Features necessary to perform the required function
Feature
Description
Assessment
Tool Definition
Define and manage tools such as end mills, drills, inserts
Tool Numbering
Assign tool numbers for G-code output
🟨 Professional Grade
Features usually present or expected in the state-of-the-art applications
Feature
Description
Assessment
Tool Metadata
Define shapes, material, holding, and additional metadata
Feeds & Speeds Suggestions
Recommend cutting parameters based on tool, material, and operation
Tool Import/Export
Synchronize tool definitions with machine or external databases
Tool Libraries
Manage sets of tools as reusable libraries
Probe Tool Definition
Identify probe tools and suppress spindle start
Drag Knife Support
Define drag-knife tool and generate accurate offset-aware toolpaths
Separate tool preparation from tool loading
With larger machines, a tool magazine may take a significant amount of time to index in preparation for a tool change. We should support separating the calls to 'call for a tool' from the call to 'load the tool'.
🟦 Next-Level CAM
Features that would exceed industry standard
Feature
Description
Assessment
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