All You Math Wizards - What Is the Optimal Way to Cut Planchets from Strip?
Coinosaurus
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Should the planchets all be aligned as a rectangle? Or should the odd rows be offset by half the diameter of the planchet?
Assume the width of the strip is evenly divisible by the diameter of the planchet.
I have seen pieces of cut strip here and there, and they all seem to use the offset method. Not sure if/why that is optimal.
Assume the width of the strip is evenly divisible by the diameter of the planchet.
I have seen pieces of cut strip here and there, and they all seem to use the offset method. Not sure if/why that is optimal.
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Optimum is whatever preserves the most jobs.
bob
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Optimum is whatever preserves the most jobs.
bob
its just terrible
To use an extreme example, if you were cutting one inch coins from a 2x2 inch square which arrangement would yield more planchets? Square, not offset.
Lance.
imo
1. not to have any is the most efficient
2. square or triangle rectangle would tie with. there are some other more complex shapes but they still leave edges for waste
3. circle comes in at 3rd or 4th as a flat but if circle is the only option than offset by a long shot, especially in massive qty.
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