StarNest StarNestPro

Everything you need to cut faster.

StarNestPro takes you from a DXF file to cut-ready G-code in one program — nest, sequence, add leads, and export.

True-shape nesting

Geometric packing for irregular parts with tight, sub-millimeter spacing — not just bounding boxes.

Three nesting modes

Quick for a fast layout, Advanced for tighter packing, and Advanced+GA — a genetic algorithm — for maximum yield.

Part rotation

Parts rotate automatically to find the best fit. Lock rotation per part to preserve material grain.

Hole nesting

Nest smaller parts inside the holes of larger ones, so no usable steel goes to scrap.

Multi-sheet nesting

Parts that don't fit overflow onto additional sheets automatically. Lay out a whole job at once.

Auto lead-in / lead-out

Line or arc leads, configurable per material and thickness, with separate handling for holes and outside profiles.

Kerf compensation

Inside / outside offset per material. Get final part dimensions right on the first cut.

Cut sequencing

Order cuts holes-first, by distance, row-by-row, smallest-first, or heat-dispersion to spread heat across the sheet.

DXF import

Drop in DXF files from Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD. Stray import geometry is cleaned up automatically.

LinuxCNC G-code

Generates ready-to-run G-code for LinuxCNC (CandCNC / CommandCNC). Load it on the table and cut.

Cut-time estimate

Estimated cycle time is calculated on export — useful for scheduling the table and planning the day.

DXF export

Export the finished nest back out as a DXF alongside the G-code, for records or downstream tools.

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