List the factors that affect the process of laying out a part.

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The process of laying out a part may be affected by the following factors:

Material shape-Flat stock such as sheets and plates are easiest to lay out, and pipes and round tubing are the most difficult shapes to work with.

Part shape-Parts with square and straight cuts are easier to lay out than parts with angles, circles, curves, and irregular shapes.

Tolerance-The smaller or tighter the tolerance that must be maintained, the more difficult the layout.

Nesting-The placement of parts together in a manner that will minimize the waste created is called nesting.

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