Enter stock lengths
Add available stock lengths and quantities.
Steel Fabrication Cut Optimizer
Optimizer tool
Enter stock lengths, cuts and kerf
Start from the page-specific sample data, then plan the stock lengths, required pieces and cutting allowance for your job.
Stock lengths
2 stock inputs entered. Leave quantity blank for unlimited stock.
| No. | Label | Length (mm) | Quantity | Cost per stock piece | Delete row |
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| 2 |
Cut list
5 cut inputs entered.
| No. | Label | Length (mm) | Quantity | Priority | Delete row |
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Options
How it works
From cut list to cutting plan
Add cut list
Enter each required part length and quantity.
Set kerf
Include blade thickness or cutting allowance.
Generate plan
Review stock usage, layout and waste.
Use cases
Steel Fabrication Cut Optimizer use cases
Use steel cutting optimizer workflows for real cutting jobs, not just a generic calculator screen.
MS flats and bars
Arrange repeated flat, rod and bar lengths across standard fabrication stock.
Pipes and tubes
Prepare pipe and tube cut plans with kerf or abrasive wheel allowance included.
Angles and channels
Plan frame members, braces and supports from 6 m or 12 m steel lengths.
Job cutting lists
Turn fabrication BOM lengths into a sequence that is easier to verify.
Benefits
Plan before material reaches the saw
A clear linear cutting plan helps estimate stock requirements, reduce waste and avoid manual trial-and-error.
Reduce scrap from 6 m and 12 m stock lengths.
Show unplaced cuts clearly before the job reaches production.
Include cutting allowance for saws, chop saws or abrasive wheels.
Create a readable plan for bars, pipes, channels and angles.
Sample problem
Steel fabrication cut list example
A fabrication job using 6 m and 12 m stock lengths with frame members, braces and supports.
Stock
- 6m Steel Length: 6000 mm x unlimited
- 12m Steel Length: 12000 mm x unlimited
Cuts
- Frame Member A: 1450 mm x 6
- Frame Member B: 1220 mm x 4
- Brace: 875 mm x 8
- Short Support: 560 mm x 10
- Plate Strip: 320 mm x 12
Kerf: 3 mm
Steel Fabrication Cut Optimizer FAQs
Answers to common questions about this cutting workflow and material type.
Can this handle 6 m and 12 m steel lengths?
Yes. The steel sample includes both 6 m and 12 m stock lengths, and the page is intended for common fabrication stock sizes.
What is cutting allowance in steel fabrication?
Cutting allowance is the length lost during each cut because of the blade, abrasive wheel, saw setup or cleanup. It should be included so the plan does not overfill stock.
Can I optimize angles, channels and flats?
Yes. As long as the material can be planned as linear lengths, the same cutting logic can be used for angles, channels, flats, rods, bars, pipes and tubes.
Will the tool hide pieces that do not fit?
No. Oversized or unplaced cuts should be shown separately so the fabrication team can correct the stock length or split the part.