Oven Loading Optimizer

Overview

This script optimizes the loading of parts into an oven by considering:

• Oven dimensions
• Part dimensions
• Part priorities
• Optional part rotation

Features

• Reads configuration from a TOML file
• Attempts to place parts based on priority
• Supports optional part rotation
• Generates a visualization of the loading strategy
• Calculates oven area utilization

Usage

1. Create a TOML configuration file (see example_input.toml)
2. Run the script: python oven_loader.py
3. Check the generated visualization at oven_loading_visualization.png

Configuration Files

settings.toml

[oven]
length = 40  # Oven length in inches
width = 32   # Oven width in inches

[settings]
allow_rotation = true     # Allow 90-degree part rotation
boundary_offset_x = 1     # Inches from left and right boundaries
boundary_offset_y = 1     # Inches from top and bottom boundaries
part_spacing = 0.5        # Inches between parts

[[parts]]
name = "Part Name"
length = 12  # Part length in inches
width = 8    # Part width in inches
image_path = "/path/to/part/image.png"  # Optional part image

schedule.toml

[[part_priorities]]
name = "Part Name"
priority = 1  # Lower number = higher priority

Key Features

• Separate configuration files for settings and loading schedule
• Oven dimensions and loading parameters in settings
• Part definitions with optional images
• Flexible priority and placement settings

## Dependencies
- toml
- numpy
- matplotlib
- shapely

## Output
- Console output showing oven area utilization
- Visualization image showing part placement