Radnest Module (True Shape Nesting)

Incorporating fully generalised nesting that analyses the true shape of components, Radnest can dramatically increase sheet utilisation and deliver substantial material cost savings.

Benefits of Radnest

• Increased automation.
• Flexible manufacturing with reduced work in progress.
• Integration with MRP.
• Reduced setup times.

Important Features of Radnest

Radnest features a high performance-nesting algorithm that analyses the true shape of parts to be nested. Using a number of strategies, including tightly pairing components together, Radnest attempts to fit as many parts as possible onto the sheet.

Small parts can be nested within cutouts or a space between larger parts, ensuring that as little material as possible is wasted. However, unless common line cutting is being used, a minimum material bridge is maintained between parts to ensure sheet strength.

The nesting process in Radnest is far more advanced than simply fitting shapes onto a rectangular sheet. Radnest also takes into account the manufacturing requirements of the machine tool.

To improve material handling of nest skeletons that remain when profiled parts have been removed, Radnest includes the option to scrap the remaining sheet automatically, by cutting it into rectangular pieces of pre-determined size. This allows the skeleton to be handled easily and safely.

Radnest may be configured to operate automatically, and when linked with an existing MRP system, can become a key component of an automated manufacturing system.

Keeping track and managing cost throughout the design and manufacturing process is a critical element to achieving a competitive advantage.