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A 760 by 400 mm sheet nested by true shape in Scrapless: L brackets hooked together, discs inside the ring holes, and a 112 mm reusable strip marked along the bottom

Nesting 10 Sep 2026 11 min read

What Is Nesting Software? A Guide for Laser and CNC Shops

Nesting software lays parts out on a sheet by their real outline so less material is wasted. What it does, how it works and how to test one on your own parts.

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Scrapless nests your real SVG and DXF parts on your own PC. 14 days free, no card.

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