Efficient nesting is critical for yacht and marine fabricators to maximize material usage when cutting complex curved hull and deck parts in Rhino. This guide explores how the integrated VisualHull plugins enhance Rhino to deliver robust nesting tools purpose-built for boatbuilding.

The Nesting Challenges in Marine Fabrication

Yacht panels have unique double-curved shapes with tight radii and both left and right hand parts that make nesting incredibly intricate in Rhino. Varying plate sizes and staggered sheet boundaries further complicate arrangement. Without optimization, material gets wasted and shop time increases. Rhino alone lacks the specialized nesting capabilities needed for marine and yacht building.

Intelligent Yacht Nesting in Rhino with VisualHull

VisualHull develops automated nesting tools specifically for boatbuilding using proprietary algorithms tuned for complex marine geometries. Simply select parts in Rhino and run the Smart Nest command to efficiently arrange pieces on available sheet sizes.

Parts get packed within 0.1mm spacing tolerance while considering bend deductions, grain direction and other elements required for shop-ready output. Layouts get optimized to reduce material waste by 10-30% versus manual nesting.

Step-by-Step Nesting in Rhino for Yacht Fabrication

Below is a walkthrough of nesting curved hull parts in Rhino with VisualHull:

1. Model your parts as usual in Rhino and name key layers and objects.

2. Open the VisualHull tab and dock the Nesting toolbar.

3. Select parts to nest and input their quantities.

4. Run the Smart Nest command and select sheet sizes.

5. Set nesting rules like grain direction and add priority parts.

6. VisualHull automatically generates the optimized nest layout.

7. Make any tweaks to arrangements or scrap use.

8. Export your final nests as PDFs or DXFs for immediate cutting.

Follow these simple steps to efficiently nest complex yacht parts in Rhino for minimal material waste and clear shop instructions.

Complete Digital Workflows for Yacht Builders

VisualHull nesting works alongside integrated Rhino tools for documentation, drafting, and bending data. This gives a seamless workflow from 3D models to 2D outputs needed to build the designed vessel. Changes propagate across the connected data for faster iterative work.

For both nesting optimization and clear fabrication deliverables, VisualHull enhances your marine workflows in Rhino with specialized boatbuilding tools. See how VisualHull can upgrade your Rhino capabilities for yacht building - schedule a demo today.