Features · Nesting & yield
Know what a part really costs off the sheet.
BuildMRP accounts for sheet yield, so your part cost includes the scrap you actually make.
Why it matters
Area-based costing undercounts every part.
Most MRPs price a part by its area. Real sheets leave a skeleton and offcuts — and that waste is part of the cost.
How it works
Three settings, accurate costs everywhere.
- 01
Set material & sheet cost
e.g. 3/16" 5052 aluminum, 48×96, [$X] per sheet.
- 02
Set yield for the process
Plasma material efficiency, per part or default.
- 03
It rolls up everywhere
Part → variant → Shopify cost, automatically.
The full cost stack
Every dollar in the part, accounted for.
Roadmap · Coming [QUARTER]
Nest-file import & remnant tracking.
Import nests from ProNest or SigmaNEST, split sheet cost and cut time across the parts on each sheet, and put usable offcuts back into stock.
Free tool
Try it: sheet nesting calculatorYield FAQ
Plasma or laser?
Both — set the yield and process rate per cutting method.
Steel and aluminum?
Any sheet or plate material, each with its own cost.
How do I set yield?
Use your nest reports or the calculator; set a default and override per part.
Multiple thicknesses?
Yes — each thickness is its own raw material.