Computer-implemented nesting method for generating a nesting plan by nesting workpiece parts on a workpiece sheet

Abstract

A nesting method for generating a nesting plan by nesting workpiece parts with different two-dimensional workpiece part geometries on a workpiece sheet with a two-dimensional workpiece sheet geometry, wherein the nesting plan is configured to be used for a laser cutting method for cutting the workpiece parts nested according to the nesting plan out of the workpiece sheet placed on a workpiece support. The nesting method includes reading in geometry data of the workpiece parts, ascertaining individual geometry characteristics of at least some of the workpiece parts from their geometry data, determining individual workpiece spacings between adjacent workpiece parts on the workpiece sheet based on their individual geometry characteristics, and nesting the workpiece parts with their individual workpiece spacings on the workpiece sheet.

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