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Method to control optimized cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list

US6941864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/727
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of processing material involves cutting pieces of material pursuant to a cut list and managing remaining salvage and defect pieces. A computer may be connected to a saw machine, and programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list. An operator may input a cut list into the computer along with other parameters such as minimum salvage and defect lengths. A printer may be configured to automatically print labels for application to cut pieces.

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