Cloud-based optimisation in the cutting of steel reinforcements

Schnell Software S.L. designs specialized CAD-CAM software for steel cut-and-bend companies and develops software applications which optimize the elaboration process of iron for reinforced concrete. Many software apps on the market offered only partial solutions in the detailing of pieces and the production process of the cut-and-bend steel industries. Users in the sector such as construction and engineering companies work with software tools that are adapted to their requirements, but differ from those used in information receivers´ industries. The subject of this experiment, Rebar Web, serves as a database portal to optimize functions in the Cloud and the clients would be able to carry out a real simulation of a cutting process with minimal cost and effort. For some small companies, the acquisition of an optimization system that guarantees a reliable cut of high quality is economically unfeasible - Rebar Web will present them with the possibility of using this tool at a reasonable price plus the opportunity of testing the software before its purchase. The optimized cutting process applied in a plant that produces 2000 tons per month would reduce waste material by 2% and personnel expenses by 10%. This means that each of Schnell’s customer saves approximately 480 tons per year.