Cutting list optimization that works in real shops
Cutting list optimization is the practice of planning cuts so you buy the right amount of material, avoid surprise scrap, and keep assemblies moving. For sheet stock you need two-dimensional nesting; for dimensional lumber or bar stock you need one-dimensional (linear) planning with kerf between cuts.
Optimize cutting lists on plywood and panels
Panel jobs benefit from a sheet cutting optimizer mindset: standard sheet sizes, grain direction, edge banding, and kerf all change what “optimal” looks like. Cutlistor’s free sheet tool keeps those constraints visible while you iterate.
Optimize linear cutting lists
Linear optimization answers which bars to buy and where to slice so offcuts remain useful. Pipe, tubing, studs, molding, and metal bars share the same 1D pattern even when the vocabulary differs.