the nesting so that user can inspire the better nest.

Combination of Pixel and Vector based Auto-Nesting

is useful to save the material with pairing and grouping automatically in the Vector based Auto-nesting mode, and then searches the empty space and puts the smaller parts in it. User can combine two nesting modes.

CIM-NESTReal Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates

Various Auto- Nesting Features

divides the sheet according to torch number, and then nests after grouped or paired the parts automatically.

Multiple Torches Nesting Multiple Sheets Stack Nesting

Auto-Nesting set up includes

Managing the part and order number

Mirroring option during nesting

Part rotation

Part status

Priority

Grain constraint

Edit totally of Quantity and part rotation

Call the parts by item, quality, thickness from

Database.

Auto-Nesting on the real shape remnant sheets

decides the optimal number of stack during nesting automatically.

CIM-NESTReal Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates

Nests automatically on the remnant sheet materials which created after nested.

Nesting Features

Grouping

Related Industry

Industries using 2D sheet material.

Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries

Heavy Construction equipments

Aerospace

Steel Construction, Plant Industries

Textile, Garment, Shoes

Furniture

etc.

Hole in Hole

Makes parts as a group after puts together easily. the grouped is nested like a part.

Part Pairing

Is useful to nest the similar part and the paired continuously and automatically to save material.

Fills parts in the hole inside a part automatically.

CIM-NESTReal Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates

Complete Graphic User Interface

Mouse Menus & Functions

Various Menus and windows on one screen

HOT Key samples

Displaying the total sheet information

Displaying the parts shapes and information

various menus/GUI (Mouse, Pop-up, Pull-Down,

Hot-Key)

Displaying the previous nest

Displaying the program status

Zoom in/out with mouse scroll and Pan by scroll button + mouse left button. The mouse menu is appeared by pressing the mouse right button.

• Menus

1. Main Menu: Pull down menu containing all program menus

2. File Toolbar: to handle the file related functions like Open or Save File

3. Nest Toolbar: the tool bar including the nest related menus

4. Cutting Toolbar: the toolbar including part programming and machining

5. Mode Toolbar: Switching to Part Programming/Nesting/Cutting/Simulation mode

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F7 : Calls Nest Order Plan window.

F8 : Runs auto-nesting. 

Ctrl + 6 : Tool Path Displaying option

Ctrl + 7 : Lead Point Displaying option

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Ctrl + C : Copies part

Ctrl + X : Deletes part

Ctrl + A : Selects all Parts on the nest

Ctrl + F : Fixes Parts on the nest, not move later.

Ctrl + R : Releases the fixed parts

Alt + A : Array.

Ctrl + G/Ctrl+U: Grouping / Ungrouping

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Harmonizing in human and computer

Can support the human interface during auto-nesting. Ctrl+Break hot key option gets the nesting stop and switches the interactive mode. And then runs automatically again. (Only for Pixel Mode)

Switching automatic and

Interactive nesting mode Local area Nesting

Semi-automatic edit functions

Edits the nest semi-automatically before/after

auto nest.

Rotate, sweep, mirror, move, gap fill

Nests the parts semi-automatically by space

key- Simple stroke of the space bar compacts

nest results automatically.

Dimension checking for part clearance

Easy switching between auto and manual modes

Nests on the local area which user defined by windows or on the empty space after deleted the unsatisfied parts on the nest.

CIM-NESTReal Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates

Batch Mode Options

Reads and sorts the multiple orders and parts for a project according to thickness and quality of material from ERP, PDM automatically

Batch Input Processing

Decides the optimal size and number of sheets for a project automatically and continuously after nests quickly.

Batch Auto-Nesting

Batch Auto-Nesting Set upThe more nesting iterates, the better nest can be generated. In the left window, user can set up the number of iteration, target efficiency, and so on.

Rectangular part shapes recognition

Reads the text file and converts each rectangular part from the text data, the length and width value automatically.

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Iteration number for each nest

Time out period for the nest

Target material Efficiency to meet user requirement

Available Maximum and minimum size of material

etc.

Part Programming

Opens multiple DXF files and recognizes the outer & inner contour, marking line and hole automatically. Also sequences tool path according to the cutting direction.

Geometry Input

Selected parts are defined the manufacturing information together such as kerf diameter, lead in point/length/angle and so on..

machining set up

Lead-in edit

Insert multiple Lead in

Bevel Functions

The length, approaching angle and position of Lead in/out line & arc can be defined/redefined.

