The Steel Cutting In PVC And Wood Bead Cutting Module includes a built-in rounding algorithm with two applications depending on production specifics. In PVC window and door manufacturing, it facilitates quick preparation of steel reinforcements. For wooden windows and doors, it enables precise calculations for recovering beading strips from wooden bars.
Steel Cutting In PVC And Wood Bead Cutting Module
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- Steel Cutting In PVC And Wood Bead Cutting Module
A universal rounding algorithm for PVC and wood
Cutting of steel (PVC)
Fast preparation of steel for PVC windows and doors
Stolcad® Professional in standard offers precise calculations of lengths of steel reinforcements down to the millimetre. However, in many production facilities, depending on work organization and material availability, it may be more practical to round lengths of reinforcements to a specified increment. Thereby, it enables rapid preparation of steel always ready at hand. This assures steel to be prepared independently of current orders. Such an approach redefines the handling of steel reinforcements, saving both time and material.
Let's imagine that the steel required for production is prepared even before the subsequent stages of manufacturing PVC windows or doors begin. Instead of waiting for a detailed cutting list, workers prepare steel based on rounded dimensions, e.g. every 50 mm. Stolcad® Professional automatically matches the appropriate steel piece to each profile. This functionality removes steel cutting as a production bottleneck while reducing waste and maximizing material utilization.
When is it worth using the module?
This module is most effective for PVC window and door production using a limited number of steel reinforcement types. It is particularly recommended when:
- The priority is the rapid preparation of large batches of steel, immediately for the entire production. Using the module, multiple steel bars (e.g. 20 pieces) can be cut at once.
- Optimizing steel usage and minimizing waste is important. The module allows full utilization of steel bars, even waste-free, which is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
- You aim for the worker cutting the steel to complete their task quickly and move on to the next workstation.
- You want to avoid storing individual steel pieces on dedicated shelves for specific windows or doors. A collective trolley with the pre-cut steel simplifies its transfer across the production floor.
Limitations of incremental steel cutting
One should always keep in mind the importance of cutting steel without compromising standards. This functionality is not recommended when:
- Cutting accuracy down to the millimetre is critical. For this reason, rounding steel measurements for window frames is not advisable, unless the technology permits.
- Production requires a variety of steel types.
Cutting of steel: the practical example of application of the module
Let's assume that steel reinforcements are prepared with rounding to increments of 50 mm. For a window measuring 1240 mm x 1310 mm, the program automatically selects reinforcements with the following lengths:
- Profile with a length of 1240 mm → steel: 1200 mm
- Profile with a length of 1310 mm → steel: 1300 mm
Summary: steel cutting that cuts costs
The module simplifies the preparation process for steel reinforcements by enabling length rounding at precisely defined intervals. Because of rounding, the cutting process becomes as simple as cutting with scissors, even though steel is a slightly more demanding material. The result? More time for action, less room for waste – because unlike time, steel can always be reused.
Calculations of beads (Wood)
Calculations for recovering beading for production of wooden windows and doors
In wooden window production, this module is used for calculating glazing beads. With this functionality the program automatically rounds bead lengths up to the nearest value, enabling preliminary preparation before precise cutting during production. This ensures irregular bead lengths are adjusted to a standard dimensions, simplifying further processing.
Beads prepared in standard dimensions can be used in various projects, increasing flexibility in order fulfilment. Rounding bead lengths maximizes material recovery from wooden bars. Less waste means lower production costs and a more eco-friendly approach to resource management.
Efficiency and savings of wooden profiles
For glazing beads recovered from wooden profiles, rounding up is applied. This allows for:
- Preliminary preparation of beads: Properly sized elements are available early in the production process, streamlining subsequent stages.
- Reduced material waste: Rounded lengths optimize the use of wooden bars, minimizing waste.
- Faster production workflows: Pre-cut beads can easily be trimmed to final dimensions, significantly reducing operation time at assembly stations.
Bead recovery: the practical example of application of the module
Let's consider a production line where bars of 854 mm, 862 mm and 888 mm are recovered as glazing beads. Without the module, each bead would need individual cutting, increasing labour time and generating waste.
With the described module to Stolcad® Professional, all these lengths are rounded up to 900 mm. As a result:
- Beads are ready for final trimming.
- The production process flows more smoothly, and material costs are reduced.
Summary: precision in wood, profit in production
Our module is not just a tool – it is a strategy for maximizing utilization of wooden bars. It is an IT solution that respects resources, time, and the environment as a thoughtful approach to wood is an investment in a better future. Production becomes more streamlined, and waste is targeted for elimination.
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