Available Modules
The core programs of the NS2 nesting system are Automatic and Interactive Nesting. These programs are responsible for positioning individual patterns for maximum material utilization. Both programs handle things like minimum part separation, generating multiple tables of parts across multiple machines and materials if necessary.
Interactive Nesting gives you full control of each individual pattern and allows you to manipulate the nests in any way that conforms to the input nest table or order.
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List of all individual parts to be nested
Permitted rotations of individual parts with an optional angle range
Mirror restrictions (allowed and forced)
Optional quality zone restrictions
Group names (for keeping parts together in a nest)
Machine name, where the individual parts are to be cut
Material to be used
Preferred maximum cutting federate
Number of every individual part to be nested
Any number of Arbitrary fields required by the current setup.
A nest table may contain other nest tables (recursive).
Finally both methods can be used in any combination. Part can be positioned manually in the beginning then automatically. Automatic runs can finish and be manipulated manually again.
Data Management is handled by the JIT (Just In Time) system. All information is maintained in standard files easily read or supplied. Data concerning statistics and scheduling is maintained live.
The information supplied to the system concerning nesting requirements is called a nest table or order. These typically contain the following:
