VisualNEST is MecSoft’s cost-effective solution for optimally arranging and fitting geometric shapes onto sheets of stock material. It provides two primary nesting capabilities: Rectangular Nesting and True Shape Nesting. For both solutions, individual 2D & 3D CAD shapes can be arranged on sheets according to user-defined quantities, spacing, and with orientation control, including material grain restrictions. VisualNEST is designed to maximize material usage and minimize waste, making it an essential tool for manufacturing processes that require efficient material management.

Features

• Rectangular Nesting: Sometimes referred to as 'block' nesting, this method arranges shapes in a rectangular pattern.
• True Shape Nesting: Allows for more complex arrangements of shapes, optimizing the use of material.
• User Interface: Features a wizard interface with preview before output.
• Global Parameters: Includes distance limits between part and sheet, distance limits between two adjacent parts, and accuracy of nesting.
• Sheet Parameters: Allows for sheet start corner, nesting direction, grain direction, unlimited number of sheets, and sheet layering by color.
• Part Parameters: Includes distance limits between part and part, rotation limits, mirroring, island recognition, and part-in-part nesting.
• Output Parameters: Provides estimation of the number of sheets needed for nest, overflow utilization, and tagging of nests.

Benefits

• Enhanced Efficiency: Optimize material usage by arranging shapes in the most efficient manner.
• Improved Accuracy: Ensure precise nesting with advanced global and part parameters.
• Versatile Capabilities: Handle a wide range of nesting operations, from simple rectangular nesting to complex true shape nesting.
• Custom Design Flexibility: Create intricate and custom nesting designs with the advanced part parameters.
• Seamless Integration: Enjoy a fully integrated solution that works seamlessly within the VisualCAD/CAM suite.