Castoro vs MaxCut

Castoro helps furniture workshops, production teams and independent makers plan sheet cutting. Choose straight cuts for a saw or contour nesting for CNC preparation. Saw cutting - rectangular parts entered by length, width and quantity - grain direction, kerf width and sheet edge margins - compare layouts by material use and number of cuts - preserve reusable offcuts for future orders - preview the cut sequence step by step Sizes and edge banding - enter finished sizes or saw blank sizes - calculate blank sizes from edge banding thickness and premilling - view finished and blank sizes side by side in the table and PDF - assign banding to each side and use a catalogue of banding types - totals for banding length, rolls and cost - inspect rectangular parts in 3D with banding, grain and dimensions Contour nesting - upload DXF and DWG drawings, including files packed in ZIP - recognise part outlines and holes - arrange shaped and rectangular parts on sheets - set spacing, allowed rotations and search time - generate reusable offcuts and use them in another calculation - download layouts, parts and offcuts in DXF/DWG Prepare layouts for routing, laser, plasma and waterjet cutting. Machine toolpaths and control programs are prepared separately in CAM software. Data entry - import rectangular part lists from Excel, CSV and the clipboard - automatic column matching with manual correction - data checks during import Shop-floor documents - PDF reports with layouts, part lists and material totals - download files or share a result link - for saw cutting: labels with dimensions, material, banding and grain - scan a label's QR code to open the part card in a phone browser without installing the app Cost estimates for saw cutting - material and edge banding costs - currency, discounts, markups and taxes - totals in the results and PDF Projects and history - save and rename calculations - search calculation history - repeat calculations with saved settings Materials include chipboard, MDF, plywood, glass, mirrors, metal, plastic, acrylic and composite panels. Choose the cutting mode and settings to suit your material and equipment. Works on phone, tablet and desktop. An internet connection is required for calculations, synchronisation and file downloads. Castoro Pro Additional saw-cutting features include cut sequences in PDF and workshop branding in reports: logo, contacts and company details. Available options and terms are shown in the app. Support: support@castoro.pro Website: castoro.pro

Stop wasting material. MaxCut finds the best cutting plan so you get the most out of every MDF or plywood sheet — and every bar, profile, or tube — with less offcut and more savings. It's simple: enter the parts you need, choose your material, and MaxCut works out the ideal layout in seconds. You'll see how many sheets or bars you'll use, the yield as a percentage, and a parts list ready to take to the workshop. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Optimize sheet cuts (2D) — MDF, plywood, MDP and more, accounting for blade kerf and grain direction. • Optimize bar and linear cuts (1D) — profiles, tubes and trims, with minimal leftover. • See real efficiency — total sheets/bars used and the yield percentage for every plan. • Organize by project — group plans by job or client and pick up right where you left off. • Build your material catalog — save the sheets and bars you use most, with their sizes. • Visual cutting maps — a clear diagram showing where each part goes. WHO IT'S FOR Woodworkers, cabinetmakers, metalworkers, makers, and anyone who cuts sheet or linear material and wants to save time and money. 100% FREE. Now available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian — MaxCut automatically matches your device language. Make every sheet count. Download MaxCut and turn your measurements into an optimized cutting plan in seconds.