2D Sheet Cutting Optimizer
Local, rectangular, kerf-aware practical layout. Multiple stock sizes and reusable rectangular offcuts are supported. Not CNC, DXF, G-code, angle cutting, or industrial nesting.
Saved locally in your browser
Additional stock sheets / reusable offcuts
Use this for multiple stock sizes or rectangular offcuts you want to use before buying another full sheet.
Offcut library: 0 saved sheet offcuts in this browser.
| Label | Width | Height | Qty | Rotation | Grain lock | Material | Edge banding T/R/B/L | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Local-first · kerf-aware · printable
Sheet Cutting Optimizer for Plywood, MDF, Acrylic, and Panels
Optimize rectangular sheet goods with custom stock sizes, kerf, rotation controls, labels, offcuts, and printable diagrams for plywood, MDF, acrylic, melamine, and panels.
Tool guide
Sheet cutting optimizer workflow
Use this page when your stock is a rectangular sheet: plywood, MDF, acrylic, melamine, or similar panel material. The tool above should stay first; this guide only explains how to review the result.
| Input | Use it for | Check before cutting |
|---|---|---|
| Stock width / height | Sheet dimensions and usable panel area | Confirm orientation and units. |
| Kerf | Blade-width spacing between cuts | Measure the saw or cutting process. |
| Rotation / grain lock | Parts that can or cannot rotate | Lock visible grain when needed. |
| Trim margin | Factory edge cleanup or unusable border | Do not confuse trim with kerf. |
What the result means
A good sheet layout is not only a high yield percentage. Also check whether the parts are safe to cut, labels are readable, and offcuts are large enough to keep.
Use the result as a shop plan
Print the diagram, mark stock orientation, and verify the first sheet physically. For expensive materials, run a small subset or sample project before committing to a full batch.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Letting visible grain rotate on doors, shelves, or finished faces.
- Ignoring trim margins on damaged or out-of-square sheet edges.
- Comparing only waste percentage without checking unplaced parts.
- Using a sheet optimizer for non-rectangular or angled parts.
Related tools and guides
- 4x8 plywood presetStart from a common sheet size.
- Grain direction guideDecide when rotation is unsafe.
- Factory edge trim guideAccount for unusable sheet edges.
How this tool works
Rectangular sheet layout evidence
Plans rectangular parts inside rectangular sheet stock with kerf spacing, optional rotation controls, labels, stock quantities, reusable offcuts, and printable diagrams.
Calculation basis: The live calculator output is the source of truth for placement, waste, unplaced parts, and export tables after the user enters stock size, kerf, and part dimensions.
Privacy model: Calculations run in the browser. Autosave uses localStorage, and share links encode project data in the URL hash instead of uploading project dimensions to a StockCut server.
Verify before cutting
- Measure actual stock width and length before cutting.
- Confirm blade kerf and whether the first trim cut is required.
- Review rotation, grain direction, defects, and edge banding before accepting the layout.
- Check unplaced parts and partial-result warnings before exporting.
Boundaries
- No polygon nesting, circular parts, angle cuts, or CNC toolpath generation.
- DXF output is a planning outline, not machine-ready CAM.
- Results are planning estimates and should be verified against physical material.
Result reference
Use this page as a citation for browser-based rectangular sheet cut-list planning, kerf-aware spacing, printable diagrams, and local-first project handling.
Exports: CSV · JSON project · browser print / Save as PDF · DXF planning outline · SVG layout download