Method to control optimized cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list
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1. A method of cutting material comprisingconnecting a computer to a saw machine, the computer being programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list, inputting into the computer:
- (a) a cut list, (b) a minimum salvage length (Smin), (c) a minimum defect length (Dmin), (d) a maximum drop box length (DBmax), inputting the length of a piece of material to be processed, inputting location of any defects in the piece of material, determining a cutting plan in which;
(a) salvage pieces having a length less than Smin are cut to lengths of DBmax or less, and (b) defect pieces having a length less than Dmin are cut to lengths of DBmax or less;
except if adjacent salvage and defect pieces have a combined length greater than Dmin then the adjacent pieces are not cut to DBmax or less regardless of their individual lengths.
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A method of processing material involves cutting pieces of material pursuant to a cut list and managing remaining salvage and defect pieces. A computer may be connected to a saw machine, and programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list. An operator may input a cut list into the computer along with other parameters such as minimum salvage and defect lengths. A printer may be configured to automatically print labels for application to cut pieces.
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1. A method of cutting material comprising
connecting a computer to a saw machine, the computer being programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list, inputting into the computer: - (a) a cut list, (b) a minimum salvage length (Smin), (c) a minimum defect length (Dmin), (d) a maximum drop box length (DBmax),
inputting the length of a piece of material to be processed, inputting location of any defects in the piece of material, determining a cutting plan in which;
(a) salvage pieces having a length less than Smin are cut to lengths of DBmax or less, and (b) defect pieces having a length less than Dmin are cut to lengths of DBmax or less;
except if adjacent salvage and defect pieces have a combined length greater than Dmin then the adjacent pieces are not cut to DBmax or less regardless of their individual lengths. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- (a) a cut list, (b) a minimum salvage length (Smin), (c) a minimum defect length (Dmin), (d) a maximum drop box length (DBmax),
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9. A method of cutting material comprising
providing a computer programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list, connecting a computer to a saw machine, the computer being programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list, inputting into the computer: - (a) a cut list, (b) a minimum salvage length (Smin), and (c) a minimum defect length (Dmin),
inputting the length of a piece of material to be processed, inputting location of any defects in the piece of material, determining a cutting plan in which;
(a) salvage pieces having a length less than Smin are discarded, and (b) defect pieces having a length less than Dmin are discarded;
except if adjacent salvage and defect pieces have a combined length greater than Dmin then the adjacent pieces are saved regardless of their individual lengths. - View Dependent Claims (10)
- (a) a cut list, (b) a minimum salvage length (Smin), and (c) a minimum defect length (Dmin),
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