Nesting in ENCY: More Parts per Sheet, Less Time to Production
The sheet-cutting capability you’ve been waiting for. Automatically nest parts, balance calculation speed with material utilization, and fine-tune the layout for your job, all within ENCY.
For laser, plasma, waterjet, and CNC router cutting, an efficient nest helps reduce material costs and programming time. ENCY brings part placement and toolpath generation into one CAM workflow, helping you get more from every sheet.
Balance Speed and Material Savings
Automatically arrange parts within your specified part spacing and sheet margins. Flexible settings let you generate a usable layout quickly or spend more calculation time optimizing material utilization. Choose the balance that fits your production priorities.
From Part Geometry to NC Code
The nesting module accepts a wide range of input formats and supports different sheets. Import your geometry, define the stock, and set your nesting parameters. Once the layout is ready, generate cutting toolpaths and NC code in ENCY without transferring the result to another CAM system.
Fine-Tune the Fit
Put your shop experience to work on the automatic result. Fill an open area, rotate parts for a tighter fit, or redistribute them across sheets. Move, rotate, and mirror individual parts or groups without rebuilding the entire nest.
Material utilization and used sheet length update with every edit, so you can see whether an adjustment improves the layout.
Additional features help you work efficiently:
- Separate controls for part spacing and sheet margins.
- One-command compaction to tighten the entire nest.
- Color-coded parts for easier visual inspection.
- Undo and redo to explore alternative arrangements.
- Edited layouts and utilization figures saved with the project.
ENCY 3.1.3: What’s New
- ✓ Automatic nesting with manual editing
- ✓ Studio: More realistic 3D visualization
- ✓ Easier tool import and assembly
- ✓ Workflow improvements
- ✓ Faster toolpath calculation, lower memory usage
- ✓ Bug fixes
The new nesting functionality is available in ENCY starting with release 3.1.3. Try ENCY on a real job and see how it performs with your parts and sheet stock.