CIM-Plus

Real Shape Parts Auto-Nesting & integrated CAM Program

for flame cutting machines

Product Oriented SI company

I-Steel Co., Ltd.

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 : ++82-64-702-2290
http://www.autonesting.com e-mail : isteel@autonesting.com
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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
CIM-Plus Unique Features
manual storage and retrieval systems
• 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
Pixel Based Auto Vector Based Auto
Nesting nesting

Recognizes the real shape of sheet and part is useful to optimizes many quantity of similar
geometry by Pixel representation. parts. It pairs the similar part and grouped the
SAA(Simulated Annealing Algorithm) is paired automatically and continuously.
adapted for Pixel Based Auto-Nesting.

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.
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Various Auto- Nesting Features

Multiple Torches Nesting Multiple Sheets Stack

Nesting

divides the sheet according to torch number, decides the optimal number of stack during
and then nests after grouped or paired the nesting automatically.
parts 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.
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Nesting Features

Part Pairing Grouping

Is useful to nest the similar part and the Makes parts as a group after puts together
paired continuously and automatically to easily. the grouped is nested like a part.
save material.
Hole in Hole

Fills parts in the hole inside a part automatically.

Related Industry
Industries using 2D sheet material.
Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries
Heavy Construction equipments
Aerospace
Steel Construction, Plant Industries
Textile, Garment, Shoes
Furniture
etc.
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Complete Graphic User

Interface
HOT Key samples
Mouse Menus &
Functions <CIM-NCPLUS>
F7 : Calls Nest Order Plan window.
F8 : Runs auto-nesting. 
Ctrl + 6 : Tool Path Displaying option
Ctrl + 7 : Lead Point Displaying option

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.
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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

Various Menus and windows on one screen

1
3

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
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Harmonizing in human and computer

Switching automatic and

Local area Nesting
Interactive nesting mode

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)
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
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Batch Mode Options

Batch Input Processing Batch Auto-Nesting

Reads and sorts the multiple orders and parts Decides the optimal size and number of sheets
for a project according to thickness and for a project automatically and continuously
quality of material from ERP, PDM after nests quickly.
automatically

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.
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Part Programming and NC File generation

Part Programming

Geometry Input machining set up

Opens multiple DXF files and recognizes the Selected parts are defined the manufacturing
outer & inner contour, marking line and hole information together such as kerf diameter,
automatically. Also sequences tool path lead in point/length/angle and so on..
according to the cutting direction.

Lead-in edit Bevel Functions

The length, approaching angle and position of Several types of bevel with corner loops are
Lead in/out line & arc can be supported.
defined/redefined.

Insert multiple Lead

in

For longer parts, multiple lead-in is supported to prevent

the heat distortion of material.
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Part Programming and NC File generation

Edit Machining option

Feed speed control Tool path

Speeds up machining time and protect the

distortion, feed speed can be controlled. Can be generated automatically and
changed the tool path by user graphically

Chain cut Machine Sub Program

decreases the piercing time for Lead in/out, Calls to decrease the number of NC blocks.
cut the close part continuously.

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
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Part Programming and NC File generation

Generating NC code

Tool path Machine parameter set-

optimization up

The optimal tool path is generated

automatically to shorten the move of torch. It
Is available to customize NC file format
is also edited as user wants with ease.
quickly and easily for each NC machine.

Generating NC Code 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.
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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

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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.
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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
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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 productivit
- 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!!!