OptCut is the software for automatic optimisation of the cutting plane for linear, rectangular shapes; it can optimise bars, tubes, profiles, frames, coils, beams, rolls, sheets, panels, etc. of different materials: glass, wood, plastic, marble, metal, aluminium, plexiglass, cardboard, steel, polycarbonate, etc.
OptCut is particularly suitable for furniture manufacturing companies, carpenters, sawmills, window manufacturers, blacksmiths, glassworks, marble workers, etc.; but also for commercial activities that distribute materials purchased in standard sizes in small pieces.
The main objective of the program is to minimize waste by reusing even the inventories of previous cuts, thus allowing substantial material savings, productivity gains and greater competitiveness of the company.
Starting from:
- available materials,
- pieces to produce,
- technical constraints (blade thickness, possible rotations, machine limits, etc.).
generates, quickly and automatically, one of the possible solutions that respect the set priorities (less waste, number of attempts, number of panels to be used, number of cuts to be made, etc.).
The optimisation process performs:
- a check of material availability,
- a quick estimate of the minimum number of panels required,
- the calculation of the number of panels/profiles used, the cutting plane, the total area or length of the material used, the total area or length of the pieces made,
- the counting of waste, cut pieces and those not cut due to panel exhaustion,
and returns:
- statistics of each order (number and format of panels, total and partial area, scraps, cut and uncut pieces),
- the costs of producing pieces,
- the printable cutting plan with the possibility of printing several cutting plans on the same sheet or grouping the same ones.
Why choose OptCut
Optimisation
A single software for optimization on plates, profiles and rolls
Import/Export
Can interface with the company management system and cutting machines
Free internet updates
For the same version of the program free updates from the site
Pre-post sales assistance
Guaranteed by the same technicians who developed the software
Easy to use
Simple interface with manual and video-tutorial
Free version available
Small companies or craftsmen can use the free version
Versions
OptCut is available in the following versions: FREE to optimize max 30L/50R pieces, Starter to optimize max 300 pieces and Pro to optimize unlimited pieces and comes with
LIFETIME LICENCE - NO ANNUAL FEES
The optional Import / Export module allows both the import of materials in stock and/or data relating to orders with the pieces to be produced and the export of cutting plan data in DXF format, TXT, CSV ... to be easily imported from CNC cutting machines.
Differences between versions
| Features | OptCut Free | OptCut Starter | OptCut Pro | OptCut Starter + Import/Export | OptCut Pro + Import/Export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear/Rectangular Optimization | |||||
| Pieces for linear optimisation | Max 30 | Max 300 | Unlimited | Max 300 | Unlimited |
| Rectangular optimisation pieces | Max 50 | Max 300 | Unlimited | Max 300 | Unlimited |
| Reuse of inventories | |||||
| Parameter customisation | |||||
| Material management | |||||
| Label printing | |||||
| Order cost management | |||||
| Data Import/Export | |||||
| and much more... | |||||
| 99,00 € EXCL. VAT Una Tantum | 360,00 € EXCL. VAT Una Tantum | 129,00 € EXCL. VAT Una Tantum | 450,00 € EXCL. VAT Una Tantum | ||
| Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
NB: The price is for a single workstation, for special user requirements or customisation of the program please contact us at info@migg.it.
Key features
Optimization algorithms
OptCut offers a choice of four types of optimisation:
- Standard,
- Elaborated,
- Automatic,
- Combined,
to be executed with the Simple or Advanced parameters set by the user.
Material table management
OptCut allows you to manage a table of panels (taking into account the grain or not) and profiles of different materials and different sizes. In this table it is possible to report the remains (unused pieces that exceed the dimensions established for waste) generated by the optimizations to be used for future optimizations of the same material.
The information managed is:
- Material code
- Description
- Photo material
- Stock availability
- Dimensions (Height, Width)
- Price
- Rotation of pieces
- Colour/Grain
- Priority of use
Label management
OptCut allows labels to be printed for every manufactured part or only for selected ones.
On the label you can report:
- Reference to the order,
- Piece size,
- Progressive number of pieces,
- Information on edging,
- Barcode,
- Photo material
Calculation of order costs
OptCut is not only an optimization software but also allows you to calculate the costs of the order!
Analyzing:
- the cost of the material,
- the cost of edging,
- processing costs (cost of cutting or other costs),
- minimum billable,
- possible recharge
calculate the cost of the order and finally print the estimate to be delivered to the customer.
User parameters
The program allows for strong customisation and parameterisation!
