Thanks for the responses.
Karl. We are processing sheet goods. We have the square footage for 2 CNC's. They are both in the shop and we have the capacity to add more square footage. We won't need the drill bank so not an issue. We don't have load/unload and don't use the bar scanner. Really just trying to resolve the simplest way that we are going to be able to output files to the machine. Whether it is importing dxf files and creating the CAM in Biesseworks (less ideal) or output complete nested sheet toolpath files. I have just started exploring the user manual for Biesseworks (700 pages) so I am sure most of the answers are in there but have always benefited from the accumulated wisdom of Woodweb and so hence my post.
Dropout. Thanks. If we need to upgrade to an upper tier CAD/CAM program we will but yeah if we can avoid the cost all the better. Everything is drawn in 2d cad but if we can model our products in parametric 3d where we can adjust dimensions and then have it explode/nest and CAM then that would most likely be of profound benefit. I use Fusion360 but haven't attempted to try this to see if this is possible. We have a product line but still a lot of customization. i will take a look at Sheetcam as well.
Dylan. Thanks. We have signed up for the Biesse annual tech service and have already been in touch for some technical info regarding electrical connections. I will be honest I am not sure I am understanding you regarding sending ISO code from Biesseworks to Vcarve. Is that in a format that Vcarve can open/view? Regarding sending a layered dxf to Biesseworks I am assuming that each layer will then be toolpathed with the necessary parameters in Biesseworks Thanks.