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For a CNC tube plasma cutting machine to deliver ease of use, efficiency, and enhanced fabrication capabilities, it needs not only robust, dependable physical construction but also versatile, user-friendly software that saves time, reduces manual labor, and ensures effective material handling. While all automated systems come with software designed to help maximize outputs, not all software solutions are “one size fits all.” Your project’s complexity, the range of processes required, and other factors will influence which software package is best suited to achieving your production and profitability goals.
At EMI, we’ve engineered our CNC tube plasma cutting systems with software integrations that meet your needs, no matter how simple or sophisticated they might be. Whether you require basic functions or more advanced features, our two options have all the bases covered. Continue reading to learn more about each software package and assess which will give you the capabilities you require for success now—and in the years to come.
PieceMaker: A Smart Start
EMI’s proprietary PieceMaker software is the perfect bridge from manual fabrication to advanced production. It’s ideal for shops taking their first step into CNC automation, giving operators a simple, conversational way to go from print to part right at the machine without creating digital files or involving engineering resources.
Using a simple interface located at the machine, operators key in specifications right from a drawing. PieceMaker acts as an extension of your machine operators, enabling them to minimize physical labor, ramp up production, and handle changes nimbly. It makes it easy to set up jobs to automate shop-floor fabrication steps, including miter cutting, profiling, coping, burning holes and slots, and more. And it reduces manual measuring, sawing, drilling, deburring, and repetitive material handling.
Fabricators benefit from both increased productivity and profitability as PieceMaker empowers shop teams to easily and cost-effectively incorporate automation into their jobs, saving time, increasing output, and improving precision on even the most complicated jobs and large batches. With this unique, user-friendly software, there’s no need to revamp your shop’s processes or engage engineering resources to create digital files. Just a few data points right from the drawing are all you need to gain the advantages of CNC automation.
Lantek Flex 3D: Advanced Automation
If you’ve already automated some operations and want to take your efficiency to the next level, the Lantek Flex 3D system has advanced capabilities to get you there. Lantek Flex 3D is built for shops with more advanced programming needs, offering 3D simulation, support for complex tube-cutting operations, and integration with broader production and ERP systems to improve accuracy and throughput.
Featuring a robust design suite, it enables your operators to import various types of files and industry-standard 3D models to set up jobs for maximum productivity. This leading industry software integrates with all EMI CNC tube plasma cutting machines and empowers your fabrication team with extensive machining strategies and advanced nesting algorithms. With Lantek Flex 3D, fabricators can manage complex tube-cutting scenarios, including bevels, perforations, bridges, micro-joints, and more—and gain optimal control over downstream quality.
Lantek Flex 3D can push files to multiple machines to keep work flowing steadily and prevent bottlenecks. You can also upload files to your machines remotely from anywhere at any time. This best-in-class software package even integrates with sophisticated ERP systems, providing enhanced insights to help you make timely, informed decisions that improve operational and financial performance.
Ready to Find Software That’s the Perfect Fit for Your Fabrication Workflow?
From first-step automation to sophisticated production control, EMI offers a software solution to help your shop save time, reduce material waste, increase productivity, and elevate profitability. Contact us today to discuss the CNC tube plasma cutting system and software that will meet your needs!
