
#55: Cabinet Part Nesting & Workflow Automation
Sep 02, 2021Note: You must be a member of the Learn Your CNC Academy Community to watch this replay. Benefits include weekly Q&A Meetups, weekly project lessons, monthly CNC challenges, an active community of Vectric users, past replay lessons & project files, and so much more!
🗄️Streamline your CNC cabinet production with this comprehensive Vectric lesson on nesting and automation! Kyle walks through importing SketchUp models with multiple material thicknesses, setting up different sheet sizes, and efficiently organizing parts by layer. Discover how to use variables for adaptive cut depths, create and apply toolpath templates for consistent machining across multiple sheets, and manage tabs for secure cutting. Learn essential tips for optimizing toolpath order, adding text labels for easy part identification, and troubleshooting common issues in the nesting process. This lesson is perfect for beginners and experienced users looking to improve efficiency and productivity in their cabinet-making projects.
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