CutsBest

Key Optimization Considerations in Cutting Stock Problems

CutsBest is designed to handle a wide range of real-world complexities in optimizing material usage. Below are some of the key factors that CutsBest considers:

1. Cost Optimization

• Minimizing Raw Material Costs – The primary goal is to reduce the total cost of raw materials by optimizing cutting patterns.
• Machine Usage Costs – CutsBest considers operational costs and encourages solutions that efficiently use wide raw material widths.
• Setup & Order Splitting Costs – Reducing the cost of switching between patterns and minimizing consolidation efforts for shipments.

2. Material Constraints & Availability

• Limited Raw Material Supply – The software accounts for finite inventory levels and prevents cutting beyond available stock.
• Minimum Order Quantities – If raw materials must be ordered in bulk, CutsBest ensures compliance with supplier minimums.
• Bundles of Raw Material – Some materials, such as steel rods, are shipped in fixed bundle sizes, requiring cuts to align with bundle quantities.

3. Cutting & Waste Management

• Kerf (Cut Waste) – When using saws instead of shears, the system factors in material lost during cutting.
• Edge Waste vs. Overage Waste – CutsBest balances leftover raw material against excess finished goods to optimize future usage.
• Minimum & Maximum Edge Waste – Some industries need to restrict edge waste for handling and disposal efficiency.

4. Production Flexibility

• Material-Specific Products – Ensures that different materials (e.g., varying thickness or surface finish) are not mixed in the same cutting pattern.
• Upgrading Costs – When beneficial, CutsBest allows for using higher-grade material to reduce waste or improve efficiency.
• Stock Width Change Costs – Pattern changes that require switching raw material widths take longer, so the system favors solutions minimizing these changes.

5. Production Scheduling & Logistics

• Due Dates & Sequencing – Prioritizes urgent orders and sequences production for faster fulfillment.
• Inventory Restrictions – Aims to consolidate customer orders into fewer cutting patterns to minimize work-in-process inventory.
• Limit on Pattern Changes – In industries like paper manufacturing, frequent pattern changes slow production; CutsBest optimizes batch processing.
• Pattern Restrictions – Limits the number of widths per pattern to meet industry constraints (e.g., take-up reels in paper mills).
• Pattern Pairing – In certain manufacturing setups, two cuts must be made simultaneously (e.g., plastic wrap or paper production with defects).

6. Advanced Optimization Considerations

• Raw Material Library Selection – Helps manufacturers decide the best standard raw material lengths to stock based on demand forecasts.
• Order Splitting Costs – Balances the cost of producing a demand width across multiple patterns against consolidation costs.
• Two-Dimensional Cutting – Supports cutting layouts for sheet-based materials like plywood, fabric, or corrugated paper.

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CutsBest

Reduce Waste & Maximize Savings with CutsBest

Do you cut large raw materials, such as steel bars, paper rolls, or wood planks, into smaller pieces to meet customer demand? Inefficient cutting leads to unnecessary material waste, higher costs, and lower profitability. CutsBest uses advanced optimization algorithms to generate the most efficient cutting patterns, helping manufacturers reduce scrap rates to as little as 1% or less, cut costs, and boost operational efficiency. With over 30 years of expertise, LINDO Systems provides a flexible and powerful solution tailored to your industry’s unique cutting challenges.

Why Choose CutsBest?

✔ Would you like to reduce waste to < 1% – Maximize material utilization and minimize scrap

✔ Optimize cutting patterns for efficiency – Generate cost-saving layouts in seconds

✔ Flexible for your needs – Adaptable to different materials, constraints, and job sizes

✔ Lower setup & material costs – Reduce production downtime and excess inventory

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Key Optimization Considerations in Cutting Stock Problems

Who Can Benefit from CutsBest? 

Let’s Optimize Your Cutting Process

Talk to our experts about how CutsBest can help you reduce waste and increase savings.

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The Cutting Stock Challenge

A cutting stock problem arises when manufacturers need to cut large raw materials, such as paper rolls, steel rods, cable, or wooden planks, into smaller pieces to fulfill customer orders while minimizing waste. The challenge is to determine the most efficient cutting patterns that reduce leftover scraps and optimize material usage.

For example, a paper mill may have large 20-foot-wide paper rolls and needs to cut them into smaller 2-foot, 3-foot, and 5-foot widths based on customer demand. Without optimization, inefficient cuts could leave large unused scraps, increasing costs. An optimized solution finds the best way to cut the rolls, reducing waste, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.

How the CutsBest Works

Solving the cutting stock problem can essentially be broken down into two steps:

• Smart algorithms are used to generate an efficient set of possible cutting patterns for cutting the large stock into smaller pieces.
• Optimization is then used to determine how much of each pattern should be cut so the demand requirements are satisfied at minimum cost.

Key Features

• Handles complex conditions (for example: setup costs, kerf waste, inventory restrictions, etc.).
• Works across industries: paper, textiles, steel, wood, etc.

Read more about CutsBest :  

Key Optimization Considerations in Cutting Stock Problems

Who Can Benefit from CutsBest? 

Let’s Optimize Your Cutting Process

Talk to our experts about how CutsBest can help you reduce waste and increase savings.

Call 312-988-7422 | email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Cutting Needs