Restrict part rotation (e.g., 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) to honor wood grain or metal directional strength.
The utility functions as an integrated add-in that maintains a dynamic link to your source models.
Set the (the safety distance from the edge of the raw sheet). Step 4: Adjust Part Parameters Autodesk Inventor Nesting 2025
Within the Nesting Properties table, you can control how the algorithm treats individual parts:
Material remnant (leftover sheet pieces) management has been overhauled. Inventor Nesting 2025 now supports . Instead of using generic rectangles, the software can digitally "scan" an irregular leftover sheet using a camera or manual tracing, import that shape, and nest new parts onto it. This feature alone can increase material ROI by 8–12% for job shops. Restrict part rotation (e
Inventor Nesting 2025 provides detailed costing reports.
Input your raw material inventory. Specify sheet length, width, thickness, and material type (e.g., Aluminum 6061, Mild Steel). Set the cost per sheet to track financial metrics. Step 3: Configure Nesting Properties Set specific rules for your parts. Step 4: Adjust Part Parameters Within the Nesting
is an integrated true-shape nesting utility designed to help manufacturers optimize material yield from flat raw materials. As part of the Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection , it works directly within the Inventor interface, allowing for a seamless transition from 3D design to optimized 2D cutting layouts. Key Features and 2025 Enhancements
[ 3D CAD Design ] ➔ [ Material Provider Setup ] ➔ [ Nesting Study Calculation ] ➔ [ CNC Toolpath Export (CAM) ] 1. Seamless Multi-Body and Sheet Metal Ingestion
: The tool extracts flat patterns directly from Inventor sheet metal parts or generic 2D shapes (DXF/DWG). Nesting Study
The nesting engine in the 2025 release handles large-scale assemblies with complex geometries significantly faster than previous versions. Multi-core processor utilization has been optimized, meaning you can calculate dense nests across hundreds of parts in a fraction of the time. 2. Improved Multi-Body Sheet Metal Support