Peddinghaus "same-system" Process
SDS understands Peddinghaus' "same-system" process of punch and plasma cutting. Continuous material flow, maximum material utilization, and consolidating multiple operations are vital when you're punching heavy plate or structural steel --- and SDS has developed specific software features to accomplish them all with the Peddinghaus System.

Continuous One-way Feed
Peddi-Nest intelligently generates punching order and NC code to keep the plate moving in a constant forward motion. Utilizing the FPB's unique tool arrangement, SDS-generated NC programs continue to "punch-ahead" until the plate moves under the plasma torch. The program then cuts the parts and logically trims the plate before further punching is resumed. This process is possible through SDS' "Shear Zone" feature. No moving the plate forward, punching, then moving backward, punching, and so on. One-way feed also assures greater accuracy in hole placement, since the plate is not shifted back and forth during punching.

Shear Zone
Incorporated into SDS' automatic nesting function is the shear zone feature. Based on a preset minimum distance, the nesting program automatically nests parts into shear zones (typically the "drop-down" distance to the outfeed roller). The Shear Zone distance is user-definable.

Automatic Plate Trim
After all punches are made and parts are plasma cut, Peddi-Nest automatically shears at the pre-assigned distance intervals (i.e. 20", 24", 48", etc.) to make the plate more manageable as it comes off the machine.

Advanced Shape/Trim Nest
Automatically lays parts side by side and rotates them to match interlocking angles and contours. Provides nesting efficiency settings and 0, 45, or 90 degree automatic part rotation increments. Places shear lines on each plate based on pre-assigned Shear Zone distance. Peddi-Nest also provides rectangular and manual nesting features.

Nest List Feature
You can enter varying plate sizes and quantities of a certain material to be automatically nested on, ahead of stock plate.

Tool Edit Windows Application
Lets you set the parameters (such as tool, tool color(s) for the drawing, feedrate, kerf, and more) for your Peddi-Nest post processor, plus any other post processors in your SDS system. Each attribute can be adjusted for individual material types.

Automatic Part Tooling Within CAD Drawing
Quickly and automatically tools holes, then the part perimeter, according to your preset tooling parameters.

NC Code Editor and Cut Line Viewing
SDS' Download Que lets you edit NC code, as well as view the nested plate with cut lines -- all before your download to the controller.

Personalized training & support
ShopData backs its software with 120+ collective years of metal fabricating experience and 29+ years in business. No cutting software company has more expertise! We offer hands-on, customized training at your site or ours. Take advantage of our 24/7 phone support through the annual ShopSource Support and Upgrade program.

The Complete Peddi-Nest Package Includes:

• SDS/Peddi-Nest post processor module
• CAD part design with automatic part tooling, DXF import/export
• 64 pre-programmed common shapes
• Tool Edit database (for Windows)
• Tooling and costing reports
• Advanced Shape/Trim nesting
• Download QUE for managing NC files
• CNC cutting
• SDS personalized training (4 days on-site)