In 3D printing, it costs no more to produce one item or tens of items, assuming the build space is large enough to accommodate the total size.

Service provider Weerg, in Venice, Italy, has a large installation of HP Multi Jet Fusion model 5210 3D printers, as well as CNC machines. It is announcing a special service to customers that takes advantage of nesting.

Nesting makes it possible to assemble several parts by optimizing the space available in the build area. “To ensure optimal nesting, which in theory could also be done manually, we recommend the use of specialized software, among the many available on the market,” says Matteo Rigamonti, founder of Weerg. This type of software automatically shifts and rotates a set of 3D pieces to minimize empty space and optimize the quality and quantity of the printed parts. The user can also use the software to specify the number of parts and the minimum distance between individual parts.

“The highest benefits are achieved when nesting is used to fill the full capacity of the build area,” continues Rigamonti. The 3D Build technique proposed by Weerg allows 3D printing with HP MJF technology in three different materials: Nylon PA11, Nylon PA12 and polypropylene.

“Since its recent launch, this new service has raised particular interest among companies that need to produce quantities in excess of their production capacity by outsourcing surplus, or that are dealing with momentary overwork or machine downtime,” says Rigamonti. “The success of this formula also derives from the ease with which customers can perform nesting, sending us the 3D file of the structure with the guarantee that delivery will be made within 3 working days.”

“To develop this service, our R&D department carried out many simulations,” says Rigamonti. “If users who buy the structure take advantage of its full capacity through optimal nesting, they can benefit from savings of up to 60% compared to what they would have spent on producing the parts individually.”

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