AVEVA Plate & Bar Nesting 15.3: Shipbuilding Nesting & Manufacturing Optimization Software

AVEVA Plate & Bar Nesting 15.3 is an advanced nesting solution for the shipbuilding industry, part of the AVEVA Hull & Outfitting suite, used for optimizing the layout of steel parts (plates, stiffeners, profiles) onto raw material stock to maximize yield and minimize waste .

The software automatically positions thousands of unique parts—cut from plates, profiles, or bars—onto standard-sized inventory using sophisticated algorithms that consider material grain direction, thermal distortion, and cutting path optimization to drastically reduce scrap rates and preparation time in shipyards

⚓ Primary Users

This professional shipbuilding nesting software is designed for:

Shipyard Production Engineers & Nesting Specialists optimizing material layout for steel plates and profiles to maximize yield
Manufacturing Planners & CNC Programmers generating cutting instructions for flame, plasma, and laser cutters
Plate & Profile Shop Managers minimizing material waste and managing remnant inventory
Quality Assurance Engineers verifying cutting accuracy and material traceability
Fabrication Supervisors tracking production progress and resource allocation

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

????️ Direct Plate Editing (MPLATE)

New in 15.3.0.0 – MPLATE allows direct visualization and modification of plate manufacturing information directly within the nesting environment, eliminating the need to revert to the design team for changes .

Editable Properties:

Excess material allowances
Bevel angles and configurations
Hole positions and dimensions
Notch geometries
Marking and labeling information

Enhanced Visualization:

Clear display of all plate properties in Part Manager and Property Grid
Real-time visual feedback for modifications

Access Control:

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) allows administrators to set editing permissions
Role-based security ensures only authorized personnel can modify critical plate properties

Customer Benefits:

Saves valuable time by eliminating design team rework cycles
Reduces errors from manual communication
Faster response to production floor issues

???? Automatic Bridges

New in 15.3.0.0 – The automatic bridge configuration feature connects nested parts with a single click, significantly reducing manual effort .

Key Capabilities:

Automatically connects nested parts to prevent falling or deformation during cutting
Customizable bridge configurations
Bridges can connect to segments with bevels and curvatures
Bridges are created centrally on parts for optimal stability
Ability to exclude bridges between parts and holes when needed

Flexibility:

Manual or automatic bridge editing available
Visualization tool for identifying unconnected parts
Full manual override for custom project requirements

Customer Benefits:

Prevents part deformation during manufacturing
Ensures structural integrity of nested parts
Reduces manual bridge creation effort

???? Advanced Nesting Algorithms

The software uses sophisticated algorithms to automatically position parts onto standard-sized plates, bars, and profiles, optimizing for:

Maximum material yield
Reduced scrap rates
Consideration of grain direction and thermal distortion
Cutting path optimization

???? What’s New in Version 15.3.0.0

The 15.3.0.0 release introduces two major enhancements that significantly impact shipyard production efficiency :

Feature	Description	Benefit
MPLATE Editing	Direct visualization and modification of plate manufacturing information	Eliminates design team rework cycles; saves time
Automatic Bridges	One-click connection of nested parts to prevent deformation	Reduces manual effort; ensures structural integrity
DAC Access Control	Role-based permissions for editing plate properties	Enhanced security and data accuracy

Future Updates

Version 15.3 includes improved visualization tools in the Part Manager and Property Grid, providing enhanced visibility of excess, bevels, holes, notches, markings, and labels .