Start with the geometry
Use imported DXF parts, quantities, cut length, pierce data, and the resulting nest as the estimate foundation.
Fabrication estimating and quoting
Build sheet metal, laser, plasma, and waterjet quotes from the actual DXF job.
Instead of pricing from memory, Nest XL helps build the quote from the job: material usage, sheet cost, cut length, pierces, speed, delay, machine hourly rate, setup, markup, shipping, tax, adjustments, and custom line items.
Windows 10 & 11Local DXF workflowNo-expiration Demo Mode
Built for real fabricationPrepare · nest · cost · quote · export
A complete workflow
More than automatic part placement.
Nest XL connects geometry preparation, nesting rules, material cost, machine time, quoting, reporting, and production output so the finished nest carries useful business information—not just coordinates.
Calculate production cost
Apply material prices, machine hourly cost, speed, pierce delay, setup, and other operating inputs.
Build selling price
Add markup, tax, shipping, adjustments, and custom items without losing the underlying cost picture.
Manage the quote lifecycle
Corporate archives the PDF and project snapshot, tracks status and expiration, and reopens approved work for production.
Control every part
Set the rules the way your shop needs them.
Use quantities, rotation increments, fixed orientation, mirroring permission, grain direction, priority, groups, spacing, margins, and nesting inside usable holes. Review open geometry and bend lines before they become production problems.
- Customer and company information
- Quote number and validity
- Payment terms and notes
- Branded customer-facing PDF output
- Quoted, In Process, and Expired status in Corporate
- Production release tied to stock consumption in Corporate
Cost and quote the actual job
Turn nesting data into a price you can defend.
Material usage, sheet cost, cut length, pierce count, cut speed, pierce delay, machine hourly cost, setup, shipping, tax, markup, and custom items can all contribute to a professional customer quote.
Material costUse sheet dimensions, quantity, unit cost, and actual nest consumption.
Estimated machine timeBuild estimates from cut length, pierces, speed, delay, and hourly rate.
Professional quote outputCreate branded PDF quotes with customer data, terms, notes, and validity.
Common questions
What shops usually ask.
Clear answers for evaluating Nest XL in a production workflow.
Can I add charges not calculated by the nest?
Yes. Setup, programming, shipping, adjustments, tax, and fully custom line items can be added to the quote.
Does Corporate save old quotes?
Corporate is designed to preserve quote PDFs and project snapshots so prior customer work can be searched and reopened.
Can a quote become a production job?
Corporate can move approved work into production, consume the selected stock, and create qualifying remnants.
Can I try quoting without a subscription?
Yes. Demo Mode allows evaluation of the quoting workflow. Licensing is required for production DXF export.
Use your own DXF files
See how Nest XL handles your parts before paying.
Demo Mode does not expire. Import, prepare, nest, cost, and quote. Activate a Standard or Corporate license when you are ready to export production DXF files.