What the panel cutting optimizer does
Got a cut list of parts and a few sheets in stock or on order? The optimizer arranges the parts on the sheets so that you use as little material and as few sheets as possible. In seconds you get ready-to-use cutting layouts with a drawing of every sheet, part numbers, waste area and material yield.
It works for melamine-faced chipboard, MDF, HDF, OSB, plywood, plasterboard and any other material cut from sheets.
How it works
- Enter your stock sheets — length, width, quantity and material (e.g. "MDF 18", "White 18").
- Enter the parts you need — dimensions, quantity, material and whether the part may be rotated.
- Set the saw blade thickness (kerf) and the unit (mm or cm).
- Click "Calculate" — you will see a cutting plan for every sheet.
- Export the result to PDF (to print for the saw operator) or to Excel.
You can paste data straight from a spreadsheet (Ctrl+V in a cell) or import an Excel file — the import wizard lets you map your columns to the program's fields. A ready-made template file is also available.
Key features
- Guillotine cuts — every cut runs from edge to edge, so the plan can be cut on a panel saw or sliding table saw.
- Saw kerf deducted between neighbouring parts.
- Grain direction — a part is rotated by 90° only when it is marked as rotatable, so grained parts stay aligned with the sheet.
- Several materials at once — parts are cut only from sheets of the same material ("MDF 18" and "mdf18" count as the same).
- Summary — number of sheets used, waste area, material yield and a list of parts that did not fit.
- PDF and Excel export, plus saving the whole job to a file you can open later.
- Up to 2,000 parts and 2,000 sheets in a single calculation.
Who it is for
Joiners and custom furniture makers, fit-out crews, drywall contractors, as well as site managers and investors who need a quick answer to "how many sheets should we order?".
Frequently asked questions
Is the cutting optimizer free?
Yes. The tool is free, runs in your browser and needs no installation or account.
Can the result be cut on a panel saw?
Yes. The program uses guillotine cuts (edge to edge across the sheet), just like a panel saw or sliding table saw, and accounts for the blade thickness between parts.
How do I keep the grain direction?
Dimensions are directional: length runs along the grain of the sheet. A part that is not marked as rotatable is never turned, so the grain on fronts is preserved.
Can I import my cut list from Excel?
Yes. Paste data copied from a spreadsheet or import an Excel file and map its columns to the program's fields. You can export the result back to Excel or to PDF.
Is my data stored anywhere?
No. The job is kept only in your browser, and you save it to a file yourself with the "Save" button.
What language is the tool in?
The tool is available in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Spanish — including the PDF and Excel exports. It opens in the language you are browsing this page in.