2D nestingLess wasteShop friendly
2D Sheet Layout Visualizer
Enter sheet size and parts to preview an efficient cut layout. Great for plywood, MDF, acrylic, and CNC panel work. Fewer surprises, cleaner plans.
Fast workflow
- Set sheet size and kerf/bit width.
- Add parts (W × H) and quantities.
- Lock grain direction (if applicable).
- Snapshot the layout for the shop or CNC station.
Tip: If you’re cutting on a table saw, kerf is blade width. On CNC, use your cutter diameter and add a little for finish passes if needed.
Pieces
No pieces added yet.
Material Efficiency
Total Sheet Area: 4608.00 in²
Used Area: 0.00 in²
Waste Area: 4608.00 in²
Yield: 0.0%
How to use
- Enter sheet dimensions and kerf/bit width.
- Add each part size (and quantity if supported).
- Review layout density and waste percentage.
- Export or screenshot the layout for the shop.
Pro tips
- • If grain matters, rotate only the parts that can be flipped without changing strength/appearance.
- • Add a small buffer between parts for tear-out, hold-downs, or operator error.
- • For CNC: consider tabs, onion-skin, and finish passes before declaring “perfect yield.”
FAQs
Why does kerf change my yield so much?
Every cut removes material. Multiply kerf by number of cuts and it becomes a meaningful chunk of sheet area, especially on dense layouts.
Should I allow for edge trimming or squaring?
If sheets arrive dinged or out-of-square, reserve a “safe edge” margin or pre-trim one side before nesting.
Can I use this for metal or acrylic?
Yes. Just treat kerf as your tool width: saw kerf, laser kerf, router bit diameter, or waterjet/ plasma kerf.