Optimizer
Beta Optimizer Changes
As of build 25.1.0325.641, Microvellum’s optimizer for block nesting, sawing, and scrap management has received an update to improve its functionality. This new optimizer is considered to be in beta form, with development ongoing and new features ...
Part Grouping and Sorting (Beta Optimizer)
As of Toolbox build 25.1.0325.641, Microvellum's new Beta Optimizer allows users to sort and group parts with greater degrees of specificity than with the legacy optimizer. This is possible due to an overhaul in the Part Sorting and Grouping ...
Sheet Selection Type (Beta Optimizer)
When selecting materials in an operation, Microvellum's optimizer allows for users to assign an optimization priority to specific materials in their material file, to determine which materials should be used up first in the operation. As of Toolbox ...
Material Stacking Strategies (Beta Optimizer)
When using Microvellum Toolbox's optimizer in sawing operations, the optimizer automatically separates sheets of material into different stacks based on the parts that are going to be cut from that sheet. The default strategy for the optimizer has ...
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 The ...
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 ...
Vertical Drill Optimizer
The Microvellum Vertical Drill Optimizer strategy currently drills holes based on the first drill of a given diameter. The location, in x and y, orders the drill groups. Then they are grouped by diameter. When the drill configuration, from the ...
Moving Nested Parts
Overview & Tutorials: Nest Tabbing
This article explains how tabs are used in CNC nesting operations, and the different options available in Toolbox for controlling tabs on small parts. Automated nesting programs such as the Microvellum Nesting Optimizer are very efficient at ...
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 ...
Microvellum Saw Optimization Settings (Reference)
This article documents the current sawing optimization properties as of the most recent Toolbox build, Build 23.1.0523.641. Users may experience a different settings interface if using a version of Toolbox released prior to Build 23.1.0523.641 When ...
Microvellum Saw Connections (Reference)
This article contains the current list of Microvellum beam saw connections as of February 5, 2020. It will be updated as new connections are created. Saw Brand Specific Notes Included in the documentation are samples of each Saw “Output Type.” When ...
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 ...