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
| Length | Qty | Minimum drop | Kerf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | Unlimited | 4 | 0.0625 |
Required parts
| Label | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Upright | 40 | 4 |
| Horizontal | 24 | 8 |
| Depth | 18 | 8 |
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.
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.
NestSolverCut plan · 3 stocks · 20 parts · June 29, 2026
Reading the bars: parts are outlined boxes · kerf is a solid black band · blocked zones are grey · drop has a dashed border · scrap is hatched.
84%yield
Material cost$84.00· $0.00 (0%) in scrap
Stock used588in
Parts496in
Drop90.75in
Scrap0in
Blocked0in
Kerf0.06in
Yield84%
Cost$84.00
Scrap cost$0.00
PartKerfBlocked zoneKept zoneDropScrap
Layout 1196in stock
7x 18in (Depth) · drop 69.56in
Layout 2196in stock
7x 24in (Horizontal) · 1x 18in (Depth) · drop 9.5in
Layout 3196in stock
4x 40in (Upright) · 1x 24in (Horizontal) · drop 11.69in
nestsolver.comprinted June 29, 2026
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