Toolpathing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006060",
  "term": "Toolpathing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of generating the sequence of movements for a cutting tool in a computer numerical control (CNC) machining operation. This involves defining the geometry of the part, selecting appropriate tools, and specifying cutting parameters. CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software is typically used to create these instructions, which are then translated into G-code for the machine.",
  "subject": "Machining",
  "see_also": [
    "toolpath"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Werkzeugbahnberechnung",
    "es": "generación de trayectoria de la herramienta",
    "fr": "définition de trajectoire d'outil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/toolpathing/"
}