Win-Win Waterjet Partners with IGEMS: Next Gen CAD/CAM Software Built for WaterJet Cutting

Win-Win Waterjet is pleased to announce a new partnership with IGEMS, a professional CAD/CAM software solution developed specifically for waterjet cutting systems.

IGEMS bridges the gap between design and production – from 2D sheet metal to complex 3D and 5‑axis cutting. This partnership enables WinWin Waterjet customers to improve material efficiency, reduce programming time, and extend machine capabilities without investing in expensive trial and error.

Below is an overview of what IGEMS brings to waterjet workshops.

1. Automatic TrueShape Nesting – Cut More from Less

IGEMS helps users maximize material utilization through advanced automatic nesting:

• Automatically arranges different part shapes on a sheet in seconds

• Places smaller parts into holes or open areas of larger parts

• Significantly reduces scrap and raw material cost

For workshops cutting repeated batches, this feature alone can pay for itself within weeks.

2. Scrap (Remnant) Nesting with Visual Recognition

No more manual measuring of leftover material.

• Uses a standard camera to scan the actual remaining sheet on the cutting bed

• System automatically generates a digital drawing of the remnant with accuracy up to ±0.5 mm

• Parts are then auto‑nested onto the scanned remnant

• Ready to cut – no need to re‑draw or manually reposition tool coordinates

This turns expensive offcuts into usable production area.

3. Stone & Ceramic Slab Texture Matching

For workshops cutting natural stone or ceramic tiles, grain direction and visual appearance matter.

• Scan the slab with a camera

• IGEMS matches part orientation to the actual stone/ceramic texture

• Manually drag and rotate parts to align with veins or patterns, or use automatic texture‑aware nesting

• Ideal for kitchen countertops, floor tiles, and architectural stone cutting

You cut the design exactly as it will be seen.

4. Optimized Cutting Paths & Small Part Retention

IGEMS automatically generates efficient cutting sequences based on:

• Material thickness

• Part geometry

• Piercing time and traverse speed

Benefits:

• Reduces idle travel time

• Increases parts per hour

• Supports multiple cutting strategies to prevent small parts from falling through the slats

Less downtime, higher throughput.

5. 2D Cut Simulation & Path Verification

Before you cut a single piece of material:

• Virtually test the entire cutting path

• Fine‑tune cutting parameters in simulation

• Verify part nesting and collision-free movement

Result: first‑cut quality, lower scrap rates, and confidence on the shop floor.

6. Built‑in Material Database

IGEMS comes pre‑loaded with cutting parameters for dozens of materials:

• Stainless steel & aluminum

• Stone, glass & composites

• Many other common workshop materials

New operators can achieve stable, repeatable cut quality without months of trial and error. Lower training cost, faster onboarding.

7. 2D Bevel Cutting & 3D Simulation

IGEMS is not limited to flat 2D cutting:

• Simulate full cutting motion in 3D before machining

• Program directly on the 3D model

• Automatic collision detection between cutting head, workpiece, and fixtures

This prevents expensive machine crashes and material waste.

8. Fully Vertical Cutting (Taper Compensation) & 3D/5‑Axis

Waterjet naturally creates a slight taper. IGEMS compensates for it:

• Automatically adjusts cutting speed and head tilt angle

• Achieves perfectly vertical cut faces

• Also supports precise bevel cutting for weld preps and angled geometries

3D‑5X capabilities include:

• Direct import of STEP, IGES, STL (works with Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge)

• 3D toolpath generation without flattening to 2D

• 3D nesting – use any point on a 3D model as origin

• 5‑axis bevel cutting with full simulation and collision check

IGEMS turns a standard waterjet into a 3D‑capable machining center.

Why Win-Win Waterjet Recommends IGEMS

Win-Win Waterjet has always focused on providing customers with reliable waterjet machines.

With IGEMS, we now help customers get more value from their machines through smarter software:

• Higher material utilization

• Shorter programming time

• Less scrap and rework

• Safer 3D and 5‑axis cutting

Availability

IGEMS is available immediately through Win-Win Waterjet.

For pricing, a demo, or a feature walkthrough: feel free to CONTACT US!