PEP Technology – The only automated common and combine cutting solution
PEP Technology is the only CAD/CAM software that can create automated common line and combine line nesting solutions that increase the number of parts per nest while decreasing the amount of cutting required.
While the competition only common cuts simple parts, PEP’s combine cutting technology automatically analyzes every part and utilizes advanced techniques to combine parts at kerf with radii, dis-similar geometry, internal notches, and more!
PEP automatically identifies parts that can safely share a cut line—without shifting geometry or changing part specs. The result? Less scrap, shorter cycle times, and better plate utilization.
One major advantage of Common Line Cutting is reduced heat in the plate. By minimizing the number of cuts, there’s less thermal buildup, which helps preserve part integrity and edge quality—especially on thick material or tight layouts. You get smoother edges, less warping, and a better finish, right off the table.
It’s all handled automatically. The software accounts for tabs, heat zones, part stability, and movement, so there’s no need to second-guess the nest.
PEP’s Combine Cutting allows multiple parts to be cut in one continuous path—reducing pierce points, torch lifts, and unnecessary machine motion. That means faster cuts and less wear on consumables, all while keeping part separation clean for downstream work like bending or assembly.
The software determines the best way to combine parts and cuts them in a way that makes sense—no extra programming or manual nesting needed.
Because Combine Cutting is fully integrated with nesting and inventory, material status updates automatically in real time. You don’t need to manually track remnants or adjust stock after a job—PEP handles it for you.
Whether it’s cutting faster, using more of your sheet, or getting cleaner parts with less rework, PEP helps you get more done with less waste. These tools aren’t just about automation—they’re about making your entire operation more efficient, from start to finish.
The clear gain with these advanced cutting routines is greater profits on either material and machine time, or both… every time you use it.
Whether you’re nesting for laser, plasma, punch, or any other PEP application, the correct method of common cutting is automatically selected to best suit your needs. Each application is unique, and PEP has the advanced solutions you need like automatic common parting for punch application and smart common cutting for laser and plasma that understand the limitations of each.
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