Introduction

1.1 Purpose & Scope

KRON Cutting is a web-based system for managing the cutting of metallic blanks (rebar, pipes, angles, etc.). It calculates optimal cutting layouts on available stock lengths, taking warehouse balances and cut angles into account, enabling fabrication and construction companies to reduce waste and accelerate production.

1.2 Key Benefits

5–20 % material savings through precise calculation of Scrap and Usable Scrap.localization_v2
Integrated inventory control with automatic write-off and return to the selected Warehouse.localization_v2
Fully web-oriented UI: runs in any modern browser, no local install; role-based access (foreman, technologist, operator, manager).
Out-of-the-box integrations:
import DSTV (NC1) files from Tekla;
upload stock data from CSV/XLSX;
export cutting drawings and reports as PDF/XLSX.
Built-in analytics: scrap ratio, usable scrap, and efficiency indicators per project.
Flexible document workflow (“Production”, “Transfer”, “Write-Off”) with inline chat and event log.

1.3 Minimum System Requirements (Browser)

ComponentRequirement

Browser

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari — latest two stable releases

Scripts

JavaScript enabled, WebSocket connections allowed

Network

Port 443 (HTTPS) open; bandwidth ≥ 5 Mbit/s for smooth operation