Inventor Nesting
Automatic Sheet and Plate Nesting
Autodesk Inventor Nesting is an Inventor add-in that automatically nests sheet and plate parts on raw material using true-shape layouts to reduce scrap. It compares sheet sizes and materials, reports scrap rate and material utilization, and outputs DXF files and 3D nest models. It requires Inventor Professional.
Technical Specifications
Inventor-integrated nesting tool.
Automatic True-Shape Layout
Different sheet sizes and materials are compared.
Scrap rate and material utilization are reported.
DXF and 3D Layout Model Generation
Inventor parts and DXF files are accepted as input.
Requires Inventor Professional.
Offered as an annual or multi-year subscription. Included in the Product Design and Manufacturing Collection.
Key Features
Measurable Savings
Material cost drops in a measurable way.
Fast Layout Plans
Nesting plans are prepared in minutes.
Quick Scenario Comparison
Different scenarios are compared quickly.