How One Way Cutter works

1

Draw the part

Create a part from shapes and lines, or import a DXF/SVG file. A trapezoid is used here.
2

Set the strong direction

Mark the fibre direction. Parts are never placed across this direction.
3

Save the part

The part is now locked: it moves as a single unit and its dimensions cannot change.
4

Move to the frame

Transfer the saved part onto the frame. The frame is the tile that repeats across the plate.
5

Add a second copy

A copy of the same part is added. Placed side by side, the two leave a triangular offcut between them.
6

Rotate 180°

Rotate the second copy. This single step is the essence of the method.
7

Bring the parts together

The rotated part nests into the other, eliminating the offcut between them. Together the two form a regular quadrilateral.
8

Move to the plate

The plate is 250 × 500 mm, with a 10 mm edge margin. The strong direction is vertical; the frame cannot be placed across it.
9

Review the report

Material utilisation, cut length and part count are calculated from the current layout.
10

Export the cut file

Download the layout as DXF, SVG or PNG from the Export menu. The output is in true millimetres and sends directly to the machine.