Astra R-Nesting - Rectangular nesting software
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Key features
Astra R-Nesting is sheet nesting software for optimized cutting of particle board, metal,
glass and plastics.
With remarkable ease and simplicity, the user can create the order and produce
the cutting layouts of the best quality. To accomplish this, Astra R-Nesting offers
the following capabilities:
- Simple tabular entry of data allows the user to enter the list of parts and panes
into the order form or copy them from Microsoft Excel, Word or other applications.
- Excellent algorithm of automatic nesting reduces costs due to the decrease of waste.
- Quick editing of cutting layouts – the user can use the mouse to rotate and move
the parts over the layout and even drag them to the other layout, use the visual layout
clipboard where he can leave the parts and put them onto the cutting layouts later.
- Special functions enable the creation of precise layout: the user can align parts to
the common base, snap to limit stops, place the part automatically on releasing the
mouse button, etc.
- View and printing of reports, such as cutting layouts, specifications, etc.
| Language of the User Interface: |
English, German, Russian, Bulgarian, Turkish |
| Link to CNC machines: |
HOLZMA, SCM (Gabbiani), Selco, CPOUT format, Giben, Mayer, Felder, Holz-Her, Schelling, Altendorf F45 Elmo, DXF |
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Optimal use of materials Astra R-Nesting offers a set of functions to ensure optimal use
of materials:
- Calculation of offcuts on the cutting layouts – automatic calculation, calculation in the specified area, manual editing using the mouse.
- Inventory of offcuts in stock – manual and automatic entry of offcuts to the storehouse database, editing of the offcuts list, filtering, sorting, calculation of the statistics about all offcuts in stock or offcuts by a selected material
- Priority cutting of offcuts in the new order – automatic and manual selection of offcuts for cutting.
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Use of standard assemblies |
| The nesting order can be made from preset assemblies. The library may contain the
unlimited number of descriptions for assemblies, produced by the enterprise.
The library reduces the data entry time for preparing a nesting order by ten folds –
simply select the required assemblies from the library, run a few commands and the
nesting order is ready. Another advantage of the library is reduction of errors through
a more accurate production of orders when the user adds the list of parts.
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Edge banding of parts |
| The software allows the user to specify edge banding settings for parts.
The unlimited number of edge banding materials is supported. The entered information
is used to calculate the amount and cost of banding material per order. Edge banding
is reflected in reports: on cutting layouts, in specifications, and on part labels.
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Calculation of cutting costs |
| The software calculates the cost of the order based on all used materials
and performed operations. The built-in library allows the user to set the cost of a square
meter for each type of sheet material, the cost of running meter for each type of banding
material, the list and cost of each operation.
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Printable labels |
| Astra R-Nesting can print labels for the order parts,
sheets and offcuts in stock. The user can customize the size and type of labels
to use any special label page, as well as plain office paper.
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Shared network database |
| The program can create a centralized database to enable any corporate network
user to access its data from any workstation.
The user can get information about the items in stock, orders and standard assemblies.
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Customization for a particular enterprise |
Astra R-Nesting offers a unique set of options that can be used
to customize the software for the equipment and technologies of any enterprise.
The user can configure standard properties for each type of material. This includes
the kerf width, edge trimming options, starting direction of cut, and the starting
point of the cut. Advanced options allow the user to set up the maximal length of cut,
minimal and maximal width of the bar to be cut off, etc.
It’s possible to customize the printing options and format of cutting layouts and documentation
to meet the requirements of a particular enterprise. The user can specify the number of
cutting layouts per page, customize the thickness, color and type of lines, font
options, data structure and other options.
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Integration with CAD/CAM/ERP systems |
| Integration with other CAD/CAM/ERP systems is one of the key principles of
Astra R-Nesting. The data from your CAD/CAM/ERP system can be loaded to Astra R-Nesting,
which will return the results of calculations. The program can be run from command line,
import data automatically, generate the cutting layout of the order, calculate
the offcuts and export the results. The user can run the program in the Invisible
mode without displaying the main window. This feature allows the user to run
Astra R-Nesting as a service directly from an external CAD/CAM/ERP system.
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Link to CNC machines |
| Astra R-Nesting software output NC data for CNC cutting machine formats,
such as HOLZMA (PTX), SCM (Gabbiani), Selco (XML), CPOUT format, Giben, Mayer, Felder,
Holz-Her (CPOUT), Schelling (CPOUT), Altendorf F45 Elmo.
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CNC Link
HOLZMA (PTX format)
SCM (Gabbiani)
Selco (XML format)
CPOUT
Giben
Altendorf F45 Elmo
Mayer
Felder
Holz-Her (CPOUT)
Schelling (CPOUT)
DXF format
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See also
Astra S-Nesting - True shape nesting software
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True shape nesting software for optimum use of sheet materials – metal, fabric, leather, stone, etc.
Astra S-Nesting allows to perform quick automatic nesting, manually edit layouts,
print reports, import from DXF format, automatic calculate and edit cutting path
(for laser cutter, plasma cutter etc.), export NC-data into ISO (G-codes), ESSI and DXF
for processing with CNC cutting machine...
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