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sg2021
Feb 12, 2021Copper Contributor
Material Leftovers
Hello, I have possibly an unusual Formula request, but necessary for our company. We have material that is being cut and would like to see if there is a formula that I can use to figure out how ...
mathetes
Feb 13, 2021Silver Contributor
Unless I'm missing something, the answer in your example is 1. Given those dimensions, there'll be some scrap, but certainly not enough for another piece of the same size.
So maybe that's not a good example.
Are there other examples that would make it worthwhile to come up with a formula? And, if possible, could you include a spreadsheet that would give an idea of the range of material sizes you're dealing with and how you've got it laid out.
sg2021
Feb 15, 2021Copper Contributor
Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my request. Below are more for you to review. Thanks for your time!
25 x 280 full
8 x 280 cuts
47 x 156 full
3.5 x 48.5 cuts
31 x 104 full
30.5 x 67.75 cuts
38.5 x 182.5 full
19 x 90 cuts
48.5 x 144.5
31 x 79
- mathetesFeb 15, 2021Silver Contributor
I'm pretty sure that the solution you got from Riny_van_Eekelen fully meets your need, so unless you come back with a request for further help, I'll defer to him.