Defining Sheet Size

Use the Sheet Data tab of the Create Nesting Job dialog to add sheet(s) and set the parameters for sheet(s) in which parts will be nested.

The Sheet dimensions is one of these parameters.  The Sheet size option allows the user to set the dimensions of the sheet.

The Sheet List is initially empty when you click on the Sheet Data tab of the Create Nesting Job dialog. The sheet parameters including the dimensions of the sheet in which the part(s) will be nested need to be defined before the sheet can be added to the Sheet List.

CAMWorks Nesting provides three options with respect to defining the sheet dimensions.

 

Options to choose sheet sizes:

The Sheet data tab of the Apply Nesting dialog provides three options with respect to sheet size.

 

1. Standard Size:

The Standard Size dropdown box lists all the standard sheet sizes listed in the StandardSheets.ini file. This option is best exercised if you have defined the standard sheet sizes used at your facility in the StandardSheets.ini file.

To add a standard size sheet, following are the steps:

• In the Sheet list grid of the Sheet data tab, click on the row indicating ‘Select to add sheet’ in the Sheet list.
• Under the Sheet list, select the option 'Standard Size' to define the sheet size.
• In the Standard Size dropdown list, select the required sheet size.
• Set the parameters of Thickness, Material, Quantity, Grain direction and Assembly template as required.
• Click on the Add Sheet button.
• The sheet is now added to the sheet list.

 

2. Custom Size:

The Custom Size option is best used when adding a non-standard size rectangular sheet or adding a custom sheet size.

To add a Custom Size sheet, following are the steps:

• In the Sheet list grid of the Sheet data tab, click on the row indicating ‘Select to add sheet’ in the Sheet list.
• Under the Sheet list, select the option 'Custom Size' to define the sheet size.
• The Length and Width fields are activated on selecting this option. Enter the required values for Length and Width.
• You can use spin control to increase or decrease the Length and Width values. Spin control increases the value in steps of +10 units and decreases it in steps of -1 units.
• Set the parameters of Thickness, Material, Quantity, Grain direction and Assembly template as required.
• Click on the Add Sheet button.
• The sheet is now added to the sheet list.

 

3. Sheet DXF:

Only rectangular sheets can be defined using Standard Size and Custom Size. The Sheet DXF option is best used when adding a non rectangular sheet or remnant sheet. In order to nest parts in such a non-rectangular or remnant sheet, the sheet should be saved in CAD data file format called Drawing Exchange format (.dxf).  

• In the Sheet list grid of the Sheet data tab, click on the row indicating ‘Select to add sheet’ in the Sheet list.
• Under the Sheet list, select the option 'Sheet DXF' to define the sheet size.
• Click on the  button to browse to the location where the DXF file is located.
• Set the parameters of Thickness, Material, Quantity, Grain Direction and Assembly template as required.
• Click on the ‘Add Sheet’ button.
• The Sheet in DXF file format will be added to the sheet list.
• A thumbnail view of the shape of the sheet will be displayed in the Sheet Preview.