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Import parts. Prepare for cutting.

Collect parts in a catalog and prepare layouts using sheet cards and cutting clearances. Refine the result and export production files.

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Explore sample reports.

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Sheet nesting report, first page preview
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Sheet nesting report

Sample PDF generated by Ayense Works. The original report is in Turkish.

Monochrome nesting example, first page preview
PDF · 1 pages

Monochrome nesting example

Sample PDF generated by Ayense Works. The original report is in Turkish.

Nesting in action.

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Sheet NestingActual application recording · Shortened for presentation · Turkish UI
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Import parts

From assembly to flat patterns: parts enter the catalog with types and quantities.

Choose a step; playback stops at its end. This interactive demonstration uses an actual application recording.

Sheet Nesting

How does it help?

Shared part catalog

Bring SOLIDWORKS parts together with material, thickness and quantity information. Manage the parts to be nested from the catalog.

Control on the sheet

Choose sheet cards and cutting clearances. Move and rotate parts in the resulting layout and review all sheets.

Cutting output

Export layouts to DWG and DXF. Share the layout and part list together in per-sheet PDF reports.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Import parts into the catalog.

  2. 2

    Start nesting.

  3. 3

    Review and export the cutting layout.

SOLIDWORKS tools for production

What is the SOLIDWORKS sheet nesting workflow?

Import parts with material, thickness and quantity. Choose stock sheet cards, edge margins and part spacing. Calculate the layout, refine part placement and export DWG/DXF cutting files and per-sheet PDF reports.