Cutting Optimisation
Different types of saws: hand, power, table, CNC saws explained
A saw is a tool used for cutting through materials. Most commonly saws cut wood, although also metals, plastics, and other materials. A saw usually has a blade with sharp teeth that…
Smart solutions for wood waste in the woodworking industry
Wood waste has always been a problem for the woodworking industry, particularly for businesses that are striving to reduce costs and their environmental impacts. With the world’s growing awareness of the importance…
OptiCut manual
The OptiCut manual provides detailed guidance on the software’s core and extended features and cutting pattern output for your manual or CNC saw. The manual is available to view from our Help…
Cutting list optimizer for professional workshops
Looking for an alternative to manually calculating your cutting list? We’ll take a look at how to transition from manual cut list production to a design and manufacturing process that automates creation…
Perfect grain and more: major OptiCut update
OptiCut 6 is now available and features a range of powerful new capabilities you’ve asked us for to cut your parts even more effectively. To help you access these new features we’ve…
Technological developments in the woodwork trades
From wooden axes to CNC machining in over 4000 years of history Analysis of the history and evolution of information technology in the woodworking trades The definition of a trade In this…
CutList Plus and Polyboard Integration
CutList Plus is a cutting optimisation solution that will take a cutting list and from it generate a cutting diagram or map optimised to minimise material waste. Polyboard is our furniture design…
Changing Units and Currency in OptiCut
Changing the units in OptiCut is quick and easy. Click on Tools > Units You can change the units for the Length, Surface and Angle. You cannot change the currency in OptiCut….