The user opens the Nesting environment, selects 200 parts (side panels, brackets, backplates), and defines the stock material (e.g., 4x8 ft 14-gauge steel). In the 2025 version, you can now set "priority parts." For example, parts for a rush order can be told to nest first, taking the optimal position on the sheet, while lower-priority parts fill the gaps.
As manufacturing demands continue to speed up, the gap between designing a part and cutting material needs to be virtually non-existent. For sheet metal fabricators and manufacturers, efficiency isn't just about speed—it’s about material utilization. Every scrap piece of metal left on the cutting table is money thrown away.
Siemens has recently released Solid Edge 2D Nesting 2025, a powerful software solution designed to streamline sheet metal fabrication processes. This innovative tool helps manufacturers optimize material usage, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
If your CNC machine has clamp positions:
