Nesting Software???

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Can anyone suggest a free, user friendly nesting program for sheet metal. I have searched the web and found a few complicated, metric only, free trial programs. Any replies are greatly appreciated. Thanks!Miller TrailBlazer 251Miller HF-250-1Miller MaxStar 150 STLHyperTherm PowerMax 380 plasmaLincoln PowerMig 180Millermatic 252Miller Diversion 180
Reply:Wagin, my Torchmate software does that but it is very expensive and has a dongle security device to prevent just copying the software willy nilly.  If you want good user freindly nesting it isnt going to be cheap and if its cheap it likely wont be much good either.  Have a look at the 3D modeling that is available like Alibre and others and give that a go to see if it will do what you need.  Sorry I dont have an eisier solution, but thats what I ended up getting to do the art and junk I was tinkering around with before I got sick.   Hopes this helps a little anyway.BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:One of our cnc techs owns his own self made cnc and recommends. "Some of the programs are free and other can cost some $$$'$"http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/d...ng-905680.htmlCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:HVAC duct work programs are very expensive.If you can come up with your own drawings MTC has a nesting program That is not to bad.It can take a drawing and turn it into code and then make custom cut sheets.The shape library and all the hours it took to draw them where the cost is.
Reply:I've been using cutlist341, which isn't great, but it works, and it's free.Allows you to plug in any size piece, set kerf size, plug in any size, quantity, or combination of sheet sizes.  Also gives you the option of arranging parts manually.  The things I don't like about it include:It doesn't work quite right on the computer I'm using.  It doesn't want to save to the desktop, and I have to go digging for it.  Also, the finished lists don't always save correctly, but that too may be my computer.  Lastly, I've had a few times where the program can't find a solution, but arranging parts manually, using their setup, I can make it work (it still accounts for kerfs when arranging parts manually).If it were more user friendly as far as saving completed lists, I'd be perfectly content with it.  It can get to be a pain to use.  If anyone knows of a good one to purchase, I am in the market for one.Who is John Galt?
Reply:Go to MTC software.com These guys are a division of Hypertherm.They have several nesting programs. They have free trials and can be purchased from any Hypertherm distributor. They offer training and life time support packages on the software they sell. May sell direct also.Go to contact page and ask questions
Reply:Great posts, thanks everyone for sharing great ideas.Online GED Programs-Online High School  Diploma -Online Diploma
Reply:i use mynesting.com for nesting (i have tried few different kinds and that one works best for me..
Reply:Wagin,You're going to be hard pressed to find any free nesting program even worthwhile using. I suggest using SigmaNEST's nesting software. Try it out for free: http://www.sigmanest.com/en-us/Compa...ofileform.aspx then decide for yourself if it's worth the cash (it definitely is even compared to free software out there).That's my 2 cents, I know in economic times like these its hard to open the pocket book, but for a nesting software that you need to put a lot of trust into, its for the best.
Reply:We just launched a true shape nesting tool, which can import dxf/dwg file and output result in dxf file format.This tool will give you a result which is optimized to get the best utilization of the materials.There is no time limit in the tool, and you can layout Max 3 plates once in free,  it is very useful and valuable even you didn't pay it. so try it please! and we welcome any feedbacks and suggestions.http://www.nestprofessor.com/wp-cont...tProfessor.zipAny feedback, please contact:NestProfessor Development Team.Nest Professor—- Perfect SDK and tool for nestingE-mail: [email protected]
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Originally Posted by Nestprofessor

We just launched a true shape nesting tool, which can import dxf/dwg file and output result in dxf file format.This tool will give you a result which is optimized to get the best utilization of the materials.There is no time limit in the tool, and you can layout Max 3 plates once in free,  it is very useful and valuable even you didn't pay it. so try it please! and we welcome any feedbacks and suggestions.
Reply:Nice information thank you everyone for this post.
Reply:We already improved it a lot since it was released two month ago,  we add part/nesting result preview, part boundary checking, batch selection and so on. you can visit our website to download the latest version.Our website is  www.nestprofessor.com, your feedback and suggestion are invaluable for us. Hope to hearing from you!

Originally Posted by forhire

Tried the demo and nested up a few items. It was quick and intuitive. Three free sheets with no time limit is very generous

When I add a new item it really should prompt for the quantity rather defaulting to 20. I'd prefer the default be 1 if I must edit it.Is there a preview option?The simplicity of the save option... being automatic is ok but it would be nice to be given the option of choosing a location.It's a little rough but it's a lot faster to use than my current software. I look forward to seeing it improve over time.Tell us a little about who you are


Reply:Yes, we released a new version just last week, the default part number is set to 1, part/nesting result preview also is implemented as you expected,  we also add some new feature to give user a more kindly interface and operation , and get a higher material utilization with a higher speed.
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Originally Posted by Nestprofessor

