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Less waste, clear cutting plans

Why does a good cut plan matter?

In panel cutting and furniture manufacturing, board material is the largest cost driver. A poorly planned nest can mean a lot of scrap. CutOptix panel optimization helps here: from order parts it builds cut plans that work on real panel saws—with straight cuts as those machines expect.

{{-- Header --}} Panel nesting optimization Order #1024 – 18mm Bükk LMDP {{-- Sheet area --}} Sheet 1 (2800 x 2070 mm) {{-- Sheet border --}} {{-- Cut 1 - horizontal top strip --}} {{-- Sub-cut 1a --}} Oldallap 800 x 300 mm {{-- Sub-cut 1b --}} Oldallap 800 x 300 mm {{-- Guillotine cut indicator 1 --}} Cut 1 {{-- Cut 2 - middle strip --}} {{-- Sub-cuts --}} Polclap 560 x 300 mm Polclap 560 x 300 mm Polclap 560 x 300 mm {{-- Guillotine cut indicator 2 --}} Cut 2 {{-- Bottom: waste --}} Offcut (waste or reusable) {{-- Stats panel --}} Optimization Yield 94.7% Elhelyezett darabok 5 / 7 Waste 5.3% Number of cuts 4 Accept plan
The cut map shows part placement and cut lines (red dashed). The right panel shows yield statistics.

You do not lay out parts by hand on paper or in a separate tool. The system starts from order lines, respects sheet size, grain direction, and edge-band size corrections, then proposes how to cut with minimal waste and sensible layout.

Flexible choices—not one “right” answer

Not every order shares the same priority. Sometimes minimum waste matters most, sometimes fewer sheets, sometimes fastest prep. Choose among optimization goals and compare results side by side—you pick the plan that fits the job, not an opaque automatic choice.

Calculation depth is adjustable: for urgent jobs use a faster variant; for large orders where every percent counts, run a deeper search.

Offcut material is not lost

Many shops have usable leftovers from earlier jobs. The system considers them: if parts fit on an existing offcut, it suggests using that first. After cutting, reusable remnants can be saved for the next order.

{{-- Multi-sheet summary --}} Cut plan summary – 3 sheets {{-- Sheet 1 --}} Sheet 1 96.2% 7 darab elhelyezve 4 cuts required Optimal {{-- Sheet 2 --}} Sheet 2 91.8% 5 darab elhelyezve 3 cuts required Optimal {{-- Sheet 3 --}} Sheet 3 62.4% 3 darab elhelyezve 2 cuts required Offcut: 37.6%
With multiple sheets, the system leaves offcut on the last sheet—ready for future orders.

That makes the current plan more efficient and reduces material loss over time. Offcuts are tracked separately, can be labeled, and found again when needed.

Visible results—not just numbers

The finished cut plan is visual: see part positions, cut lines, and suggested sequence. Print it for the saw or machine. Multi-sheet jobs are reviewable sheet by sheet.

The system estimates material use and related costs—boards, cutting, edge banding, and waste. That supports quoting and customer communication.

Forwarded to production

A completed cut plan is not trapped in the system. Export for machines, shop paperwork, warehouse, or admin. Generate part labels—even barcodes or QR codes—so every piece stays identifiable through production.

Fontos

A cut plan is only as good as the order behind it. With correct sizes, materials, and edge bands, optimization is reliable—otherwise verify the order first.

Summary

Panel optimization is one of CutOptix's highest-value modules. Less waste, clear cut plans, usable offcuts, and fast handoff to production—all tied to the order.

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