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5.2.3 Template Turret
Template turret allows the ability to specify a turret before creating a plate. Once a
template turret has been selected for the nest, the selected turret will be used for
optimization and post processing. This is useful when multiple turrets have been
created. If a nest is being created with parts that share the same turret the actual
turret should not need to be selected from Template Turret.
5.2.4 Nest Direction
Nest Direction determines the starting position of placement of parts in a sequence.
When nesting parts, the parts are placed on the plate one at a time. So, the nest
direction position chosen within the dialog will determine the starting point of the
nest and work its way from the specified location to fill out the plate. For example,
if upper left is chosen the first part will be placed in the upper left corner of the
plate and will fill out the rest of the sheet from there.
Typically for all Finn-Power machines upper left corner is used because this is the
side closest to the sheet removal when plate is being processed at the machine.
Other directions can be utilized to find a more suitable nest outcome.
5.2.5 Nest in Zones
Splits parts into separate reposition zones if needed.
5.2.6 Grid Nesting
Grid Nesting is used to nest parts in a grid like manner. The parts are arranged
within the plate in a uniform fashion. When using this option the part quantities
may change within the plate. Grid Nesting will allow for a better looking nest and
is generally well suited for use with square or rectangular parts.
5.2.7 Nest by Work Order
If parts are nested using a work order number the parts can be sorted within the
plate(s) by the work order entered. Work order’s can be used in nesting by either
entering the work order when adding the part to the part list or by utilizing Orders
database.
5.2.8 Nest in Holes
Within NC Express’ nesting engine Nest in Holes allows parts to be nested within a
cutout of another part. If a nest has small parts that will be nested along with large
parts with cutouts big enough for the small parts to fit, Nest in Holes activated will
nest the small parts within the cutouts. Requirement of Nest in Holes is that the
cutout is to be microjointed (tabbed) into place.
5.3 Part Rotation (Grain Restriction)
When a part is first created the nest rotation is set. There are two different nest
rotation options- 0/180 and 90/270. Activating either one of the nest rotations within
the part properties will allow the part to rotate when nesting. Even though the part
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