Method of optimizing processing of successive workpieces through cutting machines

A method of adjusting gaps between successive workpieces on a workpiece processing system, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an optimizer and a processor for determining an optimized cutting solution and an optimized cut pattern for the successive workpieces;
• synchronizing a preceding workpiece with an active cutting device such that said active cutting device may be pre-positioned according to a first optimized cut pattern of said preceding workpiece prior to said preceding workpiece engaging said active cutting device;
• processing said preceding workpiece according to said first cut pattern;
• transmitting to a positioner of said active cutting device a succeeding optimized cut pattern of a succeeding workpiece before said active cutting device completes processing said preceding workpiece;
• pre-positioning said active cutting device according to said succeeding optimized cut pattern of said succeeding workpiece prior to said active cutting device engaging said succeeding workpiece;
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• synchronizing said succeeding workpiece to engage said active cutting device after said active cutting device completes processing said preceding workpiece.

A method of adjusting gaps between successive workpieces on a workpiece processing system, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an optimizer and a processor for determining an optimized cutting solution and an optimized cut pattern for the successive workpieces;
• comparing a first optimized cutting solution of a preceding workpiece with a succeeding optimized cutting solution of a succeeding workpiece;
• determining a modified cut pattern for said preceding workpiece or said succeeding workpiece such that adjustment of said active cutting devices between said preceding workpiece and said succeeding workpiece may be minimized;
• synchronizing said preceding workpiece with an active cutting device such that said active cutting device may be pre-positioned according to a first optimized cut pattern or a first modified cut pattern of said preceding workpiece prior to said preceding workpiece engaging said active cutting device;
• processing said preceding workpiece according to said first optimized cut pattern or said first modified cut pattern;
• pre-positioning said active cutting device according to a succeeding optimized cut pattern or a succeeding modified cut pattern of said succeeding workpiece prior to said active cutting device engaging said succeeding workpiece;
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• synchronizing said succeeding workpiece to engage said active cutting device after said active cutting device completes processing said preceding workpiece.