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Cabinetmakers’ board cutting in 2024

Cabinetmakers' board cutting in 2024

Panel cutting and carpentry companies evolve just as technology does. They want to find the best solution to ensure their workflows run as smoothly as possible. For this, they need an excellent optimization program.

But what criteria do they use to decide which optimization program to choose?

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  • Hungarian Language and Ease of Use: The program should be in Hungarian, developed by Hungarian people for Hungarian users.
  • Portability: The program should be accessible anytime and anywhere by panel cutting or carpentry companies.
  • Time Savings: The program should not require installation and should be available immediately.
  • Device Compatibility: The program should be compatible with all types of devices. If the device used for running the program is unavailable for any reason, the work should be able to continue on another available device.
  • Support for Multiple Companies: The solution should provide assistance in cases where the panel cutting operation works across multiple locations or is used by several companies. The key is that the program should be accessible and usable in various locations.

Other considerations from the perspective of panel saw operators:

  • Teamwork support. Multiple employees should be able to access the system simultaneously. We should be able to add several employees to the system, with different levels of access permissions.
  • Ongoing support from the development company. If any questions arise regarding the use of the program, there should be support available, such as customer service.
  • Experience of the development company. In today’s world, it is crucial which optimization program we use in the long term. For the work to be performed correctly, the program must operate properly, without errors, and have the necessary features available. If it doesn’t work well, it’s not good feedback for either the panel saw operator or the development company.
  • Possibility to purchase a basic module. This way, there are no additional costs, and the panel saw company can obtain the most favorable offer without further investment.
  • Developability, version updates. Most programs become outdated over time, so it’s important for the program to be developable. This is also true for a panel saw optimization program.
  • Secure data storage. All data should be stored securely and only accessible to users with the appropriate permissions.

As we can see, for a panel saw operation to be a successful and continuously evolving industry, it will need tools that sustain and strengthen the company’s interests in the long term.

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Why use an optimization program?

Why use an optimization program?

BiPPo is a Hungarian-developed furniture panel optimization program designed for companies specializing in furniture panel cutting. This program allows for quick optimization and graphical, scale-drawn cutting plans. With the help of the optimizer, cutting plans can be optimized, thus reducing the amount of waste generated. With manually created cutting plans, we might waste up to 100 sheets of paper due to improper plans. Using the program, only one cutting plan needs to be created, which saves time. To protect our environment, the best solution is to minimize the use of paper in the planning process. The cutting plans are displayed in scale and proportionally, and they can be downloaded and printed.

We can also optimize the workflow, providing solutions for space requirements and facilitating easier execution of tasks. The optimizations are durable, as they remain available for multiple uses. Due to the web-based framework, no installation is required, so the program is not limited to a specific machine. It can be accessed from iOS, Android, and Windows browsers, making it available anytime and anywhere. The program allows for the rotation of large panels and small parts, and it also takes into account saw blade thickness and edge banding.

The advantage of our program is that with the creation of a single account (username, password), the program can be used in multiple locations, and the already recorded products are not lost. Another advantage is that existing plans can be edited, allowing for manual adjustments during the process. It also supports the management of multiple companies. So, if the panel cutting operation is run at multiple locations or in multiple companies, the program can still be accessed with a single user account. Multiple employees can be added under the companies, each with different access rights and permissions. Data can also be imported and exported in .xls format, and PDFs can be generated. The program is completely investment-free, as it is sufficient to purchase the package and pay after the optimizations and usage.

Our optimization program is one of the most optimal on the market, as it is capable of not only optimizing boards but also optimizing processes, meaning it can handle the simultaneous optimization of multiple products.

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How to choose a panel optimization program?

How to choose a panel optimization program?

Nowadays, as new technological solutions become more widespread, more and more businesses want their technological background to develop as well. There are already many options available, and businesses can choose from the existing options based on their operational principles.

Panel cutting and woodworking companies benefit from panel optimization programs, but it is important how we choose the one that suits us.

BiPPo

Important factors may include the following:

  • In Hungary, more and more people are learning foreign languages, but in order to perform our work with the greatest efficiency, it is still best if we can do it in Hungarian.

  • One very important factor is that the table optimization program should be portable, meaning it should be accessible to us anywhere and at any time.

  • For smooth work, it is also significant if multiple people can access it without having to wait for another colleague’s approval.

  • We can also save time by not having to deal with unnecessary installation issues.

  • Thanks to the advancement of technology, we have a wide range of devices available to us. If an optimization program is compatible with all devices, meaning it is device-independent, it will work on any gadget we have.
  • If the program includes the optimization of cutting plans among its features, then it can reduce the amount of waste generated.

These are the solutions offered by the BiPPo furniture board cutting optimization program

The BiPPo also has the advantage of offering more efficient solutions for both small (1-100 parts), medium (101-1000 parts), and large (1001 and more parts) tasks, sometimes saving multiple boards.

Additionally, you don’t have to spend hours creating a cutting plan. There is no risk of errors where, during the assembly of a multi-part task, it is discovered that the material was cut in the wrong direction or an extra part needs to be added to the task.

Some available features:

  • Optimizes using the BiPPo algorithm
  • Simultaneous optimization of multiple products
  • Management of board types
  • Product manager
  • Cutting width management
  • Grain direction management
  • Edge banding management
  • Data import/export (.xls support)

…And many more features that BiPPo offers.

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BiPPo – Panel Cutting Optimization Program – Update

BiPPo – Panel Cutting Optimization Program - Update

Our panel cutting optimization program has been expanded with new features. Thanks to this update, we have achieved our 2021 goal of replacing our old box packing optimization program and creating the first Hungarian furniture panel cutting web application. The task was not easy, but we managed to accomplish it. We will continuously transfer the functionality of our old software into the current web solution and, of course, we will strive to implement the constantly incoming customer requests as quickly as possible.

Panel cutting program - Optimization direction can be set

After the update, you can set whether the optimization is done across the board or along the length of the board.

Board Cutting Program - Does the board grain direction matter?

In the board cutting program, if the “Does grain direction matter” checkbox is selected, the elements will not be rotated, even if rotation was previously allowed for those elements. Naturally, if the user leaves the checkbox unchecked, rotation of the elements within the board is permitted.