[aledujke]

I understand that this is how it is, but why? How is not using computerized process giving better yields?

[TylerE]

Because you’re dead my with natural objects of varying size, shape, defect, etc. this isn’t taking a 4x4 piece of sheet metal and punching the same shape out of it 100 times.

[wmf]

For example, computer optimization is used to cut pieces out of leather to maximize yield while avoiding flaws.