Nesting Parts / Cut Pattern

[wweaver]

Hello All,


I have a question regarding making a cut pattern. Here is the situation:


- I haveflat stock material (say 12"L x 12"W x 1/4"T) that I mold (call this prt001).


- I would like a final machined part (call it prt002) to be 1"L x 1"W x 1/4"T to be cut from my prt001 material.


- prt002 will be cut from prt001 using a 1/4" dia end mill.


My question: Is it possible to create an automatic nest using these parts with an offset for the tool and to show this layout on a drawing?


I am using CREO Elements/Pro Release 5.0 Date code M070.


Thanks in advance!

 

[cedge]

That's a great question, I've been looking into it for you.


NC sheetmetal has autonesting functionality. Where you can do exactly as you describe.


1. You have to create a sheetmetal part or convert it to sheetmetal (this will therefore be limited to flat parts..I think)


2. Create a manufacturing assembly (for sheetmetal) You can then define your work piece and create a cluster.


3. Create another manufacturing assembly, this time NC.


4. Then assemble your sheetmetal assembly, now you can use that endmill!


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