Nesting Optimization
Processing Station Nest Options - Optimization
The nesting optimization section in the Processing Station allows you to choose how to optimize parts within a material sheet. Selecting the strategy for your Nesting Optimizer will allow you to maximize materials by placing and rotating the parts as ...
Processing Station Nest Options - Border Method
This article covers Border Methods available in the Nest tab of the Processing Station options interface. For more information on processing station options see the article Nesting Processing Station Controls and Settings . Standard Border Method ...
Optimized Sheet Yield Overview
As of version 15.6, the program displays an optimized sheet yield value in the nest drawing, the nested pattern layout screen, and the sawing pattern layout screen. It is also possible to add that value to any report consuming data from the ...
Moving Nested Parts
Overview & Tutorials: Nest Tabbing
Automated nesting programs such as the Microvellum Nesting Optimizer are very efficient at maximizing material usage by placing and rotating a large number of parts as necessary to create a nested pattern that minimizes waste. Along with this ...
Auto-Labeling and Creating New G-Code
Microvellum includes the ability to modify the nest drawings by repositioning parts within the nest. This includes moving parts to another location on the same sheet they originally assigned, rotating parts on the sheet they were initially assigned ...
Nesting Options - Small Parts to Center of Nest
Users of Microvellum set their nesting optimization ‘Strategy’ option to ‘Small Parts to Center’ for various reasons, including safety and accuracy. However, this option is often misunderstood. This article explains what the percentage value ...