RECTANGULAR SHEET CUTTING

Place rectangular parts with the rules the material requires.

KerfFlow evaluates rectangular part demand against compatible physical sheets and remnants. Dimensions, kerf, edge trims, allowed rotation, and grain-sensitive rules remain explicit throughout planning.

01

CAPTURE GEOMETRY

Start with dimensions, quantities, and orientation.

Every requested rectangle retains its width, height, quantity, and permitted orientation. Grain or direction constraints can prevent a visually fitting placement from becoming an invalid production plan.

  • Width and height
  • Required quantities
  • Allowed rotation
  • Grain-sensitive orientation
02

VERIFY THE SOURCE

Use the sheet area that is truly available.

Physical sheet dimensions are evaluated together with edge trims and kerf. Candidate validation helps reject stock that cannot contain the requested parts under the active rules.

  • Physical sheet or remnant identity
  • Usable width and height
  • Edge trims
  • Kerf-aware placement
03

READ THE LAYOUT

Keep placements and cutting operations explainable.

The result records where parts belong on each source sheet and the cuts needed to produce them. Expected remnant geometry, waste, and cost remain part of the review.

  • Coordinates and orientation
  • Ordered cuts
  • Expected remnant rectangles
  • Waste and cost visibility

FAQ

Sheet cutting questions

Does KerfFlow rotate sheet parts?

Rotation can be allowed or restricted according to the part and material rules.

Can grain direction be preserved?

Yes. Grain-sensitive orientation can be retained together with rotation, dimensions, kerf, and trims.

Can a rectangular remnant become source stock?

Yes, when its usable dimensions and attributes satisfy the job's compatibility and placement rules.

NEXT STEP

Make the next sheet layout traceable.

Create a workspace and plan rectangular demand against real source sheets.