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There are a number of program which offer to help with the rather dreary task of nesting parts efficiently. | There are a number of program which offer to help with the rather dreary task of nesting parts efficiently. | ||
* Fusion 360 - has "nesting" and "arrange" functionality built in | * Fusion 360 - has "nesting" and "arrange" functionality built in. You can export the nested patterns as a DXF for use on the laser cutter and waterjet, or continue with the CAM process for the CNC router. | ||
* [https://deepnest.io/ Deepnest] - "AI" based nesting software. Open Source software you can install on your own PC. Allows for nesting across several material sizes so you can make the best use of offcut sheets. | * [https://deepnest.io/ Deepnest] - "AI" based nesting software. Open Source software you can install on your own PC. Allows for nesting across several material sizes so you can make the best use of offcut sheets. | ||