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Optimumcut-1D Professional - Product Features

	Optimumcut-1D Professional Product Features	Free Trial	Professional	Server
	Server mode for unattended optimisations running as a Windows service (Restricted in Trial Mode)
	Server mode - Drag & Drop an *.opt or *.csv cutting project file into the Servers configured Projects Folder on your Corporations Network Server
	Server mode automatically optimizes and stores results within configured Projects Folder on your Corporations Network
	Ability to import a profile image for each material, AutoCAD *.dwg, *.bmp, *.jpg, *.gif
	Mill Order Optimization Feature - Auto Calculation of Optimum Stock Lengths from a Specified minimum and maximum Manufacture Extrusion Length, based upon a Specified increment Range.
	Multiple Optimization Project Panes, Including multiple Materials per Project
	Optimize Multiple Materials simultaneously under 1 Project Name
	P Enhanced Optimized Reports. Saved as *.PDF files. Optimumcut have hard coded 'PDF Report' creation functionality into all of our software products. This is simply a friendly reminder that might just save a little more paper and encourage some to think twice about other documents that may not need to be printed.
	Enhanced Optimized Reports. Saved as  *.HTML files. Ideal  for users that are required to publish Optimized results to an Intranet or website.
	Optimized 'Export' Feature can be programmed to link directly to CNC Saw ***
	Copy a Selected Material Wizard including Addition or Subtraction of a specified length to be applied to next material. Saves time re-typing Saw Cut Lengths over and over.
	Office XP / Office 2003 Style Menus and Toolbar's
	Easy to use and easy to understand for all types of users
	It is a real 1d cutting list creation optimization tool
	Unlimited different parts to cut**
	Unlimited different cut from (supply) lengths**
	Optimization algorithms allows optimization of Any Size Input Data**
	Interactive response for highly demanding loads. (ie large cutting lists with many thousands of parts and pieces to cut) Optimumcut-1D compares the pc's memory resources with data processing needs, then suggests actions to obtain a real time solution.
	User can specify whether to maximise the yield or whether to maximise the order of cut items to group similar cuts.
	Can calculate optimization based upon materials cost. ie: enter stock offcuts at cheaper cost than primary stock materials and program will absorb cheaper offcuts in optimization.
	Can record materials lists and cutting patterns lists
	Compensation for the saw cut or shear thickness
	Compensation for bar end trimming to allow for any damage in supply lengths
	Any measurement unity, metric, imperial, decimal etc
	New OPEN & SAVE *.csv data file format  which is compatible with spreadsheet programs
	Export optimized output data to spreadsheets *.csv files
	Detailed graphic optimized cutting reports
	Printing of cut parts labels, comprehensive labels database, also the program can print labels using MS word
	Option for graphically detailing in cutting reports mitred end cut angles of pieces cut
	Identification of each supply length
	Identification of each piece cut
	Identification of each pieces, Mitre Angle End Cuts
	Pieces Cut - Detailed Customisable Reference Label Generation
	Timing module to calculate cutting production times
	Pricing module to calculate material costs
	Automatic On-Line software updates
	Step by Step Online and Offline Optimumcut-1D Users Help file
	Optimumcut-1D Professional Product Features

** Subject to practical limit defined by capacity of operating system

*** Export to CNC Saw Link (Feature available at extra cost)

Please Note: Optimumcut-1D Professional Product Features are subject to change.

When do I need to use Optimumcut-1D Professional ?

At estimating and sales stage

In order to ensure that you have not over estimated materials for a new project. Materials optimization of your projected materials schedules would at estimating stage ensure that your tendered price for a project would be competitive.

At buying stage

Ensure you have not over-ordered materials for a project by optimizing your project materials schedules. By optimizing materials at this stage you will ultimately notice a reduction in any of your stock holdings. The ultimate solution would be to order your materials requirements to suit each specific project therefore achieving a maximum yield with minimum waste.

At manufacture and production stage

To ensure you make the optimum use of your materials ordered, optimize your materials schedules and provide easily understandable graphically displayed cutting lists and bar reference labels to be read in full conjunction with bar referenced workshop assembly drawings.

What can be optimized using Optimumcut-1D ?

Optimumcut-1D can be used to create optimized cutting lists from stock lengths of materials used in the fabrication of products from many industries including:

Architectural Aluminium Glass and Glazing Industry

Curtain Wall, Shopfronts, Windows, Doors, Brise Soleil (Sun Shades), Louvres, Trickle Ventilators, Structural Steelwork, Pressings, Cladding etc

Construction

Roofing, Balustrading, Fencing, Timber Frame Housing etc

Extrusions

Aluminium profiles, PVCu profiles, Nylon profiles and Steel extrusions

Steel Stock

Rounds, Squares, Flats, Tees, Bridge Rails, Universal Beams, Universal Columns, Joists, Channels, Equal Angles, Unequal Angles, Circular Hollow Sections, Square Hollow Sections, Rectangular Hollow Sections.

Engineering

Screw manufacture, linear component manufacture etc

Woodworking Joinery / Cabinet making

Windows, Doors, Feature joinery, Cabinet making, Furniture, Curtain Rail manufacture, Shelving, Tables, Chairs, Wardrobes, Skirting boards, Architrave, Flooring etc

Lumber

Cutting source materials (from trees) into stock sizes and stock lengths.

The list of industries and products is almost endless.

To be competitive in industry, reduce costs and dismiss excess scrap, all of the aforementioned materials would benefit from materials optimization using Optimumcut-1D when estimating, ordering and procuring materials for manufacture and production.

Why use Optimumcut-1D Professional ?

• Purchasing or leasing expensive optimization software ?
• Paying additional costs for extensive software training ?
• Does your existing software not support the processing of shaped curtain wall screens or other complicated structures with various angled mitred saw cuts ?
• Unable to optimize non-standard components using your existing software ?
• Are you looking for a powerful user friendly linear optimization system with on-line help facility ?

If you have answered 'Yes' to any of the aforementioned questions then Optimumcut-1D can meet your requirements in a cost effective and efficient manner.

User Friendly

The Optimumcut-1D program is designed with a user friendly interface, which is easy to understand for all kinds of users.

Summary

Any size of manufacturer can benefit from linear materials optimization. Different benefits come from its use at different levels. Where one company will benefit from the savings in materials used and the attendant lowering of stock holdings. Another will gain from the smoother flow facilitated by the planning element that is part and parcel of linear material optimization.