Allows you to set:
- Scrap cost, cutting cost, material cost, mark-up, minimum billable,
- Units of measurement,
- Margins of both panels and pieces produced,
- Max height and width of the cutting machine,
- Minimum height and width or length of pieces to be considered as reusable parts instead of waste,
- Number of decimals in the data (panels, constraints, cutting blade thickness, material cost),
- The possibility of rotating or not the material in consideration of the grain or not,
- Max calculation time,
- Work folder management,
- User management and access to the program by requesting a password.
Import/Export
OptCut is equipped with an optional module that allows connection with both the company's management system and the cutting machines.
With this module it is possible to:
- Import the list of materials (panels, profiles) from external files in text format (TXT, CSV, ...),
- Import order data with pieces to be cut from files (TXT, CSV, ..),
- Import data from the company management system,
- Export optimized cutting plane data to TXT or CSV files,
- Export optimized cutting planes to DXF format.
Guides
Video Tutorials
To get up and running immediately, follow the tutorials on our YouTube channel
Quickly optimise panels
Quickly optimise bars
How to quickly optimise panel cutting [IT]
How to quickly optimise bar cutting [IT]
How to save and reload an order and a cutting plan [IT]
How to copy and paste data to/from Excel [IT]
How to create a quote [IT]
How to import and export data [IT]
Example
Input
- Enter/Import from a file in the Panels section the measurements of the panels you want to use.
- Insert/Import from a file in the Order section the measurements of the pieces to be produced.
- Launch the optimization process
Output
- Select the Cuts section to see the graphical representation of the cuts plan tabs.
Select the Totals section to view the optimization result:
- a summary of the pieces used,
- the pieces produced,
- the scrap,
- reusable remains.
- Select Print or PDF to export the cutting plan
FAQ
In the Free/Demo versions it is possible to optimize for a limited number of pieces. In the Starter or Pro versions it is possible to optimize for a maximum of 300 pieces for the Starter, while unlimited number for the Pro.
No, after purchase there are no fees to pay to use the software in subsequent years.
Per accedere al servizio di assistenza bisogna avere attivo un pacchetto assistenza. In questo caso è possibile ricevere assistenza nelle seguenti modalità:
- chiamando il numero telefonico dedicato all'assistenza post-vendita 0984467683,
- inviando una e-mail all'indirizzo a info@migg.it.
Con l'acquisto del software, viene dato in regalo un pacchetto assistenza formato da un monte minuti che dipende dalla versione del software acquistata. I minuti del pacchetto assistenza vanno utilizzati entro un anno dall'acquisto, quelli non utilizzati verranno persi se non si procede all'acquisto di un nuovo pacchetto assistenza. E' possibile acquistare uno dei nostri pacchetti di assistenza da nostro sito.
Once you have entered the optimization parameters and the materials to be used, simply enter the measurements of the pieces to be cut and then perform the optimization, the optimized cutting patterns will be displayed on the screen and can be printed. It is possible to print the labels to be assigned to the various pieces produced.
Yes, a table is managed with the list of materials to be used, the measurements of the same and the possible price per square meter.
Updates are available free of charge in the updates section of our website migg.it when they concern the same version of the software; For later versions, the upgrade is paid
The grain is managed at the material level or at the level of a single piece. This is done by assigning the material in the material list the parameter "Rotate pieces" and in the individual panels by inserting the letter Y in the Rot (rotation) column (means that the workpiece in the optimization can be rotated).
The other parameters that can be managed are: the thickness of the cut, the margins (trimming) to be managed on the panel and from on the pieces, the
minimum dimensions of the pieces to be considered remains, the number of iterations, the maximum calculation time, etc. ..
Yes, you can insert cutting lists composed of panels of different material, the program will automatically generate more optimizations with pieces of the same material.
Yes, it is possible to print custom labels related to the pieces, as for any list contained in the table from which you launch the command for printing.
Yes, through the "Cost Analysis" module it is possible to know the production cost of the pieces.
Yes. It allows you to interface with other applications used during the manufacturing process by exchanging data in txt and csv format both at the input (panels to be used and pieces to be produced) and at the output (panels used, pieces produced, remains, cuts, etc.).
The Optimization type can be set in one of the following ways:
- From the Utility menu, select the Optimitation command Linear/Rectangular, and in the window that opens, choose Linear or Rectangular.
- On the toolbar double-click on the letter R or L to the right of the program icon and in the window that appears choose Linear or Rectangular.
Program Screenshots
Rectangular Optimisation - Data Entry
Rectangular optimisation - Cut plan
Rectangular Optimisation - Totals
Linear Optimization - Data Entry
Linear Optimisation - Cut plan
Linear Optimization - Totals
Print cut plan
Cut parameters
Types of optimisation
Table of materials
Cost analysis - Quote
Data export
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