We’ve used the PlateSaver technique on several nests already, and we’re seeing better material optimization rates, especially with thicker, rectangular parts.”
Plasma Cutting Services
Plasma, PlateSaver
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ProNest® CAD/CAM part nesting software for advanced mechanized cutting is designed to supercharge your cutting operation, helping you achieve greater automation, efficiency, and profitability. Brought to you by the cutting experts at Hypertherm, ProNest can optimize performance for plasma, laser, waterjet, and oxyfuel cutting machines.
Software information
Benefits
Supported applications
Standard features
Optional modules
Industry 4.0 automation
Improve efficiency and productivity by integrating ProNest with your ERP/MRP/MES system. What were once manual and redundant tasks can now be queued, tracked, and combined more easily. And inventory will be better managed for faster turnover and reduced waste. All of which adds to your profitability.
System requirements
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CPU |
1.4 GHz processor or faster |
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Memory |
8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) |
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Display |
VGA display with at least 256 colors and a resolution of 1024 x 768 |
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Disk space |
6 GB available disk space |
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Microsoft® Windows® operating system |
Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit OS only) |
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Spreadsheet program |
Microsoft Excel® 2010 or later is recommended for editing ProNest settings spreadsheets. |
| Browser
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Supported browsers for the ProNest Server web app:
Note: Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge Legacy are not supported. |
Resources
Manuals and documents
See who is using ProNest
Combining Plazmax’s proprietary bevel head and Hypertherm True Bevel technology, the machine allows the production team to skip the time-consuming task of dialing in bevel cutting parameters, and creates accurate and consistent beveled edges in a single step.
GH Engineering Ltd
Metal fabricator
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To get the most out of our investment in the XPR® system, we started using ProNest® with PlateSaver™ technology. Immediately our standard of service rose considerably.”
Metalgusa, Brazil
Plasma, PlateSaver
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Quality and reliability were our big drivers for the purchase.”
Behlen Industries
Plasma, True Hole® technology
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Nesting is easier and faster now, and we have become more productive.”
Chungyong Ind. Co., LTD.
Shipbuilding
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Thus far using ProNest, we have experienced a savings of 5% across the board in material utilization which translates into an annual savings of $50,000 in material alone.”
Construction Products, Inc.
Rotary pipe/tube, plasma, laser
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With our prior software… for six years we tweaked and massaged the parameters and never got where we wanted to be... Then here comes ProNest with all of the parameters built-in. We now have a standard that we use, and that is the Hypertherm parameter settings.”
Craig Manufacturing
Plasma, True Hole® technology, Rapid Part™ technology
"The software is simple to use, easy to learn, and the support staff is knowledgeable and willing to adapt to our specific needs, plus the total investment was far less than other packages with similar functionality." - Creative Edge Master Shop
Specialty flooring
Waterjet
“With a single programming solution, our programming time and operator training is significantly reduced.” - DenCol Supply
Metal service center
Laser; Plate machine (Peddinghaus), Reposition machine (Whitney), plasma, oxyfuel
"It has more than doubled our programming productivity." - Olympic Steel, Inc.
Metal service center
Laser, oxyfuel, plasma
“True Hole® technology is great. It has reduced the need for drilling and punching, and we use it every day. It’s wonderful.” - Quality Machine Co. Inc.
Job shop
SureCut™ technology
Today, ENxin reports increased productivity due to faster cut speed and cutting bolt-holes and slots on the plasma machine instead of performing as a secondary operation. -
Shandong Enxin
Special vehicle manufacturing
Plasma, True Hole® technology, Rapid Part™ technology
“True Hole improves the look and quality of our products, and ProNest makes it easy.” - T&J Manufacturing
Fabricator
Plasma, True Hole® technology
“What used to take four hours to complete now takes only 20 minutes." - Top Tier, Inc.
Manufacturing
ERP/MRP integration (pc/MRP)
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