As published by ESAB University in “What Is a Nesting System and Why Do You Need One?,” nesting software is described as CAM that creates nests and prepares parts for cutting by placing multiple shapes efficiently on a plate to improve utilization and reduce material cost.
Modern nesting systems are also positioned as full cutting-workshop workflow tools, pulling in orders and CAD geometry, tracking plate inventory, and generating NC programs for different tools and machines. Multi-tool and multi-process planning is included, such as combining marking with cutting, selecting different cutting technologies for inner vs outer contours, supporting bevel programming, and managing remnant stock by its actual shape. Measuring planned vs real productivity using machine-delivered production data is included as a practical way to manage performance over time.
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