Motivation
Input to a CNC in the ISO 6983/RS274D G-code control language is often machine-specific and limited to axis motion commands. The machine tool is given little or no information about the desired result of the machining.
STEP-NC allows more information about the machining process to be sent to the machine control and adds new information about the product being machined. This "Smart Data for Smart Machining" enables applications such as the following:
- Toolpath descriptions that are portable and independent of machine geometry.
- Visual process, to show toolpaths in context of the machine and workpiece, and eliminate drawings.
- On-Machine Simulation, to check for gouges, machine interference and other undesired behavior.
- Simplified Inspection, with linked tolerances, on-machine probes and inspection workplans tied to part tolerances.
- Feed and Speed Optimization, using tolerances, cross section information, sensor data.
- Associativity so feedback can be sent from manufacturing back to design.
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