Making the cut is a term used to describe the process of cutting or shaping materials into desired shapes and sizes. EDITING, slitting, and sawing are all processes that are used to make the cut. EDITING is the process of removing excess material from a piece of material to create a desired shape. Slitting is the process of cutting a piece of material into two or more strips. Sawing is the process of cutting a piece of material with a saw. All three processes are used to make the cut and create the desired shape and size of a material.