Which of the following is a nesting benefit?

• A. Increasing yield
• B. Decreasing quality
• C. More rejects
• D. Longer cycle

Answer: (A)

Nesting is the process of arranging parts on a sheet or build plate to use material efficiently and minimize waste. The main benefit is increasing yield: by packing parts tightly and using the available space well, you get more good parts from the same amount of material, which lowers waste and reduces cost per part. Proper nesting supports consistent quality because parts are laid out to respect tolerances and avoid collisions, so it isn’t about making the process slower, introducing more defects, or producing fewer parts. Therefore, increasing yield is the best benefit of nesting.