DXNest — Fabrication Automation Software

What DXNest PanelBuilder Can Do

DXNest is an integrated CAD/CAM solution for façade and sheet-metal fabrication. It connects project data, panel geometry, sheet formats, nesting, CNC programming, and documentation into a single workflow, so engineers don’t have to jump between multiple tools.

Project & Data Management

• Separate project files. Create a dedicated project for each job and save it as an individual file, keeping all panels, sheets, CNC settings, and reports in one place.
• Flexible project parameters. Configure global settings for each job: material type and thickness, margins, label format, units, and other rules that will be applied across nesting, CNC, and reporting.
• Panel list for each project. Build a complete list of panels with width, height, depth, quantity, and type, forming the central database for further processing.
• Selective processing of panels. Choose which panels from the list should be processed in a particular nesting run, while keeping the full project data intact.
• Sheet formats and margins. Define multiple sheet sizes and available quantities, and set margins between panels and from panels to the sheet frame to match real cutting and clamping conditions.
• Profile lists and lengths. Maintain a database of profiles and their lengths for supporting structures, enabling accurate material calculations and profile cutting optimization.

Smart Input from CAD & Custom Parts

• Reading panel sizes from DXF. Import DXF drawings and let DXNest automatically detect closed contours and extract panel dimensions, reducing manual data entry and errors.
• Custom parts for nesting. Add additional parts with user-defined dimensions that should be included in nesting, such as test pieces or non-standard components.

Nesting & CNC Automation

• Multi-format nesting. Nest panels across several sheet formats at the same time, taking into account available quantities to minimize material waste.
• Selectable sheet materials. Assign parts to specific materials (for example, different aluminum or steel grades and thicknesses) to ensure they are nested on the correct sheets.
• Engraving part names. Optionally engrave the part name or code on each panel directly on the sheet to simplify identification on the shop floor.
• Advanced CNC settings. Configure tool numbers, cutting order, lead-in/lead-out parameters, engraving options, feed rates, and safety positions so that generated CNC programs are ready for your machines.
• CNC programs for part processing. Automatically generate CNC code for cutting and engraving based on nesting layouts, with paths prepared to match your controller format.
• Fast processing of large projects. DXNest is optimized to handle large façades with hundreds or thousands of panels, calculating complete nesting and CNC output within minutes.

Documentation & Outputs

• Customizable Packing Slip template. Adjust the packing slip layout to match your documentation standards: company logo, project data, panel identifiers, quantities, and grouping by crates or pallets.
• Automatic BOM generation. Create detailed Bills of Materials for panels, profiles, and additional components with their dimensions and quantities, ready for purchasing and stock control.
• DXF files for each part. Generate separate DXF files for individual panels or parts, useful for archiving or integration with other CAD/CAM systems.
• Nesting layouts and DXF for each sheet. For every sheet, DXNest produces a visual nesting layout and a corresponding DXF file that can be used directly for CNC programming or quality checks.
• Label generation. Print labels with part names, IDs, sizes, quantities, and other metadata to simplify logistics and installation.
• Metric and imperial units. Work in millimetres or inches depending on project requirements; all calculations, nesting, CNC programs, and reports follow the selected units.