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Nester is specifically designed for converting CAD DXF files into Gcode files for use with any 2-D or 3-D machine such as wire EDMs, laser etchers, flame cutting, Water jet. Once a file has been read in it can be arrayed across a sheet of material. A multiple document interface allows many different parts to be nested together on a single sheet of material.
Nester can be used for creating individual complicated tool paths for 2-D and 3-D machines. Custom INI files are used to taylor Nester to your particular machine tool. Several working examples are provided. Nester is a low cost opportunity for small independent machine shops to convert their Cad DXF files or existing Gcode files into useful nested groups for their CNC and DNC equipment without the hassle of figuring out the geometry manually.
A full function editor is provided up to one million line capacity to fine tune the file adding tool offsets etc. Numerous other options such as flipping the part, and scaling are provided. 'Swap' allows the direction of travel to be changed. File transfer both in an out is supported so this system can be hard wired to a machine tool via Rs232. Graph line color red = cutting to blue not cutting. Files can be saved and retrieved across a network. Standard ascii format is used for all files. Can be configured to support any axis combination. Th
