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Developer: Ahmed Zaitoon
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AZ Nesting
Advanced Cutting & Plate Optimization – Overview
AZ Nesting is a powerful cutting optimization extension designed to seamlessly integrate with Tekla Structures. It empowers fabricators, detailers, and project managers to minimize material waste and maximize production efficiency directly within their familiar Tekla environment.
Why Use AZ Nesting?
- Maximize Efficiency: Achieve up to 97% efficiency and even more in material utilization.
- Reduce Costs: Advanced algorithms analyze your model to calculate optimal cutting layouts, significantly reducing scrap.
Key Features
Dual Optimization Capabilities:
- 1D Bar Optimization: Minimize scrap for linear materials like beams, columns, and tubes.
- 2D Plate Nesting: Generate optimal layouts for complex plate shapes and sheet materials.
Intelligent Algorithms:
- Best-Fit Decreasing (BFD), Enhanced, and Balanced modes for optimal layouts.
Smart Fabrication Tools:
- Automatic Hole/Cut Separation
- Multi-Profile Support
- Phase-Based Filtering
Global Compatibility:
- Full support for Imperial & Metric units with automatic conversion.
Powerful Reporting & Exports:
- PDF Reports with layouts, charts and statistics
- Excel lists with quantities and weights
- DXF export for CNC machines
- Remnant tracking for reuse
Compatibility:
Tekla Structures 2020–2026
Interface: Modern Dark/Light themed UI
