Coil slitting software for arbor setup — in seconds.

Slitting knife software like OptiStack Pro is a specialized tool that generates slitter arbor setups and assembly sequences for coil slitting operations. It helps operators build correct knife and spacer stacks from their available inventory.

You enter your coil width, desired slit widths, machine specifications, and available tooling inventory. The software calculates the optimal knife and spacer arrangement for both top and bottom arbors, generating a buildable stack map and BOM.

Most operators report saving 45-90 minutes per changeover compared to manual calculation or Excel spreadsheets. On a line running 5+ changeovers per week, that's 4-7 hours per week recovered — typically $6,000-$18,000 in annualized labor savings at standard shop rates.

Burrs are primarily caused by incorrect spacer stacking leading to knife misalignment. OptiStack eliminates the arithmetic errors that cause these positioning mistakes. Additionally, the alternating (zig-zag) knife engagement mode distributes stress more evenly, which reduces burr formation on thin-gauge material.

Yes. OptiStack generates export-ready PDF setup sheets with clear assembly order lists (BOM) for both arbors. The sheets include exact spacer widths, quantities, and positions—ready for print or digital reference on the shop floor.

Yes. OptiStack supports shimless operation using Fraction Kits (F-0.10 and F-0.01 spacers). This allows decimal width accuracy without plastic shims, using only metal inventory for professional-grade setups.

OptiStack includes a dedicated "Plastic Shim Mode". When enabled, the algorithm will first solve using metal spacers, then automatically calculate the remaining gap and suggest the precise plastic shim combination required to reach 0.00mm tolerance.

Absolutely. OptiStack stores all values in high-precision floating point numbers. The UI toggle simply changes the display format. No rounding errors are introduced by switching view modes.

OptiStack will not fake a setup. If your inventory cannot realize the required pocket widths within your tolerance band, it returns a blocking reason and a missing tools list (exact spacer widths and quantities needed).

Once a job is saved, you can assign edge quality ratings (1-8 scale) to each slit's inbound and outbound edges. Reference images help ensure consistent ratings. All edge quality data exports to your PDF setup sheets for quality control documentation.

OptiStack maintains its own dedicated spacer and tooling inventory database, optimized specifically for slitting operations. You import your spacer inventory once (CSV or manual entry), then OptiStack manages it from that point. It does not require ERP integration — it is designed to be standalone and shop-floor ready.

Yes. OptiStack supports multiple machine presets within a single account. Each machine stores its own arbor dimensions, clamp reserves, and clearance rules. When creating a job, you select the machine — the algorithm automatically applies the correct constraints for that specific line.