Managing Remnants with Inventory Control Features

What Is a Remnant?

A remnant is the leftover piece of stock material remaining after parts are cut during nesting. When long enough, these can be saved and reused in future batches.

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Enabling Inventory Control

Inventory Control features must be activated for remnant tracking:

1. Go to Maintenance > Setup – Miscellaneous > System Settings
2. Check Enable Inventory Control
3. Save and restart the program

This will unlock additional fields in the Nesting and Materials modules.

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Saving Remnants During Nesting

When nesting:

• Set a Minimum Remnant Length (e.g., 3′-0″)
• Any remaining material above this value will be tagged as a remnant
• Remnants can be assigned an ID or barcode for reuse tracking

You can print remnant tags directly from the nesting output screen.

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Adding Remnants to Stock for Future Batches

To reuse saved remnants:

1. Go to Tools > Nesting > Load Stock Table
2. Click Add Remnant
3. Enter:
   • Length
   • Shape Code
   • Spec
   • ID (if applicable)
4. Save to include it in future nesting runs

ROMAC will automatically prioritize remnants before using full-length stock.

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Viewing and Managing Saved Remnants

Use the Remnant Table to:

• See available remnants by shape, spec, and length
• Remove old remnants
• Track usage history (if barcode/inventory tag system is enabled)

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Tips for Effective Remnant Use

• Use clear ID conventions for quick identification (e.g., RM-TS4x2x1/4-48in)
• Review remnant table regularly to avoid overstock
• Set minimum usable lengths based on machine limitations