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Frederick_Law
in reply to: iLimbani


@iLimbani wrote:


My question is why doesn't Inventor take into account the combination of area and the rotation of the longest edge to provide users with the best output, ultimately minimizing material consumption? I've attached the Sheet Metal Part file for reference.


Most user will sent flat to nesting software which will fit the parts efficiently.

Part rotation in IV have no effect there.

 

I understand you're trying to estimate material for quote.

I've done 3-axis to 5-axis CNC, laser, waterjet, plasma, CNC punch.

Some time material grain direction is important.

There is no "perfect" "estimate".  There is good enough estimate.

Just find a easy, fast "good enough" estimate.

 

On the other hand.

The user creating the model and flat could rotate the flat.

Flat-05.jpg

 

This won't solve your problem.

Maybe reduce the pain.