1D Linear Cutting Optimizer
Best-fit decreasing for lumber, steel tube, aluminum extrusion, PVC, rebar, and other straight stock. Multiple stock lengths and reusable offcuts are supported. Miter/angle fields are printed as planning notes; they do not change straight-stock geometry.
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Additional stock lengths / reusable offcuts
Use this for mixed standard lengths or leftover straight stock.
Offcut library: 0 saved straight offcuts in this browser.
| Label | Length | Qty | Material | Miter / angle note | Shop notes | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Local-first · kerf-aware · printable
Rebar Cutting Optimizer
Optimize rebar cuts from standard lengths with kerf, material grouping, offcuts, and printable cutting sequences.
Preset guide
Rebar cutting preset
Use this page only for straight rebar length planning. It does not provide structural engineering, code compliance, bending schedules, lap splice rules, or site safety instructions.
| Setting | Example | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Stock length | Standard straight bar length | Use actual available stock length. |
| Cut lengths | Straight segment list | Do not use for bent shapes. |
| Kerf / cutoff loss | Saw or shear allowance | Use your actual process. |
| Output | Bar count and offcuts | Planning only; verify with project documents. |
Safety and engineering boundary
This page is not structural advice. Rebar size, spacing, lap, bend, hook, grade, and code requirements must come from qualified project documents or professionals.
| Item | Handled by StockCut? |
|---|---|
| Straight length grouping | Yes, as a planning calculation. |
| Bending schedule | No. |
| Structural design | No. |
| Code compliance | No. |
Practical use
Use this only after the straight cut lengths are already known. If bars have different grades or diameters, run them separately or label materials so they are not mixed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the tool to create engineering dimensions.
- Mixing bar diameters, grades, or coatings.
- Ignoring bending, hook, or lap requirements.
- Treating offcut reuse as structurally acceptable without approval.
Related tools and guides
- Linear cutting optimizerUse the generic 1D workflow.
- Linear bar cutting optimizerUse a lower-risk generic bar planning page.
- Saw kerf calculatorEstimate cut loss only.