Bolt Cut
Panel and sheet cut-list planning for rectangular material-layout problems.
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Same pieces.
Bolt Optimizations
Bolt Cut & Bolt Nest
Same pieces.
More considered possibilities.
A family of focused tools for cutting and nesting decisions, developed by NUMEN.
How many ways can the same pieces fit?
Imagine packing a suitcase—but some pieces cannot turn, every gap costs material, and the cutting method imposes its own rules. A layout that looks neat is not necessarily a layout that works.
A precise distinction
Search for a better arrangement. Respect the rules.
Bolt Cut and Bolt Nest address different material-layout problems. The common engineering challenge is to explore arrangements while preserving the constraints that make the result usable.
The same parts
Rotation rules
Required gaps
A valid layout
Illustrative arrangement. No claim of a global optimum, speed or material saving.
What the work involves
Bolt Nest
True-shape nesting for more varied part geometry.
Constraints that matter
Part orientation, available stock and spacing can change what an arrangement allows.
A result you can inspect
Show the relationship between the input pieces, their placement and the material—not just a score.
The family is preparing for deployment, according to the developer. Confirm current access and scope through NUMEN. The six-rectangle example on this website is an educational demonstrator, not the production optimizer or a performance benchmark.
Useful questions
Are Bolt Cut and Bolt Nest the same tool?
No. They belong to the Bolt Optimizations family but address different layout problems. Their capabilities and access should be evaluated separately.
Does the example prove material savings?
No. It explains how arrangement and constraints interact. A savings claim requires the real engine, identified input and a fair comparison.
NUMEN
Your problem may be different.
The depth should not be.
Show us the rules, the repeated workaround or the decision that needs a better answer.