Kristof 4 Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, MZ SKEETER said: How do you figure your going to loose over 11" of material per cutting? It's called nesting in the industry; you can get more parts out of a single 24 ft long sheet than two 12 ft sheets, depending on the part dimensions. If one part is 13 feet, neither sheet can be used and is why longer steel lengths are better (in this case magnet material). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 23, 2019 Dang, he/she is smarter than me - I have nothing more to add to this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristof 4 Posted June 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, MZ SKEETER said: I don't see why you would need pre feed with sheets. Probably because I don't want to cut the roll into sheets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted June 23, 2019 Just now, Dakotagrafx said: Dang, he/she is smarter than me - I have nothing more to add to this thread. I am with you on that one. I know what nesting is. LOL The same as in this industry. I also have nothing to add to this thread either 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristof 4 Posted June 23, 2019 1 minute ago, MZ SKEETER said: I am with you on that one. I know what nesting is. LOL The same as in this industry. I also have nothing to add to this thread either You asked the question on why the material would be wasted, so I replied to you with a legitimate answer.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted June 23, 2019 I have been reading along and don't have any personal experience to offer. BUT, you have been given a bounty of excellent advice from helpful experienced people... to help you in using your machine to the extent of its advertised limits. You should be thankful for their invaluable FREE advice. Good luck with your project...let us all know how it works out for you...we do care! Sue2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristof 4 Posted June 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sue2 said: I have been reading along and don't have any personal experience to offer. BUT, you have been give a bounty of excellent advice from helpful experienced people... to help you in using your machine to the extent of its advertised limits. You should be thankful for their invaluable FREE advice. Good luck with your project...let us all know how it works out for you...we do care! Sue2 Thank you, Sue! I am grateful for the wealth of posts that were posted here. I guess I have not explained myself well enough and people don't understand what I want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggie Pilot 4 Posted August 6, 2019 Reading in here late but I think he really needs to use a cnc router with a drag knife. Design and G-code in fusion 360 and send it right to the cnc...its going to last a lot longer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites