As outlined by ESAB in their blog article, “What Is a Nesting System and Why Do You Need One?”, nesting software plays a vital role in modern manufacturing by optimizing how parts are laid out for cutting. It maximizes material usage, reduces waste, and lowers costs—key factors in competitive industrial operations.
Nesting software is a type of CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technology that arranges multiple shapes onto a sheet or plate for cutting, aiming to utilize every inch of raw material. Traditional nesting systems were primarily used to convert 2D CAD models into G-code for CNC machines, essentially serving as a numerical control programming tool. These systems supported the work of skilled professionals such as manufacturing engineers and machinists by helping them visualize, simulate, and optimize their production processes.
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