Summary

The CP_SHEETCUTTER command in CADPower is a polygonal sheet-cutting tool designed to help engineers, fabricators, and manufacturers efficiently cut rectangular sheets into two precise parts while minimizing material wastage. This tool is especially useful for industries that work with polymer sheets, metal plates, and lining materials for hoppers, silos, and industrial applications. It is fully compatible with BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander.

CADPower -> BOM/BOQ Tools -> Panels/Layouts/Sizing -> Rectangular Sheet Cutter

Rectangular Sheet Cutter : CP_SHEETCUTTER – CADPower Command

Key Features include:

1. Precision Cutting of Rectangular Sheets

Allows users to split a closed rectangular polyline into two parts with precise control.
Ensures clean, accurate cuts with minimal material waste.

2. Customizable Cut Parameters

Define a gap distance between cut pieces for cutting tool clearance.
Supports symmetric and non-symmetric cuts for flexible sheet division.

3. Automatic Part Naming and Data Management

Assigns custom part names to the two split sheet pieces.
Stores part names in a CSV output file for easy tracking and report generation.

4. Intelligent Layer and Labeling Controls

Automatically labels and assigns split pieces to a specified layer.
Includes an option to delete the original polygon after the cut.

5. Distance-Based Cutting Precision

Allows users to specify an exact cut distance from a start point.
Ensures that the split meets design constraints and material optimization goals.

6. Search & Assign Polygon Names for Cut Pieces

The command can search for predefined part names and assign them to the two split sections.
Helps in automated BOM generation and material inventory tracking.

Ideal Applications

Fabrication & Sheet Metal Industry: Cutting metal sheets, polymer sheets, and insulation materials.
Manufacturing & Industrial Design: Creating lining and protective layers for hoppers, silos, and industrial enclosures.
Construction & Interior Design: Cutting and optimizing wooden, acrylic, or composite panels.

Seamless CAD Platform Compatibility

The CP_SHEETCUTTER command is optimized for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander, making it a valuable tool for CAD-based sheet-cutting and material optimization.

This tool reduces manual layout efforts, improves cutting accuracy, and enhances material efficiency.