Pipe Segments Calculator
Optimize pipe cutting to minimize waste by finding the best combinations of segments.
Documentation
About This Calculator
This calculator uses an optimization algorithm to find the most efficient way to cut pipe segments from standard-length pipes. It considers:
- The length of each required segment
- The quantity of each segment needed
- The standard pipe length provided by suppliers
- A cutting tolerance to account for material lost during cutting
The goal is to minimize the total waste of material, which reduces costs and environmental impact.
Methodology
The calculator implements a combination of bin packing and cutting stock algorithms to optimize the cutting pattern. It uses a two-phase approach:
- First, it generates all possible valid combinations of segments that can fit within a standard pipe
- Then, it selects the optimal set of these combinations to fulfill all requirements while minimizing the number of standard pipes needed