Effortlessly Manage Your Workflow

SCHEDULER is the ultimate solution for streamlined production planning in laser cutting. With SCHEDULER, there's no need to spend time sorting parts by material, process, or thickness. This innovative software automatically creates and schedules nests, ensuring timely delivery of your orders.

The laser operator benefits from a user-friendly interface that provides a comprehensive work list, detailed nest patterns, and material requirements. This intuitive interface empowers operators to make informed decisions and easily navigate the laser cutting process.

But that's not all! SCHEDULER keeps you in the loop by reporting back finished process information. This valuable feedback updates the schedule in real-time and accurately reflects material inventory availability. Stay ahead of the game with up-to-date information at your fingertips.

Don't let inefficiencies hold back your laser cutting operations. Harness the power of SCHEDULER to maximize productivity, decrease material waste, and ensure on-time delivery. Experience the game-changing benefits today.

Scheduler is available on all CI Lasers with Network-Licensed Nesting Software and can be open on multiple PC’s.

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Scheduler FAQs

In this video, Colby Bowman, CI's Software Product Manager walks through the most frequently asked questions regarding CI's Scheduler software.

Key Features

  • Load Balancing

    Schedule laser parts for one or more Cincinnati lasers

  • Easy Order Entry

    Manual order input by order number, part quantities, customer, due date, start after date or automated order input by prepared text file.

  • Software Automation

    Nests are automatically prepared to meet minimum utilization and jobs are scheduled by due date according to available laser capacity.

  • Space Mangement

    Future parts as well as scrap parts are automatically re-nested in under-utilized nests, saving time and material.

  • Material Inventory

    Scheduler will maintain user material inventory automatically and report back what is being used

  • Reporting

    Scheduler will provide users with real-time reports allowing users to make data-driven decisions on order progress and inventory.

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System Requriements

  • Windows PC Computer

  • Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz or faster

  • Processor Type: x64 Processor: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support, Intel Pentium

  • IV with EM64T support

  • Operating System: Windows 10 TH2 2507 or later / Windows Server 2016 or greater

  • Video Resolution: 1024 x 768 using at least 65,536 (16 bit) or better color

  • Memory: 4 GB RAM

  • Hard Disk: 8 GB available hard disk space

  • Operational CI Laser Programming and Nesting software with Network License (not Nesting PRO)

  • Legacy Cincinnati Lasers Need Windows XP (or newer operating system), otherwise Laser client needs to run on customer supplied PC workstation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can you provide a quick overview of CI Scheduling Software?

    Yes, you can watch a walkthrough of the Scheduler software here.

  • Do you need to be a high-volume producer to benefit from CI Scheduler?

    No. This software is for anyone who would like to optimize their laser production.

  • Which shop floor and front office software systems does Schedule interface with?

    None at this time. However, Scheduler can accept most files that ERP systems generate, eliminating the need to enter orders manually.

  • Is this application developed by CI or is it offered through a third party?

    This is a 100% CI-developed software.

  • Is the machine agnostic or soley for CI equipment?

    At this time, it is just for CI lasers.

  • Are secondary operations accounted for?

    Yes! You can configure up to 16 different secondary operations (ie. paint, weld, detail assembly)

  • When should a manufacturer consider scheduling software?

    The best candidates are owners and operators who see their lasers not operating due to a lack of programs. It is also great for operators that have more than one CI laser because of Scheduler’s ability to effectively distribute jobs. Lastly, users who spend excessive time nesting projects would benefit from Scheduler’s automatic nesting.

  • How can someone see a demonstration or learn more about this?

    Contact us today to schedule a personalized demonstration of Scheduler.

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