KerfMate vs Cut Optimizer

Cut smarter before the blade touches material. KerfMate turns rectangular part lists into clear, low-waste cutting plans for sheet goods and linear stock. Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, rails and profiles on iPhone or iPad—without an account, ads or tracking. PLAN SHEETS AND LENGTHS • Add parts, quantities and available stock • Optimize 2D sheets and 1D linear material • Respect blade kerf, edge trim, rotation locks and grain direction • See every placement in a visual plan • Inspect reference cut-edge coordinates for each placement • Identify parts that do not fit instead of hiding them KNOW THE MATERIAL IMPACT • See material-use percentage, stock count and estimated cost • Compare the plan with a simple one-part-per-stock baseline • Save useful offcuts in a local inventory • Work in metric or imperial measurements, including fractions BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP • Duplicate projects to compare variants • Import parts from CSV • Export PDF plans, CSV lists, SVG layouts and JSON backups • Plan on iPhone and iPad with layouts tailored to each device • Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE BY DESIGN KerfMate stores projects on your device. There is no account, backend, analytics, advertising or third-party tracking. Exports leave the app only when you choose a destination in Apple’s share sheet. FREE & PRO Free includes one project with up to 15 parts. KerfMate Pro unlocks unlimited projects and parts, offcut inventory, CSV import, variants and professional exports. Choose monthly, yearly with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or lifetime. Apple’s purchase screen shows the authoritative local price and trial eligibility. KerfMate creates practical low-waste layouts; it does not claim a mathematically optimal solution or prescribe a safe cutting order. Reference edges are coordinates, not machine instructions. Always choose a safe sequence and verify dimensions and machine setup before cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/kerfmate/privacy

Cut Optimizer turns your part list into optimized cutting layouts in seconds — for sheet goods AND linear stock, in one app. Stop wasting plywood, MDF, lumber, pipes, and profiles. Enter your stock, add your parts, and get a visual cutting plan that squeezes the most out of every board and bar. WHY CUT OPTIMIZER • Two optimizers in one: sheet/panel (2D) and linear (1D) cutting • Less waste and lower material cost on every project • Clear, visual layouts you can follow right at the saw • Works 100% offline — your projects never leave your device SHEET & PANEL CUTTING (2D) • Optimize plywood, MDF, melamine, particle board, and more • Kerf (blade thickness) and edge trim taken into account • Per-part rotation control for grain direction • Utilization and waste stats for every sheet LINEAR CUTTING (1D) • Optimize lumber, pipes, profiles, rebar, and extrusions • Perfect for framing, decking, fencing, and metalwork • Uses leftover lengths intelligently to cut waste BUILT FOR REAL WORKSHOPS • Millimeters and fractional inches (1/16″) supported • Reusable stock library for your standard panels and profiles • Multiple projects with archiving • Blueprint-style layout view with zoom SHARE & PRINT • Export professional PDF cutting plans • Labeled parts, page numbers, and a full part list • Hand the plan to your team or take it to the panel saw PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no cloud • All cut data stays on your device • Optional anonymous diagnostics you can switch off anytime Whether you're a professional carpenter, cabinet maker, metal fabricator, or weekend DIY woodworker — Cut Optimizer saves you material, money, and time on every single cut. Download now and get the most out of every sheet and every board.