act/cut controls all machine brands and optimally takes into account each technology at every step of the programming, from part preparation to NC code generation, from nesting to tool path optimization. act/cut operates automatically whenever it is possible and can even be used in full batch mode. act/cut is an open system which is easily interfaced with ERP systems and which can be customized using an integrated VB-compatible language.
act/cut V5 for Sheet Metal imports 2D geometrical files designed in CATIA V5 together with different technological features such as folding lines. In addition, act/cut V5 for Sheet Metal enables the user to unfold a 3D part in the CATIA V5 Sheet Metal Design (SM1) environment with a single mouse click and to extract the flattened-part file directly, without any user intervention or file manipulation.