Adding Part, Tool, and Fixture Geometry

Once you have a STEP-NC file with toolpaths, you can add in CAD geometry for the workpiece (both raw and final shape), fixtures, and cutting tools.

The geometry can be STEP files from any of the one million STEP-enabled CAD stations. The ST-Machine Explorer contains tools for moving the various pieces of geometry around in space to align everything.

Now you have a visual machining process that is simple to understand.

Next, add tolerances!