The types of optimization in the field of solid wood cross cut saws are not standardizes and won't be described consistently. The manufacturers use different phrases and make their machines fit individual customer requirements. Following terms are to be noted:

• list cutting
• Partially without optimization
• Part optimisation;
• The machine basically cuts the biggest length possible, but leaves out criteria, such as waste restriction
• Partial optimization with waste restriction (waste pieces will be restricted on max. one permitted length.
• length optimization - frequent form of the partial optimization
• Full optimization
• The control combines the given fixing lengths, that as little was is created as possible.
• Full optimization with priorities: the control combines the given fixing lengths, that certain lengths can be preferably cut.
• Quality optimization
• The control optimizes within single quality steps; leftover pieces of a quality will be assigned to the next low quality.
• value optimization
• The control combines the given fixing lengths, that certain lengths with high prices can be preferably cut.

alternative words:

• yield-optimization (PAUL, LINCK)