Strict priority

Optimising parameter to force the order in which parts are used

Where priorities are set for each part (to determine the order in which parts are used in patterns) the program can be set to follow the priority exactly. To do this check this box.

Strict priority

A typical use of this value is to force the cut parts for each cabinet to be spread across a minimum number of patterns; one pattern of two adjacent pattern at the most.

Each cutting pattern is filled with parts of one priority at a time. This means the parts are all cut on one pattern or at worst are started on one pattern and then finished on the next.

Pallet groups and Max open parts

Applies only for the MQO optimiser.

A similar effect to 'Strict priority' can be achieved by working with Pallet groups.

- Set 'Box for pallet group'

- Set 'Max open parts' = 1

- Set 'Extra open parts for single cycles'

Notes

- The action of the setting can be made less strict by assigning the same priority to different cabinets, for example, to produce two cabinets to be spread across a minimum number of sheets.

- When working with Pallet groups parts in the same pallet group must have the same priority and it is best to set the value to 'Strict priority'.

- The restrictions on priority typically apply separately for each material since patterns are sorted and grouped by material but when using Pallet groups some parts in the same pallet group may have different material codes.