Common Cutting Module

The Common Cutting module is designed to calculate the most efficient cutting of a sheet when parts share a common boundary. This option takes effect on the external boundary of gridded/grouped parts. To control the cutting of internal cutouts, see Machine Setting>Sequence Info.

Allow a Part-by-Part Common Cut with Microjoints

The AP100US program is able to cut internal patterns and common cuts together part by part if desired. This feature can allow the operator to manually bypass a single part on a sheet that is causing a stoppage, and helps to reduce wasted material. Microjoints between parts can then be applied to Common Cutting to reduce the chances of material deformation during cutting.

To engage this option Macros must be turned off. Macros can be checked ON or OFF in the Machine Setting>Sequence Info panel with the Use Subroutines checkbox. In the Ribbon interface, Macros may be switched OFF temporarily in the Quick Access CAD Toolbar. This switch in the UI will toggle macros regardless of the default setting in the Sequence Info panel, but for the current session only.

Note: For certain Amada automation systems such as F1-TK and the PSR robot part unloading occurs AFTER sheet processing, meaning that Common Cutting and U-V macros can be used. 

Topics covered in this section -

Common Cutting Settings

Processing Options

Sequencing Options

Edit Start Corner

Overview

Other Common Cutting rules to be aware of -