Creating Toolpaths

The ST-Machine Explorer can read APT/CL data from Catia, ProEngineer, UGNX, as well as G-code sources. We also have a "Save as STEP-NC" plugin for Mastercam, and you can use the STEP-NC DLL to make STEP-NC toolpaths from your own system.

A machining workplan in a STEP-NC file is composed of workingsteps, each with toolpaths and a tool. You can import as many toolpaths as you want to build a STEP-NC file containing all of your machining operations.

Next, add geometry for the workpiece, tools, and fixtures!