CIM-Plus Real Shape Parts Auto-Nesting integrated CAM

CIM-Plus Real Shape Parts Auto-Nesting & integrated CAM Program for flame cutting machines Product Oriented SI company I-Steel Co. , Ltd. H. Q : 4 th Floor, 604 -15, Bupyung Gu, Inchon, Korea Research C. : Engineering Div. A-Dong 7126, Cheju Univ. , Cheju, Korea http: //www. autonesting. com e-mail : isteel@autonesting. com Tel : ++82 -32 -507 -5607 Tel : ++82 -64 -702 -2290

www. autonesting. com CIM-Plus Overview CIM-Plus contains; • 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 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.

CIM-NEST Real Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates Real Shape Parts Auto-nesting Algorithm Pixel Based Auto Nesting Recognizes the real shape of sheet and part geometry by Pixel representation. SAA(Simulated Annealing Algorithm) is adapted for Pixel Based Auto-Nesting. Vector Based Auto nesting is useful to optimizes many quantity of similar parts. It pairs the similar part and grouped the paired automatically and continuously. 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. 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.

CIM-NEST Real Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates Various Auto- Nesting Features Multiple Torches Nesting divides the sheet according to torch number, and then nests after grouped or paired the parts automatically. Multiple Sheets Stack Nesting decides the optimal number of stack during nesting automatically. Auto-Nesting on the real shape remnant sheets Nests automatically on the remnant sheet materials which created after nested. 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.

CIM-NEST Real Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates Nesting Features Part Pairing Grouping Is useful to nest the similar part and the paired continuously and automatically to save material. Makes parts as a group after puts together easily. the grouped is nested like a part. Hole in Hole Fills parts in the hole inside a part automatically. Related Industry Industries using 2 D sheet material. Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Heavy Construction equipments Aerospace Steel Construction, Plant Industries Textile, Garment, Shoes Furniture etc.

CIM-NEST Real Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates Complete Graphic User Interface HOT Key samples Mouse Menus & Functions F 7 : Calls Nest Order Plan window. F 8 : Runs auto-nesting. Ctrl + 6 : Tool Path Displaying option Ctrl + 7 : Lead Point Displaying option 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. 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. Ctrl + R : Releases the fixed parts Alt + A : Array. Ctrl + G/Ctrl+U: Grouping / Ungrouping Various Menus and windows on one screen 1 3 2 4 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 5 • 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

CIM-NEST Real Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates Harmonizing in human and computer Switching automatic and Local area Nesting Interactive nesting mode Can support the human interface during autonesting. Ctrl+Break hot key option gets the nesting stop and switches the interactive mode. And then runs automatically again. (Only for Pixel Mode) Nests on the local area which user defined by windows or on the empty space after deleted the unsatisfied parts on the nest. 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

CIM-NEST Real Shape parts Auto-Nesting system simultaneously on Multiple Plates Batch Mode Options Batch Input Processing Batch Auto-Nesting Reads and sorts the multiple orders and parts for a project according to thickness and quality of material from ERP, PDM automatically Decides the optimal size and number of sheets for a project automatically and continuously after nests quickly. Rectangular part shapes recognition Reads the text file and converts each rectangular part from the text data, the length and width value automatically. Batch Auto-Nesting Set up The 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. 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.

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation Part Programming Geometry Input machining set up Opens multiple DXF files and recognizes the outer & inner contour, marking line and hole automatically. Also sequences tool path according to the cutting direction. Selected parts are defined the manufacturing information together such as kerf diameter, lead in point/length/angle and so on. . Lead-in edit 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. Insert multiple Lead in 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 Feed speed control Speeds up machining time and protect the distortion, feed speed can be controlled. Chain cut decreases the piercing time for Lead in/out, cut the close part continuously. Tool path Can be generated automatically and changed the tool path by user graphically Machine Sub Program Calls to decrease the number of NC blocks. 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

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation Generating NC code Tool path optimization The optimal tool path is generated automatically to shorten the move of torch. It is also edited as user wants with ease. Generating NC Code Machine parameter set-up Is available to customize NC file format quickly and easily for each NC machine. Others Generating DXF file from NC file. Converting EIA format to ESSI format or vice versa NC file is generated automatically according to machine parameters. NC code simulator : Simulating tool movement by NC file.

CIM-NCPLUS Part Programming and NC File generation Product information control Managing the product information (Customizable Option) Managing the database including the part, tool, sheet, nest, inventory status and so on. Job order sheet Job order is outputted

www. autonesting. com Family Products (Options) Nesting for aerospace routing machine Proves over 10% better machine productivity and material efficiency with optimal nesting and optimizing machining program especially for aerospace industry. 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. Auto-Nesting for Guillotining (Shearing) Creats the several hundreds nests automatically in just a few seconds and better material efficiency than human does 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.

www. autonesting. com Benefit of CIM-Plus Engine program to generate production information. Production Plan Production Results Production Execution - 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 The benefits of CIM-Plus 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

www. autonesting. com 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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