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Not verifying the square footage yield before nesting parts on a sheet

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Calculate total part area plus expected kerf loss before nesting. Nesting software can optimize yield but it needs accurate part counts. Under-ordering ma…

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Calculate total part area plus expected kerf loss before nesting. Nesting software can optimize yield but it needs accurate part counts. Under-ordering material because of poor yield planning delays the job.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Not verifying the square footage yield before nesting parts on a sheet. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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