Aluminum Extrusion Cutting Optimizer
Plan extrusion cuts profile by profile — T-slot, frame, window and door profiles, or custom dies. Enter your stock lengths and cut list, set the kerf of your non-ferrous blade, and keep reusable offcuts out of the scrap bin.
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.
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Aluminum Extrusion Cutting Optimizer — common questions
Can I optimize multiple profiles in one run?+
Run each profile separately — cuts from one profile can't share stock with another. Save each profile's setup as a project so re-running an order takes one click.
What kerf does a non-ferrous blade take?+
Most non-ferrous miter saw blades remove about 1/8 in (2.5–3 mm) per cut. Measure a test cut on your saw and enter that value.
How do I protect finished or clamped ends?+
Mark the first inch or two of each length as a blocked zone — clamp marks, anodizing rack contact points, or mill-cut ends get skipped automatically.
What lengths does extrusion come in?+
Stock dies commonly ship in 12 ft or 24 ft lengths (6 m metric). Enter the lengths you buy, plus any usable drops from earlier jobs.
New to cutting optimization? Read the cutting guides, or try the general linear cutting calculator.