Need to make your manufacturing process more efficient?
Whether you’re in architecture or the furniture industry, the ability to maximise material yield while reducing waste is critical to profitability. One key process that influences both costs and productivity is optimising the ‘cut list’.
This is where SECANT Software comes in: an advanced suite of tools that empowers manufacturers to plan cuts with more precision. The result is you minimise offcuts, save time, and eliminate costly mistakes.
From small workshops to large-scale industrial operations, SECANT’s tailored packages help businesses streamline production and boost their bottom line.
What Is a Cut List, and Why Does It Matter?
A cut list is a detailed plan of the pieces needed to cut from your raw materials to complete a job. It specifies the dimensions, quantities and sometimes types of materials, providing a clear guide for operators to follow.
Without proper optimisation, cut lists can result in:
- Excessive waste of often valuable materials.
- Inefficient use of time during production.
- Increased production costs.
- Risk of errors in terms of measurements, leading to further work
By optimising a cut list before production begins, manufacturers ensure the maximum possible yield from every sheet, bar or plate of material. This means less waste, faster turnaround and higher profits.
Why Manufacturers Choose SECANT
SECANT Software has become the go-to solution for cut list optimisation because it is tailored for specific industries and highly adaptable. We offer different packages designed for particular market sectors, materials and production methods, ensuring every business gets the most from its investment.
Here’s what sets SECANT apart:
- Tailored Solutions. Different packages address the unique challenges of sheet cutting, bar cutting, plate cutting, and high-volume industrial production.
- Cross-Industry Capability. From wood and plastics to steel and aluminium, SECANT’s algorithms work with virtually any material.
- Intelligent Offcut Management. Generates re-usable offcuts to reduce waste even further.
- Ideal for Businesses of All Sizes. Suitable for small workshops right through to large factories with automated saw plants.
- Integration Friendly. The SECANT API allows seamless integration into existing software systems.
SECANT Packages and How They Optimise Production
For businesses of all sizes that process linear materials producing cut lengths, SECANT Bar streamlines the planning process. By using advanced optimisation algorithms, it ensures:
- Material savings through efficient bar cutting patterns.
- Time gains by eliminating trial-and-error planning.
- Error reduction with clear, precise instructions for operators.
Coming with a 30 day free trial, it’s ideal for industries such as:
- Metal stockholding
- Timber merchants
- Plastic extrusion companies
For smaller workshops processing wood or plastic sheets on panel or sliding table saws, SECANT Sheet produces:
- Fast cutting plans optimised for minimal wastage.
- Clear layouts for accurate execution.
- Improved productivity with less downtime spent on planning.
It’s perfect for joinery and woodworking, furniture manufacturers, sign-making and plastics fabricators. We also offer a 30-day trial for this software package.
Designed for businesses working with steel, aluminium and architectural cladding, SECANT Plate provides you with:
- High yield cutting plans that maximise usable material.
- Exact production data for consistent output.
- Intelligent offcut creation for future jobs.
It’s best used by metal fabrication workshops, cladding manufacturers, and engineering firms.
For high-volume manufacturers using beam saws or angular saw plants, SECANT Enterprise offers:
- Cost-based and multi-objective optimisation algorithms.
- The ideal balance between material usage and production time.
- Increased throughput without compromising yield.
It’s an excellent choice for large-scale furniture production, cabinet manufacturing, and industrial panel processing.
For software houses and developers wanting to integrate cutting optimisation directly into their systems, the SECANT API provides:
- Seamless integration for generating optimised cutting plans.
- Support for all material types — wood, plastics, metals, and composites.
- A value-added feature to enhance software offerings for manufacturing clients.
Benefits of Using SECANT to Optimise Your Cut List
- Reduce Material Waste
By calculating the most efficient cutting patterns, SECANT minimises offcuts and ensures every piece of raw material is used effectively.
- Save Time
SECANT generates optimised plans in seconds, allowing operators to get to work faster.
- Improved Accuracy
With clear, detailed cutting plans, there is less risk of costly mistakes or rework.
- Cost Efficiency
By saving materials and reducing time spent on labour can lead directly to lower production costs, boosting your profit margins.
- Scalability
Whether you’re a one-person workshop or a multi-site manufacturer, SECANT can be tailored to fit your needs.
- Industry Versatility
From joinery to metal fabrication, SECANT handles a wide range of materials and industries, making it a universal solution for cut list optimisation.
Why SECANT Is the Future of Cut List Optimisation
The manufacturing industry is moving towards leaner, smarter production methods. The rising costs of materials and tighter deadlines mean businesses can no longer afford waste, in either time or resources.
By adopting SECANT Software, businesses gain the competitive edge needed to meet modern production demands.
For more information on our software, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.