Lettering and logos for signs
Nest vector letter sets, logo elements and shapes of different sizes. For a sign shop, this helps move from a design to a sheet layout sooner.
For signmakers
Nesting software for signmakers
Orange Cut helps signmakers arrange vector parts on sheet materials and prepare contours for cutting. Work with lettering, logos and irregular shapes from CorelDRAW or SVG.
What affects your sheet layout
Part shapes
Nesting means arranging parts on a material sheet. For lettering and irregular shapes, the contours matter, rather than only the rectangular boxes around them.
Spacing and sheet edges
Set part spacing and edge margins for your tool, material and production process. A compact layout must still be suitable for cutting.
Rotation and internal holes
Allowed rotations affect the possible placements. Where your job permits it, enable nesting small parts inside other parts.
Reviewing the result
Compare layouts on your own file. Check the occupied area, remaining material and placement before sending the result into production.
Nesting & grooving: ACP boxes
For aluminum composite panel boxes, Orange Cut also helps prepare cutting contours, V-grooves, bends and mounting holes. Use the finished contours in your machining preparation workflow.
LED neon preparation
Another Orange Cut workflow is creating contours and preparing files for illuminated lettering. A neon demonstration will be added to the video section.
See nesting on real artwork
Preparing an ACP box
Frequently asked questions
Who is Orange Cut for?
Signmakers and fabrication shops preparing vector parts for cutting sheet materials. The main workflows use CorelDRAW and SVG.
Can I nest parts inside letter holes?
Yes. Orange Cut has a setting for nesting parts inside other parts. A particular placement depends on the dimensions, spacing and geometry of your source shapes.
Will every job save the same amount of material?
No. Results depend on part shapes and quantities, sheet dimensions, spacing and permitted rotations. Try the app on your own production files to evaluate it.
How do I get the finished layout?
Send it back to CorelDRAW or export SVG. When working with grooves, preserve the separation between cutting and processing contours in your subsequent workflow.