How to Use the Length Nesting Interface Effectively

What Is the Length Nesting Interface?

The Length Nesting module is used to:

• Automatically generate cutting layouts from a shop batch
• Minimize waste and maximize material usage
• Create printed reports for cutting and remnant handling

Each nesting session is associated with a specific batch number.

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Launching the Nesting Module

To open the Length Nesting screen:

1. Go to Home > Tools > Nesting
2. Enter a valid Batch Number from the Cutting List module

You will be prompted to load the materials and review the shapes included in the batch.

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Nesting Workflow Overview

Step 1: Review Material List

• All available shapes and specs from the batch are listed
• You can remove items manually before nesting

Step 2: Choose Stock Lengths

• Select from the predefined stock table, or
• Enter custom lengths manually

Step 3: Set Nesting Parameters

• Trim Allowance: Default cut loss per part (e.g., 1/8″)
• Remnant Min Length: Cutoffs longer than this will be saved
• Remnant Tagging: Choose to print ID or barcode (if enabled)

Step 4: Run Nesting

• Click Start Nesting
• The system generates optimized cut layouts and summaries

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Reviewing and Adjusting Results

Once nesting is complete:

• View each bar’s cut sequence and drop amount
• Use Re-Nest to try alternative configurations
• Modify priorities or stock availability and rerun as needed

Use caution when editing nested bars manually. This may reduce optimization.

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Printing Reports and Tags

From the output screen, you can print:

• Nesting summary reports
• Shop tickets for each bar
• Remnant labels or barcodes

You can also export results to file if your system integrates with a saw or inventory tool.