Creating and Managing Shop Cutting Batches

What Is a Cutting Batch?

A cutting batch is a group of selected SBOM items compiled into a list for processing by the Nesting module.

Each batch includes:

• A unique batch number (1–9999)
• Material pulled from one or more drawings or preload lists
• Filters by shape, spec, or sequence

Cutting batches allow you to:

• Organize shop work by priority
• Group materials by machine or shift
• Control nesting and remnant return

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Accessing the Cutting List Module

To begin:

• Go to Home > Tools > Shop Cutting List

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Creating a New Cutting Batch

1. Click Create New Cutting List
2. Enter a Batch Number
3. Select materials by:
   • Drawing numbers
   • Preload lists
4. Apply filters:
   • Main or secondary material
   • Shape code(s)
   • Specification
   • Sequence (if used)
5. Click Generate to create the batch

Only materials marked “Released for Fab” will be included.

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Editing and Managing Batches

After creation, you can:

• Add or remove drawings
• Replace or supplement preload sources
• Edit or delete the batch (if not yet nested)

Use Tools > Edit Report Groupings to:

• Assign group codes for sorting
• Configure pattern codes for nesting
• Enable barcode or nesting ID fields (if Inventory Control is active)

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Deleting a Batch

You can delete a cutting batch only if:

• No nesting has been saved under the batch number
• The batch is not referenced in active cutting reports

To delete:

1. Select the batch
2. Click Delete Batch
3. Confirm removal