NC tool path backplotter: more control of tool path motion.(HARDWARE/SOFTWARE)

From: Design News | Date: May 15, 2006 | Copyright information

This pc-based, user-friendly utility lets the cad room and the shop floor view and edit the NC tool path before they cut the part. They can see all tool path motion, plus canned cycles, m codes, g codes, spindle speeds, tool codes and federates. The software also allows zooming, rotating and panning of the tool path, as well as picking motion lines and setting origin and region views. The software can make operator cut sheets, and print out part surfaces ...

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