Several types of bevel with corner loops are supported.

For longer parts, multiple lead-in is supported to prevent the heat distortion of material.

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation

Edit Machining option

Speeds up machining time and protect the distortion, feed speed can be controlled.

Feed speed control Tool path

Interactive Nesting like Tetris Nests and Generates NC file for single parts

or multiple parts interactively.

Keeping the part clearance and distance

between part and material during nest

Hot Key

- Ctrl+A: Select all parts on the nest

- Ctrl+C: Copying part

- Ctrl+X: Deleting part

- Ctrl+G/Ctrl+H: Grouping/ Ungrouping

- A: Move left - D: Move right

- W: Move top - S: Move down

- R: Rotate - T: Rotate reversely

Chain cut Machine Sub Program

Can be generated automatically and changed the tool path by user graphically

decreases the piercing time for Lead in/out, cut the close part continuously.

Calls to decrease the number of NC blocks.

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation

Generating NC code

The optimal tool path is generated automatically to shorten the move of torch. It is also edited as user wants with ease.

Tool path optimization

Machine parameter set-up

Generating NC Code

NC file is generated automatically according to machine parameters.

Others

Generating DXF file from NC file.

Converting EIA format to ESSI format or vice versa

NC code simulator : Simulating tool movement by NC file.

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation

Is available to customize NC file format quickly and easily for each NC machine.

Product information control

Managing the database including the part, tool, sheet, nest, inventory status and so on.

Managing the product information (Customizable Option)

Job order sheet

Job order is outputted

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation

Family Products (Options)

Proves over 10% better machine productivity and material efficiency with optimal nesting and optimizing machining program especially for aerospace industry.

Nesting for aerospace routing machine

Auto-Nesting for beam and stiffener

Takes just 5 seconds to nest 24,000 parts on 10 different sized beams, resulting in normally 97~99% material efficiency.

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Creats the several hundreds nests automatically in just a few seconds and better material efficiency than human does

Auto-Nesting for Guillotining (Shearing)

Auto-Nesting for Slitting

Creates the several hundreds of slitting plan outputs in a few seconds and better material efficiency than human does. It could be integrated with our own developed APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) system.

Benefit of CIM-Plus

Engine program to generate production information.

The benefits of CIM-Plus

Production Plan

Production Execution

Production Results

- Plan : Generating the material procurement or quotation list with ERP interface

- Execution : Generating the optimal machining plan and Monitoring the status of material and parts

- Results : Reporting the production result and updating it to ERP database

Generating the material purchase list quickly

Saving the material cost

Managing the parts and plates effectively

Improving the machining performance

Integrating the product information with ERP system

Decreasing the quality error

Decreasing the labor cost with high throughput

Reducing the program time

Allowing JIT (Just In Time) operation

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Customer List

Replacing the most expensive nesting programs with CIM-Plus

Soosan Special Vehicle : Replaced Optinest of Optimation Inc.

- Using for Tanaka Gas, MG Plasma, Daewoo Laser

Korean Air Line : Replaced PINS of Precision Engineering Inc.

- Trumpf Router

- 10% better material efficiency comparing to human nest, 15% better machine productivity

- Interfaced with its MRP system

Soosung Airframe : Replaced Optirout of Optimation Inc.

- 20% better material efficiency comparing to Optirout auto-nesting

- Programmed to Converted Optimation Q file

KAI : Replaced Optirout of Optimation Inc.

- Accurouter

Using various industries and machines.

Shipbuilding : CNC GAS, Plasma

- Shin-A, Jungjin Precision

Heavy construction vehicles and special vehicles : CNC GAS, Plasma, Laser

- Soosan Special Vehicle, Yujeon Steel

Aerospace (Occupied 100% Korean aerospace market): CNC Router

- KAL, KAI, Soosung

Steel Construction : CNC Gas

- Younghwa, Lucky, Jinsan, Sejin, Dongseo

Engineering : Generating cutting Plan

- Bookyong Engineering, TS ENG

Plant : ERP/DNC/Monitoring Interface

- Daedong Heavy industry

Texile : cutting manually

- Busan Texile

Shoe : Participated in the development of machine for shoe

- Taekwang

Wooden : Wood Running Saw

- Kodo

Product information system: Interfacing with ERP

- Jegun Precision.

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Thank you!!!Thank you!!!

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