I have had experience with radan. And I must say it was not pleasant. It has very limited functionality. Manipulation of nests is a nightmare. Could not even move or drag leads on a nest. We had a Trumpf Laser and it could not handle the
many Tech Tables required to run a Trumpf properly.
Try WiCAM's PN4000 cad/cam software. It handles common line cutting very well. And supports all machines laser, punch, waterjet etc. Can even handle 3D lasering and laser hardening. www.wicam.com
If possible try get a look at WiCAM PN4000 cad cam software. They excel at laser functionality and can do anything you require. From dragging laser leads and burn-ins on the nest to stretching parts on the nest, scheduling etc. If you are using Trumpf they will easily support all Laser Tech...
Try looking at WiCAM's PN4000 CAD/CAM Software. They are suppose to open a new US office.
Check them out at www.wicam.com
They are by far the most advanced
Sometimes to get a through weight calculation you need to use a quality cam package for creating the programs.
Check www.wicam.com
This will also do a cost estimation
