# First-Fit Decreasing Cutter MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> First-Fit Decreasing Cutter optimizes how you cut raw stock into smaller parts. It uses the First-Fit Decreasing algorithm to organize pieces onto boards, ensuring you use as much material as possible. This cuts down on scrap and helps you get the most out of every raw unit you buy.

## Overview
- **Category:** logistics
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yXCrpHsuj8qtPLyUodpNQw8bKv0ontkOk4aiYoGR/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** cutting-plan, bin-packing, material-waste, efficiency, stock-optimization

## Description

You know the frustration of looking at a pile of expensive lumber or steel and realizing you're about to turn a huge chunk of it into scrap. It happens because manual planning is hard. You have to figure out which pieces fit where without leaving awkward gaps. This Connector handles that logic for you. It takes your list of required parts and your available stock lengths, then figures out the best way to distribute those parts across your boards. It's like having a master fabricator who can see the perfect layout instantly. You can find this tool in the Vinkius catalog to give your AI client a specialized brain for material logistics. Instead of guessing, your agent can now provide a clear blueprint for every cut. It's about making sure that the only thing left over at the end of the day is the finished product, not a pile of wasted material.

## Tools

### analyze_plan_efficiency
This tool calculates the waste percentage and utilization rate for a finished plan. It helps you track how well your shop is performing.

### calculate_cutting_plan
This tool generates a detailed breakdown of how to distribute pieces across multiple boards. It ensures the highest possible utilization of your stock.

### verify_piece_compatibility
Use this to check if a requested part is too long for your available stock. It prevents ordering errors before they happen.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Calculate a cutting plan for a stock length of 3000mm with pieces: 1200mm (A), 1500mm (B), and 800mm (C).
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**Response:** 
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### Cutting Plan Results

**Total boards used:** 2

*   **Board 1:** Cuts [1500mm, 1200mm]
    *   *Waste:* 300mm
*   **Board 2:** Cuts [800mm]
    *   *Waste:* 2200mm

**Summary:** The pieces are distributed to fit the largest items first, minimizing the number of boards needed for this set.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Check if a 500mm piece is compatible with a 400mm stock length.
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**Response:** 
```
### Compatibility Check

**Status:** ❌ Incompatible

*   **Requested Piece:** 500mm
*   **Available Stock:** 400mm

**Reason:** The requested piece exceeds the available stock length. You will need to source a longer board or reduce the piece size.
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**Prompt:** 
```
Analyze efficiency for 10000mm total stock used with 1500mm total waste.
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**Response:** 
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### Efficiency Report

*   **Waste Percentage:** 15.0%
*   **Utilization Percentage:** 85.0%

**Analysis:** Your current plan is utilizing 85% of the material. To improve this, consider grouping smaller offcuts together to fill the gaps in your primary boards.
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## Capabilities

### Generate board breakdowns
Get a specific list of which pieces go on which board to maximize material use.

### Validate piece fit
Check if a specific part will actually fit into your stock length before you start cutting.

### Calculate waste scores
See exactly what percentage of your material is actually being used in a finished plan.

## Use Cases

### Carpentry Layouts
A carpenter needs to cut 20 different lengths from a 10ft board. They ask the agent for a layout.

### Metal Fabrication Checks
A metal shop wants to see if a 500mm part fits on a 400mm piece of stock.

### Waste Auditing
A factory manager wants to know the waste percentage for a large order of 100 units.

### Furniture Design
A furniture maker wants to minimize the number of boards needed for a specific cabinet design.

## Benefits

- Stop wasting money on scrap by using calculate_cutting_plan to find the tightest fits for every board.
- Prevent ordering mistakes with verify_piece_compatibility to ensure every part fits your stock.
- Track your shop's performance over time by using analyze_plan_efficiency to see your waste percentages.
- Get instant cutting maps for any number of pieces without doing the manual math.
- Reduce your material overhead by maximizing the use of every single raw unit you purchase.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a mathematically optimized cutting list that minimizes scrap.

1. Provide your agent with a list of required piece lengths and your standard stock size.
2. The agent uses the First-Fit Decreasing logic to sort and pack the pieces into the first available spots.
3. You get a board by board cutting map with total waste figures.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the First-Fit Decreasing Cutter help my woodworking shop?**
It automatically calculates the best way to cut your lumber into specific lengths. This ensures you use the most material possible from every board and reduces the amount of scrap you have to pay for.

**Can I use First-Fit Decreasing Cutter for metal fabrication?**
Yes, it works for any linear material. Whether you are cutting steel beams, aluminum bars, or even fabric, it optimizes the layout to minimize waste.

**Will the First-Fit Decreasing Cutter tell me if a part is too big for my stock?**
Yes, it can verify piece compatibility. It will flag any parts that are too long for your available stock lengths before you start your production run.

**Does First-Fit Decreasing Cutter provide waste percentages?**
Yes, it can analyze your plan's efficiency. It gives you a clear waste percentage and utilization rate so you can track your shop's material efficiency over time.

**Is the First-Fit Decreasing Cutter good for large construction projects?**
It is excellent for large projects because it handles long lists of pieces. It can generate a complete board by board breakdown for complex orders, ensuring you don't overbuy material.

**Can I use this to save money on raw materials?**
Exactly. By maximizing the use of every board you buy, you reduce the number of raw units you need to purchase, which directly lowers your material costs.

**How does the optimization algorithm work?**
The engine uses the First-Fit Decreasing (FFD) algorithm. It sorts all required pieces from largest to smallest and then places each piece into the first available board that has enough remaining capacity.

**Can I verify if my pieces are too large for my stock?**
Yes, you can use the `verify_piece_compatibility` tool to check if any piece in your list exceeds the provided stock length.

**What information is included in a cutting plan?**
The `calculate_cutting_plan` tool returns the total number of boards used, the exact sequence of cuts performed on each board, and the remaining waste for every board.