Released on: August 9, 2008, 10:50 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Fabricators Using Punches Choose OptiPunch by Optimation

Press Release Body: "Powerful automated nesting and NC Programming software packages
are rarely available to fabricators using punches only (nesting and blank-to-size
single part), punches in combination with out process (plasma, laser, shear or
rout), or FMS cells with auto loading, unloading, and sorting mechanisms," according
to Michael D. Lundy, P.E., President & CEO of Optimation.


Optimation\'s OptiPunch is a powerful software solution which is able to manage and
manipulate a broad range of Tool Definition, Tool Station and Tool Changer
parameters to create your most effective nesting pattern, quickly and efficiently.
CAD drawings along with pertinent pre-programmed inputs and manufacturing attributes
are imported into Optimation software and OptiPunch is compatible with a wider range
of CAD formats than any other nesting software.


In a Punch-only application, the software solution, OptiPunch automatically selects
preferred tool set as well as provides specific part tooling based on tool types of
radius, tabbing, cluster, slitter, and single hit. It also calculates tabbing tool
placement automatically as well automatically punches out irregular shaped holes and
notches. Lundy commented that the OptiPunch solution, "Can tool parts using material
dependent scallop control and will match tool tolerances to individual over and
undersize single hits. It recognizes die clearance limitations as defined by the
user per material type and automatically warns the user of geometric areas with no
applicable tooling."

Other benefits to fabricators using OptiPunch include the ability to:

.Recognize and automatically match cluster punches to geometry.

.Apply rotational tooling such as rectangular or square shapes to linear and arc
type geometry.

.Utilize corner radius tools automatically if desired.

.Apply lead-in starter punches if applicable per material type.

..Automatically recognizes whether a tooled part should be grain constrained due to
tooling limitations per machine.

.Automatically assign tools without assigning specific stations until time of nest
creation for maximum flexibility.

.Provide a full-featured set of tools for interaction if desired.

.Configure in a \"blank-to-size\" single part program mode for handling non-nest type
parts (calculates clamp positions automatically).

.Calculate micro-tab and micro-joint placement based upon tool path size if
applicable.




Machine tools OptiPunch runs by vendor:

Murata Wiedemann
New Automation
W. A. Whitney
Amada
C. Behrens Machinery
Finn-Power
Franklin
Mazak
Nisshinbo
Pullmax
Strippit / LVD
Trumpf
Salvagnini
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 EmulationT, 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