Length Cutting Optimization for Excel

By DE Editors

Optimalon has released the latest version1DCutX, an Excel add-in for design engineers and project managers that optimizes length cutting operations for manufacturers that cut a lot of linear materials. 1DCutX reads data directly from Excel spreadsheets and instantly generates both the graphical layouts and a detailed cutting report within Excel workbook. 1DCutX can reduce the usage of linear material by 20 to 40 percent, compared to manual cutting.

Users can minimize the number of different cutting layouts generated by 1DCutX and perform the material cutting calculation in a highly customized way using VBA language in Microsoft Excel.

In addition to minimizing raw material waste, 1DCutX saves time, minimizes production costs, improves factory productivity and reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing products that are made from standard length bars, pipes, beams, and rolls. Users can order the proper amount of raw material, and provide customers with accurate quotations in just a few seconds.

Unlike calculation software that requires users to perform calculations in more than one program, 1DCutX does all of its work inside a single Excel workbook. According to the company, this eliminates errors that result from saving and loading data between multiple software programs.

For more information, visit Optimalon.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.