The Axyz PanelBuilder software includes both 2D and 3D functionality as well as nesting and automatic toolpath creation.

It has been designed to significantly reduce the time that programmers require to create the large quantities of standard panels they have to design on a day to day basis. Once a panel has been drawn it can be saved with parametric values for recall at any time, change sizes to the panel and then save to be nested using AXYZ nesting solutions.

Panels are saved together with their toolpaths in job specific folders and can be loaded into the nest scheduler and nested either on theor own or with other jobs that are using the same material. Material waste can be reduced further by allowing the nester to automatically add filler parts whenever sufficient material is left over. Part used sheets can be saved and re-used when appropriate.

The software has been developed by working closely with leading suppliers in the ACM industry such as Euroclad who are based in the UK. Nick Jenkins, Divisional Manager of Euroclad’s Facades Division is very encouraged by PanelBuilder. “We were involved in its development from the outset so we know its exactly what we need. Axyz PanelBuilder has made our operation much more efficient. Normally we would have had to create a separate program for each panel, even when the only variation is in length, but with PanelBuilder we can import a list of lengths and let the software do the rest. We can also visualise panels in 3D and then unfold them to create the CNC code automatically. Its nesting capability helps us reduce sheet wastage too. The software has helped boost our productivity enormously. Creating CNC programs used to take up most of our draughtsmens time. With PanelBuilder they can do it much quicker.”