Cut List Optimiser

How the optimiser works

Parts are sorted longest-first, then placed using the First Fit Decreasing algorithm — each part goes into the first board that still has room, accounting for the kerf (saw blade width) removed at each cut and the end trim taken from both ends of a new board.

This produces near-optimal results for most cut lists. For very large or irregular lists, dedicated nesting software can squeeze out a few more percent efficiency.