Advanced Nesting for Fusion 360

This add-in provides enhanced nesting capabilities for Fusion 360 to optimize material usage for manufacturing workflows.

Features

• Optimized Part Layout: Automatically arrange parts on sheet materials for efficient cutting
• Rotation Optimization: Automatically detect if rotating parts yields better material utilization
• Customizable Settings: Adjust sheet dimensions, clearances, and spacing for your specific needs
• Kerf Compensation: Account for cutting tool width in your nesting layouts
• Visual Feedback: See real-time preview of your nested layout

Installation

1. Download this repository as a ZIP file
2. Extract to a location on your computer
3. In Fusion 360, go to Tools tab → Add-Ins → Scripts and Add-Ins
4. Select the "Add-Ins" tab and click the green "+" icon
5. Navigate to the extracted folder and select the "AdvancedNesting" directory
6. Click "Run" to start the add-in

Usage

1. Create or open a sketch containing the part you want to nest
2. Click on the "Advanced Nesting" command in the Manufacture tab
3. Select your sheet size and nesting parameters
4. Click "OK" to generate the nesting layout

Requirements

• Fusion 360 (2021 or newer)

Development

This add-in is built using the Fusion 360 API. To contribute:

1. Clone the repository
2. Make your changes
3. Test in Fusion 360 using the Scripts and Add-ins dialog
4. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For questions and support, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.