FixChip support in nesting, done right

ARDIS® supports FixChip directly within the nesting workflow, including the machining logic required to maintain efficient nesting and reliable CNC output.

See FixChip with ARDIS®  ›

What is FixChip?

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Traditionally, furniture panels are joined using dowels, which can require a second machining step after nesting to add side drillings.

FixChip uses a smart connector that allows the required connections to be prepared directly during CNC nesting, helping eliminate that second step.

Is this relevant for you?

This page is particularly relevant if you:

  • already use or are considering FixChip on a nesting CNC
  • your current CAM solution supports FixChip, but not in the most material-efficient way
  • want to maintain high material yield while producing FixChip parts correctly.

Supporting FixChip is one thing. Nesting it correctly is another.

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The 35 mm FixChip side machining extends beyond the part edge.

How many nesting systems handle it

Many nesting systems treat this machining space as part of each individual component. When two FixChip parts are nested next to each other, the same space can effectively be taken into account twice.

This can reduce nesting yield.

Typical approach: the space is booked twice

PART A 560 mm wide · view cropped PART B 560 mm wide · view cropped SPACE A SPACE B ROUTER BIT ROUTER BIT Ø 35 mm cutter 70 mm
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Plunge in Part A's own space The router bit enters the 35 mm strip reserved for Part A.
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Mill FixChip in Part A A half circle stays behind in Part A.
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Plunge into Part B's own space A second 35 mm strip is reserved for the same operation.
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Mill FixChip in Part B Two strips consumed: 70 mm of sheet gone.

ARDIS® handles this differently

ARDIS® understands the FixChip machining geometry and handles the nesting clearance accordingly. The required machining remains fully possible, without unnecessarily sacrificing material yield

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ARDIS®: one shared machining space

PART A 560 mm wide · view cropped PART B 560 mm wide · view cropped SHARED ROUTER BIT Ø 35 mm cutter 35 mm
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One plunge, in between The Ø35 mm cutter enters the single shared strip.
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Mill FixChip in Part A It travels left and leaves the half circle in Part A.
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Mill FixChip in Part B The same 35 mm serves both half circles. One clearance, two parts.
Part contour, 560 mm wide
FixChip position, two per shared edge, Ø35 mm side machining
Machining envelope reserved in the nest

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See FixChip nesting with ARDIS®

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See how ARDIS® supports FixChip in a real nesting workflow and generates the required machining for CNC production.

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Want to know if ARDIS® can support your setup?

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