Yes, we released a new version just last week, the default part number is set to 1, part/nesting result preview also is implemented as you expected,  we also add some new feature to give user a more kindly interface and operation , and get a higher material utilization with a higher speed.
Reply:I have a computer guy at work that has a couple different versions of free ones. We run solidworks dwg editor for drawing parts. He uses Bricscad and I prefer the DWG editor. The 2007 version is the one I like most.we run in on a plate pro CNC running promotion nest and promotion cut.
Reply:A new version of NestProfessor is released, and the name is renamed to NestLeader, you can download it from http://cutleader.com/Download.php, it would be a more mature product than before, material library management and remnant nesting are supported, it also supports nesting report output.
Reply:Good News!!!  You can apply a free nesting software license now!  Go to the website www.nestprofessor.com and fill an apply form , That's all!Hope it can help someone!
Reply:Hello Forhire, are you here? Thanks your suggestions before, we like to provide you a free license, would you like to apply it? send us email please if you interest it!
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Originally Posted by Nestprofessor

Hello Forhire, are you here? Thanks your suggestions before, we like to provide you a free license, would you like to apply it? send us email please if you interest it!
Reply:Sorry for the issue that the website couldn't be displayed properly in IE browser,  it is fixed and you can apply the license in our website now.
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Originally Posted by Mick120

Forhire,How are finding the program??I was quite impressed with the trial but, wondering how the full version is panning out, if you've had time to play that is.
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Originally Posted by Mick120

I look forward to your report.
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Originally Posted by Mick120

Sorry mate, missed your post.I'm using Design Edge from Plasmacam, with their nesting plugin.....real nice, all in one system.I looked at Nestprofessor but, I really have no need for it.....if I wasn't using what I have, I would have been interested for sure.
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Originally Posted by Mick120

I had a play with the deer parts.....scaled back and nested in 500 x 400 sheet....in the above post.In order have a more good material utilization for complex parts, we developed a new nesting algorithm. It would be a really true shape nesting tool and can meet higher requirement. It can nest on any shape of material (import material from DXF/DWG file) even there are holes in it. It would be a good assist tool for many applications like wood, cloth, sheet metal, glass, leather, etc. You can use the nesting result for laser, plasma, waterjet and other cutting or router machine.In the final stage before release, we are looking for Beta customers who are interested in nesting software and like to try new tool in their work. All Beta customers would receive a license file without any limitation (full function and permanent). We hope to hear more first-hand suggestions and feedback for you.Please send us email [email protected] with note of your business application and machines.The following are nesting results snapshot:

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Reply:Thanks for the support of our product, there are many emails we received this morning.The program download link is send out by email, please check!A notice I like to said that the program is a demo program for the new algorithm, the interface may isn't convenient enough, hope your understanding. We would integrate it into NestLeader after the nesting algorithm released.Last edited by Nestprofessor; 01-16-2013 at 07:52 AM.
Reply:We have new activity may interest someone now! We have a product CutLeader with nesting, automatic optimize the spline and curve, generate NC code. save many cutting technology for different materials.  a complete CAD/CAM software. You can apply FREE license file, the license we provide is full function and no time limitation. it means you can use it whole life and never expired.Visit this link http://www.cutleader.com/ad/cutleader.htm and download relate files please!
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Originally Posted by Nestprofessor

In order have a more good material utilization for complex parts, we developed a new nesting algorithm. It would be a really true shape nesting tool and can meet higher requirement. It can nest on any shape of material (import material from DXF/DWG file) even there are holes in it. It would be a good assist tool for many applications like wood, cloth, sheet metal, glass, leather, etc. You can use the nesting result for laser, plasma, waterjet and other cutting or router machine.In the final stage before release, we are looking for Beta customers who are interested in nesting software and like to try new tool in their work. All Beta customers would receive a license file without any limitation (full function and permanent). We hope to hear more first-hand suggestions and feedback for you.Please send us email [email protected] with note of your business application and machines.The following are nesting results snapshot:
Reply:We are back again with new version of nesting software , after a full year of development, we implemented new nesting algorithm, select best nesting result automatically.If there are many parts in the task, you can set the nesting time in config-->advanced setting. and you can stop the nesting process when you get the the satisfied layout. and export the result as DXF file.Welcome to apply license, it is free!!! And hope to hear feedback from you also.Download the software from this link:http://www.nestprofessor.com/downloa...sor-Client.zipSend your apply and question to [email protected] please.

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Originally Posted by Nestprofessor

We are back again with new version of nesting software , after a full year of development, we implemented new nesting algorithm, select best nesting result automatically.If there are many parts in the task, you can set the nesting time in config-->advanced setting. and you can stop the nesting process when you get the the satisfied layout. and export the result as DXF file.Welcome to apply license, it is free!!! And hope to hear feedback from you also.Download the software from this link:http://www.nestprofessor.com/downloa...sor-Client.zipSend your apply and question to [email protected] please.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/news-a...-software.html
Reply:In the past years, we enhanced the nesting program a lot, and thanks the support of friends here.Any visitors from weldingweb could apply free license from us now. note us that comming from welingweb please.Here is the machine code generator:http://www.nestprofessor.com/downloa...en_localPC.zip  Send us the file generated and we would prepare you the license file.CutLeader is another software we have for cutting machine, automatic nesting is available in it also, we could share  you the USB dongle if someone like to try it.