Optimising parameter to set a maximum size for offcuts
Only for CADmatic 3/4/5 saw model numbers 21 - 26
These parameters allow offcut dimensions to be limited in any one direction. This is useful where the offcuts must fit in automatic offcut racks or where outfeed conveyors limit offcut dimensions.
Offcuts can be cut down to a maximum dimension on one side (any side, length or width).
Enter the maximum offcut dimension required and select which side the dimension applies to.
These settings are observed after (and in addition to) the Maximum offcut dimensions (material flow direction) settings.
Where an offcut must be divided to satisfy the maximum dimension on one side, the program attempts to divide it in two. If this fails to produce legal offcuts, the division is set to the maximum dimension with any remainder either offcut or scrap (depending upon its size).
These values can be overridden by Material parameters.
If an offcut cannot be divided to the maximum dimension specified for a specific side, the program reports an error message during run calculation and the offcut is marked as scrap.
Offcuts cannot be divided to maximum dimension [33369]
Notes
- Can also be set as a Material parameter at material level.
- Take care when setting the value as the resulting offcuts may be re-classified as waste if their sizes or area fall below the minimum offcut dimensions.
- Offcuts in recut blocks are not divided.
- Only an integer value is allowed
- If values are set at the maximum values (default) the program does NOT cut down offcuts.