Hypertherm HTA Rev 6.00 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 135)

Section 7: Part Options 121
Nested Repeat
Pattern Offsets
The control has an automated feature that calculates the minimum spacing required between
repeated parts. This is based on the size of the part (including Lead in and Lead out), the Kerf value
and scrap clearance. This calculated spacing is not always optimum but will allow the part to be
repeated without overlapping.
The user may choose to use this pre-calculated value or select to manually select new values. As you
are entering new pattern offset values, the control will automatically draw the new group pattern with
the entered values. This is extremely useful in providing a visual check of the nest as it is entered.
Nest Distance
The control has an automated feature that calculates the minimum spacing required between nested
parts. This is based on the size of the part (including Lead in and Lead out), the Kerf value and scrap
clearance. This calculated spacing is not always optimum but will allow the part to be repeated
without overlapping.
The user may choose to use this pre-calculated value or choose to manually select new values. As
you are entering new nest pattern offset values, the control will automatically draw the new nested
pattern with the entered values. This is extremely useful in providing a visual check of the nest as it is
entered.
Generally, when manually changing the Nest Distance values, it is easiest to start with a simple nest
(1 column x 1 row) and perform adjustments based on the graphic display. As the nest Distance
values are adjusted, the pattern displayed on screen will be updated. When the desired Nest
Distance has been obtained, increase the nest size to a two column, two row nest. The X and Y