Nest cabinet parts and panels - waste less plywood
For CNC router operators, cabinetmakers, and sign shops. Optimize layouts on MDF, plywood, and solid panels. Upload DXF or SVG, get an optimized cut plan in seconds.
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How Lapas helps your operation
Panel optimization
Nest cabinet carcass parts, drawer fronts, shelves, and doors on full sheets - one job, all parts.
Grain direction control
Lock part orientation to respect wood grain direction on face-visible components.
SVG support for sign shops
Import SVG artwork and text outlines from Illustrator or Inkscape - common workflows for CNC sign cutting.
Spacing for bit diameter
Set part spacing to cover the router bit diameter, so parts are spaced correctly for the actual tool being used.
Mixed panel sizes
Nest across standard 2440×1220mm sheets and custom panel sizes in one job. Lapas suggests stored remnants that fit, and you add them.
Export to VCarve / Aspire
DXF export opens directly in VCarve Pro, Aspire, Fusion 360 CAM, and other CNC router CAM tools.
Specifically built for this workflow
- Import part geometry from VCarve Pro, Aspire, Fusion 360, or any CAD tool as DXF files
- Set grain rotation (0° and 180° only) for the job so veneer or face-visible parts keep their grain aligned
- Set part spacing to cover the router bit diameter (typically 3mm–12mm) of the tool you actually run
- Multi-sheet output: automatically distributes parts across minimum number of full sheets
- PDF cut list useful for quoting material cost and communicating the job to the shop floor
- Browser-based: works on any Windows/Mac workshop computer without additional software
Don't take our word for it.
Upload one of your own DXF files and see the layout yourself. It's free and takes about two minutes.
On a phone? Book a 20-minute call and we nest your file with you on a screen share.
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