Woodworking Machine Operator how-to

How to Run a Nested CNC Router Job

Nesting saves material.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Nesting saves material. In short: load; check; set, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Load the program.

  2. Check the sheet.

  3. Set zero.

  4. Run vacuum hold-down.

  5. Run the job.

  6. Label parts.

Safety reminders for woodworking machine operators

  • Use guards
  • Wear hearing and eye protection
  • Use dust collection
  • Lock out for tool changes

CNC router · Nesting · Moulder · Edgebander · Wide-belt sander · Router bit: see the full woodworking machine operator glossary.

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