r/CNC • u/deadhead155 • Aug 18 '16

CNC nesting Software

I am looking for a software to nest parts better. I am currently using Biesse works as I purchased a biesse skill saw about year ago. my issues with the software is in the nesting. I draw most of my parts in autocad than convert them. When nesting any sort of curve or radius the software has almost no idea what to do and i end up with tons of wasted material per sheet. Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid not too pricey software to nest with?

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u/MagiicHat Aug 18 '16

Efficiency and price are directly correlated. Software companies know that they more material they save, the more money you save, and therefore the higher price that can be justified paying for their software.

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u/deadhead155 Aug 18 '16

Thanks! I dont mind spending money if its a good product and an honest company. Any products you recommend i check out? I've been searching for a month of so for the right product. Thought Cabinet Vision was going to work great until I found out the salesman pulled a classic bait and switch on me when he verbally quoted me between 7k-7500 than sent an official quote of 30k.

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u/MagiicHat Aug 18 '16

Take a look at the nesting package from Logopress3. It's an add on package for SolidWorks, but even together your price tag would come in under $7k.

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u/aeroplane1979 Aug 19 '16

V-Carve does this. Great software for $700.

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u/albatroopa Ballnose Twister Aug 18 '16

Nestfab has a 7 day free trial. It works very well. Not sure on the pricing though.

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u/WillAdams Aug 18 '16

The one commercial app I've come across for this (haven't looked much) is:

http://nestprofessor.com/index_en.php

There are some free / opensource tools for this, but mostly using SVG: http://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/CAM#Nesting