Nesting and sheet utilization
True-shape nesting to calculate material, utilization, and fair pricing
Nesting arranges parts on the sheet by their true shape and shows how much material the order consumes, how many sheets you’ll use, and the utilization. That number goes straight into the price.
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The mistake of charging material by part area
Charging material by the part’s area ignores spacing between parts, the sheet border, and the actual fit. With irregular shapes, the gap between part area and the material truly consumed can be big. With nesting in the quote, you charge what really comes out of the sheet.
- Packing by true shape, not just the bounding box
- Part rotation to boost utilization
- Configurable part spacing and sheet edge margin
- Multiple parts and quantities in one layout
- Sheet preview with parts positioned
How nesting feeds your quote
- Order partsThe quote’s files and quantities are sent to nesting automatically.
- Sheet selectionUses the registered sheet size for the chosen material and thickness.
- LayoutThe system places the parts and calculates utilization and sheet count.
- Material costConsumed material becomes a cost in the quote, along with cutting time.
Nesting and offcuts
With the inventory module, the system also suggests offcuts/remnants that fit the job before opening a new sheet. That cuts waste and material cost.
Track sheets and offcuts
Inventory by material and thickness, offcuts by dimensions, and reservation by work order.
View inventory and offcuts →Upload the DXF. Get price, lead time, and material.
Price, lead time, and material under control — in one go.
FAQ
Does MakerCutt Factory’s nesting generate the machine’s cut program?
No. The goal is to calculate material, utilization, and price in the quote. The cut program is still generated in your machine’s software.
What is true-shape nesting?
It’s nesting that uses each part’s real contour, filling gaps between irregular shapes, instead of treating every part like a rectangle.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. It’s a 7-day trial with full access and no card required. Upload your own DXF files, register your materials, and see the calculated price before deciding.
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