MECAD Manufacturing

Are you simulating your G-code before it reaches the machine?

Take a closer look at CIMCO Machine Simulation in our upcoming webinar, where we’ll explore how CNC programs can be simulated and reviewed in a virtual machining environment.

During the session, we’ll cover machine types, key interface features, current capabilities and limitations, followed by two practical demonstrations:

🔹 Live Tooling Lathe Demo
🔹 5-Axis Milling Demo

Whether you're looking to better understand machine simulation or explore its application in your CNC programming workflow, this session will give you valuable insight into CIMCO Machine Simulation.

📅 Date: 21 October
🕒 Time: 10:00am

👉 Register now: 14c433c8-c559-462e-8d7c-327f8b21d2ef@230e17e7-ac42-4942-aa52-8cea0a7f31f7?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14c433c8-c559-462e-8d7c-327f8b21d2ef@230e17e7-ac42-4942-aa52-8cea0a7f31f7?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

How can you improve productivity in your CNC programming workflow?

In this video, Shawn Buffa shares practical insights on achieving basic productivity and making better use of your time when working with Mastercam.

From improving your approach to programming to making your workflow more efficient, small changes can make a meaningful difference in day-to-day productivity.

🎥 Watch the video to hear Shawn’s tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTU-W_4Mwek

Looking to get more from your Mastercam workflow? Get in touch with the MECAD Manufacturing team.

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From Design to Production with SigmaBEND & SigmaTUBE

How can you streamline programming for press-brake bending and tube-cutting applications?

Join us on 14 October for a live webinar where we’ll demonstrate how SigmaBEND and SigmaTUBE can help take digital part information through programming, simulation and optimisation, helping you prepare jobs more efficiently and with greater confidence.

🔹 Explore press-brake programming with SigmaBEND
🔹 See tool selection, bend sequencing and 3D simulation in action
🔹 Discover tube and profile programming with SigmaTUBE
🔹 See simulation and verification of tube-cutting programs
🔹 Learn about NC program generation and production reporting

📅 14 October 2026
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

👉 Register now: 75a0aba8-b8de-45b2-92cd-b484e0f8ee2a@230e17e7-ac42-4942-aa52-8cea0a7f31f7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/75a0aba8-b8de-45b2-92cd-b484e0f8ee2a@230e17e7-ac42-4942-aa52-8cea0a7f31f7

Turn Less Material into More Value with SigmaNEST

Material waste can quickly add to production costs. SigmaNEST helps manufacturers make better use of every sheet, plate and roll through intelligent nesting and optimised cutting strategies.

With SigmaNEST, you can:

✅ Maximise material utilisation
✅ Reduce scrap and unnecessary waste
✅ Optimise cutting processes for greater efficiency
✅ Lower material costs and improve production performance
✅ Support more sustainable manufacturing practices

By getting more from the material you already use, you can improve efficiency while keeping waste and costs under control.

👉 Discover how SigmaNEST can help reduce material waste:
https://mecadmfg.co.za/how-sigmanest-reduces-material-waste-in-fabrication/

Smarter CNC Programming with CAM Assist

CAM Assist is helping CNC programmers rethink the way they move from CAD design to production-ready toolpaths.

Trusted by more than 1,000 machine shops worldwide, this AI-driven solution helps simplify programming while keeping the programmer in control.

With faster processing, built-in guidance and shared intelligence, CAM Assist supports a more confident approach to AI adoption and helps deliver consistent results on the shop floor.

Ready to explore what CAM Assist could mean for your programming workflow?

👉 Contact our team: https://mecadmfg.co.za/contact-us/

Quote with Confidence. Build with Clarity.

Accurate quoting starts with accurate production data. SigmaMRP helps manufacturers create more reliable estimates by connecting costing, routing and bill of materials information to the way you actually produce.

With SigmaMRP, you can:

✅ Build quotes using structured cost models
✅ Connect estimates to BOMs and routing operations
✅ Keep costing aligned with production changes
✅ Improve visibility from quoting through to production
✅ Strengthen cost control and reduce pricing discrepancies

When your estimating and production data work together, your team can make more informed decisions and quote with greater confidence.

👉 See how SigmaMRP can support your quoting process. Book a free demo:
https://mecadmfg.co.za/products/sigmanest/mrp/

Get More From Every Sheet with SigmaNEST

Material costs, production efficiency and machine utilisation all have a direct impact on your bottom line. SigmaNEST helps bring these areas together with powerful CAD/CAM and nesting capabilities designed for modern fabrication.

With SigmaNEST, you can:

✅ Maximise material utilisation and reduce waste
✅ Optimise cutting and CNC programming
✅ Improve production efficiency
✅ Connect processes from estimating through to production
✅ Gain greater visibility across your manufacturing workflow

Whether you're working with laser, plasma, waterjet, punch or other cutting technologies, SigmaNEST helps you turn your designs into more efficient production.

👉 Discover how SigmaNEST can support your operation:
https://mecadmfg.co.za/products/sigmanest/