A computer-implemented method for generating a tool path cycle for removing stock from a blank by a turning tool includes the steps of receiving an input of a blank shape, receiving an input of the target shape, setting an offset distance, receiving an input of the turning tool, setting a first cut direction and a second cut direction, dividing the first layer into segments separated by border lines, such that one longitudinal set of segments is adjacent to the longitudinal portions and one radial set of segments is adjacent to the radial portions, if the first cut direction is along the Z-axis, removing the longitudinal set of segments, removing the radial set of segments, and if the first cut direction is along the X-axis, removing the radial set of segments, and removing the longitudinal set of segments.

Provided is a tool path generation method for generating a tool path (Tp), along which a workpiece is machined as a tool (T) moves over a tool movement curved surface (So) generated along a work surface of the workpiece. In this method: a scanning policy is set, which is a rule for establishing a path along which the tool is to move over the tool movement curved surface (So); a dividing line (Cd) is disposed on the tool movement curved surface (So); and the location of an intersection of the dividing line and a trajectory of the tool moving over the tool movement curved surface is calculated on the basis of the scanning policy. A tool path is generated, the path being represented by a movement command for curve interpolation using a curve that passes through the location of the intersection.

The numerical control apparatus according to the present disclosure is capable of easily modifying processing conditions, and controls a processing device on the basis of a processing program including at least one condition command designating processing conditions and a plurality of movement commands designating processing points, the numerical control apparatus comprising: a program storage unit for storing the processing program; a route-deriving unit for deriving from the processing program a plurality of processing routes that connect the processing points; a condition-specifying unit for specifying from the processing program the condition commands designating the processing conditions to be applied to each of the processing routes; a route selection unit for providing a user interface to make the processing routes selectable; and a condition modification unit for providing a user interface to make the processing conditions applied to the processing route selected by the route selection unit modifiable.

Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate generally to facilitate performing a task on a surface such as woodworking or printing. More specifically, in some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to mapping the surface of the material and determining the precise location of a tool in reference to the surface of a material. Some embodiments relate to obtaining and relating a design with the map of the material or displaying the current position of the tool on a display device. In some embodiments, the present disclosure facilitates adjusting, moving or auto-correcting the tool along a predetermined path such as, e.g., a cutting or drawing path. In some embodiments, the reference location may correspond to a design or plan obtained from obtained via an online design store.

Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate generally to facilitate performing a task on a surface such as woodworking or printing. More specifically, in some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to mapping the surface of the material and determining the precise location of a tool in reference to the surface of a material. Some embodiments relate to obtaining and relating a design with the map of the material or displaying the current position of the tool on a display device. In some embodiments, the present disclosure facilitates adjusting, moving or auto-correcting the tool along a predetermined path such as, e.g., a cutting or drawing path. In some embodiments, the reference location may correspond to a design or plan obtained from obtained via an online design store

A method is provided for material-removing machining when moving a tool of a machine tool along a tool path, including providing a workpiece comprising a first workpiece portion and a second workpiece portion adjacent to the first workpiece portion, wherein the tool path comprises a first path section comprising path segments adapted to a geometry of the first workpiece portion, and a second path section comprising path segments adapted to a geometry of the second workpiece portion. The method comprises determining the first path section to cover the first workpiece portion except for a first edge section, determining the second path section to cover the second workpiece portion except for a second edge section, and determining a transition section of the tool path to cover the first edge section and the second edge section, such that the first and second path sections and the transition section cover the entire first and second workpiece portions.