Received 05.12.2017, Revised 20.03.2018, Accepted 25.04.2018
Purpose. To develop a method for automatically determining the parameters of a rectangular grid for designing rational schemes for cutting sheet materials. Methodology. The methods of analytical geometry and applied mathematics are used to determine the parameters of a rectangular lattice for the design of rational schemes for cutting sheet materials. Findings. In the paper, a method was proposed for automatically determining the parameters of a rectangular lattice for designing rational schemes for cutting sheet materials. Originality. A method is proposed for automatic determination of the parameters of a rectangular lattice, which is more effective when designing rational schemes for cutting sheet materials. Practical value. The results of theoretical studies were implemented in the software module for automatic determination of the parameters of a rectangular lattice, which allowed to develop a software product for the automatic design of rational schemes for cutting sheet materials. The developed software product can be used in the light industry to automatically design rational schemes for cutting sheet materials on parts of footwear and other industries when cutting sheet materials on flat geometric objects
dense placement, cutting layout, rectangular grille, software