The most advanced optimization engine

SmartSaws Cross-Cut Optimizer

Product Description:

The SmartSaws Rough Mill Cross-Cut Optimizer is a full featured automatic cut-off saw designed for high throughput 3 shifts a day 7 days a week. The state of the art optimization engine allows for the small foot print while still being able to fully optimize the longest boards. Before purchasing your automatic cutoff saw, do a side by side comparison of the optimization engine. There are more than 2 to the power of N optimization choices (N=Number of Cuts), so not all optimization engines deliver the optimal solution. More importantly, not all cutoff saws offer first in first out batch processing of your orders. We can process orders on a first in first out basis keeping the yield constant throughout the production process. The machine operator simply enters orders as they come in. All the thinking and decision making is handled by the Smart optimization engine. During order processing, cuts may be taken from the next order to keep the yield constant. This is specially important for custom manufacturers who deal with low quantity required amounts.

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Why choose the SmartSaws cutoff saw optimizer?

• Fast Reliable, robust, and user friendly.
• Superior optimization Engine.
• Automatic Value (Ratio) optimization allows you to cut to your required amounts.
• Optional batch mode operation completes jobs on a first-come-first-served basis while using cuts from upcoming jobs to increase yield.
• Group cuts and cutbills for automatic batching and scheduling.
• Cut an unlimited number of cuts at the same time (or use automatic batching and grouping).
• Cut multiple widths/grades with different cut requirements at the same time.
• Merge grades for maximum value.
• Clear one side optimization.
• Track your production from any location with state of the art web based reporting.
• Track your lumber supplier by collecting statistical data on your valuable lumber.
• Easily network multiple machines for unison operation.
• Communicates with the Smart Rip Saw Optimizer for increased yields.
• Post Sales Support and Software Upgrades.
• 24/7 technical support.

Outline of Operation

• The cutbills are entered using the easy to use touch screen interface. Each cutbill is assigned any of the yield, value, ratio, or batch ratio optimization modes.
• The separately sold infeed system deals boards to the cutoff saw optimizer with minimal gap between boards for maximum production.
• The cutoff saw optimizer scans the incoming boards for grade, width, and defects.
• The cuts matching the width and grade are selected (including lower grade cuts if merging grades is selected) and the board is cut based on the optimization mode selected.
• The cut pieces are then sorted on the separately sold sorter.

Technical Specifications

• Servo driven feed rollers with "smooth" acceleration for maximum throughput
• Board length: 3' (900 mm) and up.
• Board width: 1" to 8" (25 - 200 mm). Optional to 12" (300 mm).
• Board Thickness: up to 2" (50 mm).
• Small foot print, Compact.
• Dual processor industrial Windows based HMI with high speed DSP based motion control system.
• Top Speed 800 ft/min (243 m/min).
• Top Acceleration 130 ft/sec2 (40 m/sec2).
• User friendly touch screen computer interface.
• Mark defects and grades with a fluorescent crayon or use out automatic lumber scanner.