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Aluminum extrusion frame cut list example

Review a profile-frame example that nests uprights, horizontals, and depth pieces from extrusion stock.

Example setup

These are the exact stock and part rows loaded into the optimizer below.

Stock

LengthQtyMinimum dropKerf
196Unlimited40.0625

Required parts

LabelLengthQty
Upright404
Horizontal248
Depth188

Use this as a cut-list template

Change the stock lengths, part quantities, labels, and kerf in the loaded optimizer below. Re-submit the form to turn this example into your own cut plan.

Adapt this setup
1

Replace stock

Use the material lengths and quantities you actually have.

2

Edit parts

Keep the labels or swap in the cuts from your job.

3

Solve again

The layout updates with your kerf, drops, and waste.

Related pages: Aluminum extrusion optimizer and Aluminum extrusion cutting calculator.

Units
Kerf
Stock
Length
Qty
Min drop
Price
$
Material: AnyShop

Material grouping is a Shop feature.

Free plans run as a single material cut list.

Shop
Parts
Import parts from CSV

Required headers: length and quantity. Label is optional. Quoted commas and lines are supported.

    Material: AnyShop

    Material grouping is a Shop feature.

    Free plans run as a single material cut list.

    Shop
    End finish: NoneShop

    End-finish tracking is a Shop feature.

    Free plans still optimize the same lengths without finish notes.

    Shop
    Miter: 90/90Shop

    Miter geometry is a Shop feature.

    Free plans keep these ends square at 90 degrees.

    Shop
    Material: AnyShop

    Material grouping is a Shop feature.

    Free plans run as a single material cut list.

    Shop
    End finish: NoneShop

    End-finish tracking is a Shop feature.

    Free plans still optimize the same lengths without finish notes.

    Shop
    Miter: 90/90Shop

    Miter geometry is a Shop feature.

    Free plans keep these ends square at 90 degrees.

    Shop
    Material: AnyShop

    Material grouping is a Shop feature.

    Free plans run as a single material cut list.

    Shop
    End finish: NoneShop

    End-finish tracking is a Shop feature.

    Free plans still optimize the same lengths without finish notes.

    Shop
    Miter: 90/90Shop

    Miter geometry is a Shop feature.

    Free plans keep these ends square at 90 degrees.

    Shop
    Quote & shop packetShop unlock
    Custom fieldsup to 4
    Shop

    Stock prices drive material cost. Shop unlocks cost-aware solving, printable packets, and labels.

    Advanced options

    Material source

    LOCK
    Roll materialMax pull length with roll-consumed results.
    Shop

    Miter cuts

    LOCK
    Miter cutsAngles and material width in cut reporting.
    Shop

    Optimization target

    LOCK
    Cost-awareShop plan: prefer lower-priced stock rows.
    Shop

    Strict mode

    84%yield
    3 stocks87.63in drop3.13in scrap
    Material cost$84.00· $0.45 (0%) in scrap· $12.52 reusable drop
    PartKerfBlocked zoneKept zoneDropScrap
    Layout 1
    196in stock
    0/1 cut
    18in18in18in18in18in18in87.63in060120180in
    Layout 2
    196in stock
    0/2 cuts
    40in40in24in24in24in24in18in060120180in
    Layout 3
    196in stock
    0/2 cuts
    40in40in24in24in24in24in18in060120180in

    Actions

    Export & print

    DXF
    Save to remnant inventoryShop

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