Features in the CAMWorksNesting Module
Key Benefits of CAMWorksNesting Module
Ease of Use
Parts imported from other CAD applications or created in SolidWorks as well as assemblies can be directly used as an input without the need to convert them to flat patterns.
Full Associativity with SolidWorks
Updates are tracked and flagged whenever the component is changed. Refresh rebuild the nest to reflect the updated designs.
SolidWorks Compatible Output
Provides the nested output as a new SolidWorks assembly and retains the original part and assembly model files. The SolidWorks nested assembly can then be used for further processing, such as tool-path and NC Code generation with CAMWorks or any other CAM software, if required.
Part Requirements automatically assigned
Automatically nests multiple parts, based on material and thickness, within an assembly in a single run.
This feature helps users eliminate manual efforts in segregating individual parts with the same material and thickness for a nesting operation.
Material Optimization
The advanced true-shape automatic nesting algorithms reduce raw material consumption by providing optimized and compact layouts.
Nesting with multiple tool heads
An optional feature to nest two or more identical nesting layouts using multiple tool heads is provided. This feature is useful for flame cutting applications.
Features provided in the CAMWorks Nesting Module.
Automatic, True Shape Nesting of complex parts on rectangular and non-rectangular sheets.
Facility to provide the grain direction for parts as well as sheets.
Facility to nest parts on sheets containing holes.
Facility to nest multiple sheets of different sizes in a single run efficiently.
Part rotation control with user defined step angle of rotation for each part.
Facility to nest the collection (of inter-related parts) as a unit with no constraint on the relative positioning of these parts. This feature is known as Grouping of Parts. Use the 'Nest by Folder' option to nest such a collection of parts.
Facility to nest filler parts only up to the nested height for all the sheets.
Facility to nest parts inside the holes of larger parts before nesting the rest of the sheet. This feature is known as Preferential Hole Filling.
Facility to allow Nesting depending on Thickness and/or Material of Sheet and Parts.
Option to enable saving the nested layouts in the .dxf file format after the nesting job is executed.
Option to facilitate Nesting using multiple tool heads.