Released on: September 18, 2008, 4:27 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Fabricators Using Laser Machines Look for Nesting Solutions
by Optimation

Press Release Body: OptiLaser by Optimation, utilizes a Collision Avoidance expert
system in order to optimize the toolpath by maintaining a head-down position during
rapid traverse whenever possible, avoiding tipped-up pieces; it provides a
full-featured approach that allows the user to specify which parts can be common
edge cut when a part is libraried. “Powerful automated nesting and NC Programming
software packages are rarely available to fabricators using laser machines --flying
or fixed optic, hybrid,” according to Michael D. Lundy, P.E., President & CEO of
Optimation.

OptiLaser determines kerf side and direction automatically as well as sets feed
rates and powersetting based on geometry. Users can manually key orders into
OptiLaser directly, or it can be interfaced to any scheduling system that outputs an
ASCII file, eliminating the need to manually re-enter. Orders are automatically
checked to ensure that the part can be produced and "flagged," if needed (for First
Article Inspection, for example, or if engineering changes are detected). All clean
orders are placed in the Active Order File while those not passing inspection are
sent to the Suspended Orders File. This module enables the software to read the
Active Order File for the current demand of parts, extract the appropriate
ready-to-nest parts from the Part Library's Master File and, drawing on the
parameters you have established in the "Knowledge Base," create the optimal nesting
pattern. The Nesting Module's ability to use several intelligent tools to create the
nest is one of the primary advantages of Optimation's software and, ultimately, the
feature that enables you to get the parts you need, when you need them, in their
exact quantities, at the lowest cost.


Lundy noted, ”OptiLaser reads and applies key manufacturing information marks for
bend lines, weld lines, grain direction, part numbers, order numbers, or anything
you need with Geometric Marking and Text Etching. It also provides "Point and
Shoot" tab placement after a nest is created as well as automatically creates
lead-in/lead-out based on a lead-in library.”

Machine tools OptiLaser runs by vendor:
Alabama Laser Systems
Amada
Bystronics
Cincinnati
Heid
Laser Lab
Mazak
MG
Mitsubishi
Murata Wiedemann
Strippit LVD
Tanaka
Trumpf
For 30 years Optimation® 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™, 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.
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