Virtual Cut features
  • Selects the best value cutting pattern for each bin by virtually simulating all possible cutting patterns for every log in the batch considering real 3D data
  • Maximizes the resale value of all products which can be cut from the log
  • Ensures an optimum work preparation and breakdown value maximization

Virtual cutting pattern optimization

The 3D log data for the cutting pattern calculation are provided by a 3D scanner installed at the log yard, measuring the log contour. These data are saved and sent to Maxicut Best Cut Solution by TimberTec’s Cutting Pattern Calculation. Maxicut simulates the breakdown log by log, choosing the most valuable cutting pattern out of a user-defined list. The optimization is personalized to each sawmill layout and equipment, taking into account only cutting patterns that can be realized, thus providing highly reliable yield results.

Virtual Cut can determine the best value cutting pattern for each presorted log pile by virtually simulating all possible cutting patterns for every log in the batch considering real 3D data. Virtual Cut ensures excellent work preparation and breakdown value maximization.

Combined with Microtec's CT Log Computed Tomography or X-ray Quality Scanners, Virtual Cut also provides optimization in the final yield according to the internal qualities of the logs.

Virtual Cut Breakdown Simulation relies on measuring data from a 3D scanner installed at the log yard, possibly Logeye 300 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner. In the course of breakdown preparation, TimberTec selects the logs to be cut and delivers a set of possible cutting patterns to Maxicut. Maxicut Best Cut Solution simulates and returns the optimum cutting pattern, which maximizes the resale value of all the products to be generated.

«Know the real value and bottom line of your log batch before breakdown. A Logeye Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner or CT Log scanner further increase value generation, since the breakdown simulation also considers log internal quality information and sets cutting patterns accordingly.» 

Dott. Ing. Federico Giudiceandrea, Microtec Founder and President

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