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Cutting Optimization Software

These programs optimize the cutting of pieces from plywood and other sheet stock -- the greatest yield with the fewest number of cuts. This process is also referred to as rectangular nesting. Many of these programs produce layout diagrams, materials lists, cost estimates, and a variety of special reports.

ACE Cutting Optimizer
Determines optimal cutting layouts for linear or rectangular parts cut from sheets, coils or bars. Employs innovative cut-waste minimization algorithms to produce layouts that are at least as good as, and usually better, than human-derived ones, and in much less time. Adelaide Computer Energy.   Windows.

Adisa
Automatic nesting and cutting systems designed for high volume and single piece production. Works with up to four levels of material qualities in parts and panels and can have multiple material directions defined. Directional tolerance can also be defined for each part. Adisa Systems.   Windows.

Astra R-Nesting
Performs automatic and interactive nesting of sheet materials. Features include entry and storage of information about orders and materials, registration of rests, cost estimation and printing of layouts. Technos Ltd.  Windows.

Astrokettle 1D/2D Stock Cutting
Optimizers for cutting of lineal or sheet material to minimize waste. Compact and easy to use tools of industrial strength and speed. Free-type cutting patterns in 2D for use with CNC routers. Astrokettle Group.   Windows.

Bar Cut Optimizer and Manager
Length nesting optimizer and stock manager that minimizes waste materials in the cutting process of any linear material -  pipes, bars, tubes, profiles, paper rolls, extrusions, beams, cables, wood, etc. Binrace SRL.  Windows.

BestCut
Panel optimization and rectangular nesting utility. Cut layouts based on texture, indentation, width of slit, length of tool’s slit, waste settings, technologies used. VRSoft Ltd.

CabinetCut
Panel cutting optimization software that optimizes 1000+ panels easily with the ability to generate cutting lists, output yield % and material required, compare yield with different sized sheets, create library of stock sheet size, and optimize with or without grain direction. ITF Software. Windows and Macintosh.

Cabinets Plus! Layout Optimizer  
Full featured panel and board optimizer. Generates cut layout diagrams for all cabinet project parts for both sheet material and lumber. KoeSoft Construction Software Developers. Windows.

Cabnetware Panel Optimization
Commercial grade panel optimizer that allows for trim cuts, saw blade kerfs, multiple re-rips, grain and non-grain material, adding extra parts, batching of multiple jobs, preferences for head cuts, cost and labor yields, and inventory control features. Cabnetware.   Windows.

Corte Certo
Generates efficient cutting plans on optimum sheet sizes for any material. Provides an integrated cut map graphic editor, prints labels for sections and leftover fragments, generates reports, and much more. In use for 11 years. Direcoes Sistema (Brazil).   Windows.

Cube-IQ
Load optimization software designed to provide optimal volume/weight utilization. Features include built-in database, data import/export, reporting, and production of clear 3D load diagrams. MagicLogic Optimization Inc.  Windows.

Cut Length Optimizer
A one-dimensional optimizer that computes the minimum pieces of stock required to cut a list of parts. Fast, inexpensive, and easy to use. Tensor Software.  Excel spreadsheet.

Cutlight
Shareware panel optimizer. Includes a simple and fast user interface, part label printing, load/save modules, and import/export functions. Peter Havel.   Windows.

Cutstick
Shareware length optimizer for determining most efficient cutting of linear material. Includes a simple and fast user interface, inch/metric conversions,   load/save modules, and import/export functions. Peter Havel.   Windows.

Cut List  Free
Generates an optimal cut diagram for sheet stock with priority given to crosscuts (vertical on the screen) or rip-cuts (horizontal) first or will try a combination approach using all possible mixes of both types of cuts. Includes options for specifying saw blade kerf and minimum dimension of waste material to report. Delphi source code available! Gary Darby.  Windows.

CutList Plus
Creates cut lists, pick lists, panel cutting diagrams and computes board feet requirements. Includes options for grouping parts into sub-assemblies, sorting of cut lists, material management, and extensive reporting capabilities. Bridgewood Design.   Windows.

CutLogic 2D
Panel cutting optimization software for both guillotine and non-guillotine cutting optimization. Features include part rotation, "Group by order", control of reusable off cuts, import from txt or csv file, and XML export. TMachines.com.  Windows.

CutMaster 2D
Professional rectangular nesting software (panel optimizer) that is specially designed to optimize  cutting layouts in shearing, cutting, and de-coiling operations. Provides sheet stock tracking, data file importing, labeling, grain orientation, parts editing, cost estimation, and report generation. CutMaster 2D.   Windows.

Cut Planner 10/20/30
A family of panel cutting optimizers with extensive data entry and reporting features. Includes kerf width specification, first cut direction, handling of grain direction, demand scheduling, and label printing. High end versions export to CNC machinery and produce CAD compatible DXF output. Pattern Systems International.   Windows.

