How nesting changes yield when parts cannot spin freely
Lock grain, brush, and bend direction before comparing two nests. A layout that looks full can still be illegal on the sheet you bought.
Editorial Team
The SliceKey desk writes independent notes on kerf, nesting, and the cost of wasted stock. It does not inspect a shop floor or write a quote.
What a slit roll keeps, and what the trim throws away
A slit roll ships only the finished width. Count edge trim, mill ends, and leftover tails against the parent roll before you quote.
How a kerf allowance changes the size you program
A kerf allowance moves the toolpath off the finished edge. Measure the slot on a coupon before you type an offset for the batch.