Board Material Cost

What This Skill Does

The Board Material Cost skill is a highly specialized automation tool designed for manufacturing environments, specifically those utilizing Bystronic ByWork job lists. It streamlines the labor-intensive process of converting raw laser-cutting PDF data into structured, actionable Excel spreadsheets ready for procurement and accounting. The agent automatically parses PDF filenames to identify material types and thicknesses, extracts critical data points such as sheet dimensions, usage cycles, and waste percentages, and integrates these with custom price lists to calculate accurate material costs.

Key features include automatic density application for weight calculations (7.85 for standard metals, 7.95 for SUS), intelligent negative tolerance adjustments for sheet thickness, and a sophisticated material data verification system that alerts users to any discrepancies between extracted and actual usage. The output is a professional, calculation-ready Excel file that automates the generation of weights, waste values, and pricing, significantly reducing manual data entry errors and saving hours of administrative work.

Installation

To install this skill, run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/brucetangc/board-material-cost Ensure you have Python 3 installed in your environment, as the skill utilizes a Python-based processing engine to handle PDF parsing and Excel generation.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for production managers and procurement officers who handle frequent laser-cutting job lists. It is best used when:

• You need to generate cost reports for specific manufacturing jobs based on varying material thicknesses and types.
• You want to standardize material cost tracking across different suppliers using a centralized monthly price list.
• You need to verify material consumption data against the raw PDF job logs to ensure no waste or missed items are overlooked.
• You require a consistent, automated format for financial record-keeping in Excel.

Example Prompts

• "Analyze the PDF files in the /tmp/0642_processing folder, use the March price list at /tmp/prices.xlsx, and generate a cost report."
• "Process the board material cost for the files in the current directory and save the result as a new Excel sheet."
• "Run the material cost calculator on the /tmp/production_jobs directory with a scrap price set to 0.5 per kg."

Tips & Limitations

• Naming Conventions: The tool relies heavily on filenames (e.g., '3mm.pdf', 'sus-1mm.pdf'). Ensure your source files follow the documented naming patterns to ensure accurate parsing.
• Excel Format: The tool expects specific formatting in your source price list (e.g., sheets named 'X月份板材价格'). Ensure your price list is consistent with these requirements.
• Data Verification: The skill performs an automatic check on material data after extraction. If the agent reports a discrepancy, double-check your 'Used' values in the PDF to ensure accuracy.
• Performance: While highly efficient, this tool is intended for batch processing of laser-cutting documentation rather than real-time stream processing.