Cutting
A family of programs for optimal cutting of sheet material or linear stock into parts of different rectangular and linear shapes. Use for woodworking, funiture manufacturing, paper, glass and metal cutting. A unique highspeed algorithm enables easy and fast layout with minimal waste. Cutting Software.  Windows

Cutting Optimizer
Designed for the manufacturing environment, it determines the best way to cut rectangular parts from sheets, coils or bars and produces optimized cutting layouts. Features includes parts and stock priority, label printing and barcode, technical machine parameters, machine costs and labor, pattern editor, graphical layout, and detailed reports. ARDIS.  Windows.

Cutweb
A web-based solution for nesting and cutting management. It is delivered in ASP mode so there is nothing to install on your PC. Supports a wide range of data formats including XML import and export. String SRL - Your Nesting Partner.   Windows.

Easy Optimizer
The "Lite" version of Cutting Optimizer with special attention given to user-friendliness, operator facilities and output presentation. ARDIS.  Windows.

GNCutter32
Panel cutting optimization library with innovative features specifically for wood panel cutting. For example, layout minimization allows cutting several panels at once in order to reduce cutting time by placing the panels into a pile. The library can be integrated into existing CAD/CAM software or embedded directly to cutting machines running MS Windows (XP, CE or Windows Mobile).  Optimalon Software. Windows.

Itemizer
An industrial-strength panel layout program that can produce cutting plans for 1000 piece jobs in minutes. Includes costing info, label creation, optional three phase and end cuts, mixed material sorting, can limit the number of items per layout and accounts for the saw kerf, parts multiplier and coding of like items. R&R Drummond Inc.   Windows.

MeRIck Calc
Optimizes sheet cutting to reduce waste. Geared toward furniture production. Prints diagrams, outputs for NC machines (EURO 5+ by Panhans.  Václav Ríha-Soft Consult, Czech Republic.   Windows.

Nesting System
Suite of programs that address all aspects of the production process, including data input,  nesting, order entry, and cutting. Seamlessly links to Cutweb, a web-based collaboration and data exchange tool.  String SRL - Your Nesting Partner.   Windows.

NestLib
Nesting software for optimizing material utilization while fitting two-dimensional shapes on a larger sheet. Available as an API for integration with other applications. Runs on multiple platforms including Windows, Solaris, and Linux. Geometric Software Solutions.

Optimik
Calculates optimal cutting plans for panel/sheet materials. Features include unlimited number of jobs, boards, cuttings and materials plus different printing profiles for cutting layouts. Rastislav Korytar, Windows

OptiCut
Panel and profile cutting optimization application. Features include handling of grain direction, trim cuts, plated edges and pre-cuts, stoks and reusable falls, panels turnaround, and parametric labels. Boole & Partners.   Windows.

OptiNest
General shapes nesting application with control over calculation depth, smoothing factor, pieces grouping, and propagation mode. Boole & Partners.   Windows.

PaneCutter
2D cutting plan design and cutting optimization software for manufacturers of furniture and other products made from sheet materials including wood, metal, and glass. It offers several cutting solutions, with the most optimum presented first.  Windows.

Panel Optimizer
Assists designers with determining the optimal layout of components. Saves time and material. Small BITS.   Windows.

Panel Wizard
Panel optimizer made in Croatia. Includes exporting of patterns and labels, schematic drawings, hardware specification, and project cost estimation. PanelCentar.com.  Windows.

Plus 2D
Nesting software for generating optimized layouts and reducing scrap generated by 2 dimensional rectangular cutting (Guillotine cutting or shearing) processes. Nirvana Technologies.   Windows.

Real Cut 2D
Used for cutting rectangular sheets of glass, wood, metal, or any other material used for industrial applications.  Features a multi-language user interface, adjustable cutting blade thickness, and adjustable optimization level. OptimalPrograms.com.  Windows.

Sheet Cutting Layout
Provides both automatic and manual layout modes. Other features include rip or cross-cutting, operating templates, export to CNC machines, and special edge handling. SpySoft Inc.   Windows.

Sheet Cutting Suite
Nesting software for generating optimized layouts and reducing scrap for 2-D rectangular cutting (Guillotine cutting or nested) processes. Handles stock in the form of sheets or coils (rolls). XY Soft.  Windows.

Sheet Layout
Optimizes cutting of plywood or other sheet materials with features such as job estimating, grain control, auto stock selection, layout printing, and more. Includes Lineal Layout subprogram for optimizing cutting of lineal materials such as pipes, extrusions, and wood studs.  Productivity Software.   Windows.

The Solid Optimizer
An optimizer for use with the Solid line of manufacturing products. The user can edit each panel, add parts, remove parts, and manually nest irregular shaped parts for maximum yield. Planit Solutions.   Windows.