CutLogic 2D can optimize cutting layouts for panel saws, beam saws, sliding table saws, and other saws that cut rectangular material. Choosing the right guillotine cutting type helps balance material yield with cutting simplicity and handling time.

Choosing a guillotine cutting type

Non-restricted guillotine cutting, or cutting with more stages, generally provides greater flexibility and can improve material yield. Restricting the number of stages produces simpler cutting sequences that are often faster and easier to carry out.

For sliding table saws and manual panel saws, 2 stages with a finishing stage (2.5 stages) or 3 stages can be a practical compromise between yield and handling effort. Choose a cutting type that matches how the material will be positioned, turned, and cut on the saw.

Beam saws and larger production runs

For high-volume jobs involving thousands of parts and many different part sizes, 2-stage guillotine cutting can achieve good material yield despite its restrictions. For smaller jobs, 3-stage cutting often provides significantly better yield while keeping cutting layouts reasonably simple. Actual results depend on the mix of part sizes and quantities.

Cutting from rolls and slitting

For roll material, CutLogic 2D also supports two-stage slitting workflows:

•2-stage cutting - slitting first, followed by shearing.

•2-stage simple cutting - slitting and immediate shearing.

Choose the type that matches the production process and equipment.

Settings and machine data

Use accurate saw kerf and trim values, and check the generated layouts against the saw's practical handling and cutting restrictions. A slightly lower-yield plan may be preferable when it is significantly easier or faster to cut.

The Layout parts custom export (Ctrl+E) can provide cutting layout part data to compatible saw machines or external systems. It can also supply information for related production tasks and further processing.