About CutOptim

CutOptim is a free online cutting optimization tool designed to help professionals minimize material waste when cutting panels, boards, bars, and pipes. Whether you work with wood, glass, metal, or plastic, CutOptim calculates the most efficient cut layouts to save you time and money.

The Story

CutOptim was born from a real-world problem. Working with wood industry clients through Gigawood Kft. — a company specializing in pressure-treated outdoor wood products — the founder saw first-hand how much time and material is wasted on manual cut planning. Workshops would sketch layouts by hand, experienced estimators would "eyeball" material needs, and the result was always the same: unnecessary waste and overspending.

CutOptim was built to solve this problem once and for all — making professional-grade cutting optimization accessible to everyone, from one-person workshops to large fabrication facilities.

The Founder

János Mészáros is a Chemical Engineer (MSc) and former petroleum refinery plant manager turned independent web developer and SEO specialist. His engineering background in process optimization directly translates to the algorithms that power CutOptim — solving complex packing and scheduling problems is at the core of both chemical engineering and cutting stock optimization.

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How It Works

CutOptim uses heuristic nesting algorithms — including Guillotine and Maximal Rectangles methods — to solve the 1D and 2D cutting stock problem. These algorithms analyze your stock materials and required parts to find optimal arrangements that minimize waste, accounting for factors like blade kerf width, grain direction constraints, and edge trimming requirements.

Built for Professionals

CutOptim serves woodworkers, cabinetmakers, CNC operators, glass cutters, metal fabricators, and anyone who needs to cut sheet or linear materials efficiently. The tool supports:

  • 1D linear cutting (bars, pipes, profiles, lumber)
  • 2D panel cutting (plywood, MDF, particleboard, glass, metal sheets)
  • PDF export with company logo
  • CSV import/export for batch processing
  • DXF export for CNC machines
  • Offcut inventory management
  • Multi-language support

Contact

Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch through our contact form.