Sheet Metal Processing
Metalix supports most sheet metal processing technologies and updates its software in accordance with the latest advances in the industry.
cncKad for laser together with AutoNest is your best solution for sheet metal processing with laser cutting machines, handling most precision laser cutting projects.
Based on cutting tables for optimal tool path and cutting parameters, cncKad automatically generates the best technology for your laser cutting machine:
- Best lead-in point with reduced speed
- Corner handling (slow, cooling, loops)
- Automatic MicroJoints/hole slicing
- Advanced piercing control
- Automatic common cuts
- Automatic fly cut
AutoNest Pro gives the best nesting results in the industry.
cncKad + AutoNest is your best solution for sheet metal processing with plasma machines.
cncKad allows you to reach your machine’s optimal performance by enhancing your plasma machine operation and adding extra functionality.
Based on cutting tables for optimal tool path and cutting parameters, cncKad automatically generates the best technology for your machine:
- Best lead-in point with reduced speed
- Corner handling (slow, cooling, loops)
- Automatic MicroJoints/hole slicing
- Advanced piercing control
- Support for different marking options
- Bridge cutting and chain cutting to reduce piercing
- Automatic common cuts
- Multi-head support
- CCW/CW cutting directions
AutoNest Pro gives the best nesting results in the industry, including support for multi-torch machines.
Watch a video showing plasma cutting with cncKad.
Plasma with Bevel: cncKad supports plasma machines with a 5-axes bevel head, including 3D simulation of the machine and the part.
cncKad for punching + AutoNest is your best solution for manufacturing with punch machines.
cncKad for punching supports:
- Automatic tooling
- Automatic repositions for working range and clamp avoidance
- Automatic part handling:
- MicroJoints
- Chute
- Pickup with vacuum
- Support for advanced tooling, including forming, tapping, wheels, marking, deburring
- Automatic common cuts
Parts processed with cncKad for punch + laser/plasma machines are automatically tooled and optimally nested.
AutoNest Pro gives the best nesting in the industry, while considering tooling and turrets and maximizing common cuts.
Shearing allows you to cut your sheet with scissors; i.e., with two blades positioned at a 90° angle. After cncKad processes your parts with internal shapes, chamfered entities, etc., you can shear your sheet:
- Choose between single hit and long cut, with or without clamp reposition.
- Shear horizontally or vertically, or allow cncKad to select the best option.
- Determine the bin number for the scrap or part yourself, or allow cncKad to deposit the instances of your parts automatically in a bin.
cncKad for coil + AutoNest is your best solution for manufacturing with coil punch and shear machines:
- cncKad supports automatic tooling, multiple cassette layouts, special tools, optimized double hits with both cassettes, and automatic common cuts.
- AutoNest gives the best nesting results in the industry, while maximizing common cuts. The software organizes the parts with identical lengths (or with a predefined length range) into slices/SubNests. Then it adjusts the slice length according to the parts’ lengths.
cncKad for routers + AutoNest is your best solution for manufacturing with routers.
cncKad supports automatic tooling, multiple passes, multi-milling, various drilling tools, and automatic common-cuts.
AutoNest gives the best nesting results in the industry, while maximizing common cuts.
cncKad for busbar + AutoNest is your best solution for manufacturing with busbar machines.
cncKad supports an extensive library of busbar parts, with automatic tooling, part marking, and automatic common cuts.
A bending program can be generated for each part.
AutoNest gives the best nesting results in the industry.