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Nest

To stack like parts within one another to occupy a minimum space. A plate having an opening to conform to the contour of a part used to locate the part in a die. To lay out a blank so that the outlines of parts produced will interlock with each following and each preceding part and require the minimum amount of material.

Nesting

Grouping of identical or different parts in multiples within a workpiece to conserve material. The process of accurately locating and holding the part in a die or fixture by using gages or the part's form. 

Non-ferrous metal

Elements and their alloys without iron as a major constituent.

Notching

A metalworking operation in which the punch removes material from the edge or corner of a strip or blank or part.

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