From cut list to layout
Start with a list of panels (length × width × quantity). Plaatplan turns it into a layout on standard sheets, no manual puzzling on paper.
Calculate cut layout for sheet material
Cut layout is dividing parts across one or more sheets. Plaatplan does this visually: you see every panel on the sheet, which sheets are new, and which offcuts are used.
- Kerf width included in the layout
- Multiple subprojects in one plan
- Offcut stock before new sheets
- PDF work plan for hardware store or cutting service
Example from the planner
Sheet 5 from the demo plan (Chest, Desk and Cabinet on MDF 2440 × 1220 mm). Panels are colour-coded per subproject.
Ladenblok zijkant
Bureau
Ladenblok zijkant
Bureau
Bovenblad
Kast
Onderblad
Kast
Vaste plank
Kast
Vaste plank
Kast
Lade bodem
Commode
Lade bodem
Commode
Lade bodem
Commode
Lade bodem
Commode
The full demo plan: 5 sheets, 29 parts, 74.5% utilisation (including kerf).
Multiple thicknesses and projects
Panels with different thicknesses go on separate sheets. Multiple projects in one session? Each subproject gets a color in the cut diagram.
How Plaatplan works
From material to work plan in four steps.
- 1. Set up your material stockChoose a standard sheet (size, material, grain direction) and set kerf width. Add offcuts you already have if needed.
- 2. Enter subprojects and partsCreate a subproject per project. Enter panels via the table or the L×W×qty name line format.
- 3. Review the cut layoutSee how many standard sheets you need, which offcuts are used, and whether everything fits.
- 4. Export the work planOpen the work plan via Export → Open work plan. Configure under Prepare, review the cut order and export as PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the layout?
Plaatplan uses a fast, understandable layout, not an industrial optimizer. Always verify quantities and dimensions before ordering material.
Can I put multiple projects in one plan?
Yes. Each project is a subproject. Parts with the same thickness can share a sheet, colour-coded per project.
What if a part does not fit?
You see a warning under Results. Adjust dimensions, standard sheet or offcuts until everything fits.