Software question

[diesel-smoke]

Hi,  am looking for some software that can generatre a cutting list for steel.

By that I mean, I type in all the lengths I require, type in the length of the stock, and the program generates the best way to cut the steel to minimse waste.

Anyone know of any such software ????

Many thaks

[hairyasswelder]

I still in the dark ages with my pen and paper  :shock:
Woukd be interested in your findings

Steve

[diesel-smoke]

I did ask my local stock holders what they use, but would not say, and can not see enough of his screen to get a name of  :(

[waveydavey]

I know there is an add on for autocad taht will do it, that will take your plans and telly ou what to buy and where to cut it.

Not cheap though.

[drmike]

I'd suggest contacting GSD on 01299 827592 as they do a lot of excellent software for steel stockholders and have done for many years.

There are a number of freeware programs atht will optimise cutting from sheet so there must be one for bar, have you tried tucows?

Mike

[narked]

Might, *MIGHT* be able to have a go at knocking something up to achieve this goal if I can get my head around it tonight. Been a couple of years since I did any proper coding mind so don't get too hopeful! But at least if I do manage it it won't cost you owt!

Providing it stays as quite as this all night I should be able to work out how to do it properly.

[drmike]

With respect for the full on Steel Stockholders stuff GSD are the boys.

Otherwise a quick Google

http://steel.software.butterflydownload.com/

http://www.programurl.com/software/cutting.htm

http://www.filesland.com/software/cutting.html

and that's not even touched tucows

Mike