FastCAM has been supplying PC-based software for Burning, Shearing and Sawing/Drilling machines for over 25 years.The FastCUT Optimizer program provides nested cutting plans for rectangular and linear stock. Powerful algorithms deliver substantial savings in seconds and the program generates pick lists and cutting patterns. Use for metal, timber, plastics, glass and 'like' products for maximize yield. Handles multiple stock sizes and parts consolidation. Optimize on material or handling.
Cut and Paste from Excel. Covers sheared and sawn processing with kerf width allowance for saw blade.
There are about 30 OEM manufacturers in the U.S. And Canada building entry level and Light Industrial cnc plasma cutting machines. There are about a dozen that have been in business for more than 5 years, and a small handful that have been building machines for over 15 years. FastCut CNC is located in Canada (Kamloops BC), is a good company and has been in business for more than 5 years, a good sign!The big guys in this business are: Plasmacam, Torchmate, ArcLight Dynamics, Dynatorch, EZCut CNC, Shop Sabre and Starlab. All use Hypertherm plasma except Torchmate (they use their own Lincoln plasma). Each have a variety of different models, sizes and prices.I work closely with virtually all of these manufacturers as they use Hypertherm plasma cutters and Software on the majority of machines sold.
I am more than happy to help anyone develop a short list of good OEM CNC machine providers that best fit their needs (ease of use, learning curve, size of table, price, etc.).as everyone has different criteria. Since I don't want to play favorites on machine brand I prefer to help potential buyers off the public forum.keeps me out of trouble!These small cnc plasma tables have come a long way in the last 5 years or so.great cut quality, easy to learn and operate, and very productive for small shops.some are even affordable for hobby use. I have had plasma cnc machines in my home shop for over 18 years.its a tool I can't do without. Jim Colt Hypertherm Posts: 55 Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:11 pm Location: New Hampshire, USA.
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Meanwhile, the software compatibility is quite good. Our product can be used with multiple CAD / CAM design software, such as TYPE3, Artcam, JD, Wentai carving, UG, MasterCAM, PowerMill, and others. The desktop mini CNC engraver is widely used in advertising industry, woodworking industry, mold industry and material processing. Entering the CNC plasma cutting industry as an outsider, FastCut CNC has designed and developed practical CNC systems that are specific to plasma cutting. Many CNC plasma systems use software and hardware from mills, routers, lasers and other machinery that does not have the same characteristics as plasma cutting.