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TOOL PATH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toolpath
1, record 1, English, toolpath
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tool path 2, record 1, English, tool%20path
correct
- cutter path 3, record 1, English, cutter%20path
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The actual course, as defined in an NC part program, which is to be followed by a cutting tool. In many CAD systems, tool paths can be computer generated on the basis of the geometrical description of a workpiece already stored in the computer's memory. 2, record 1, English, - toolpath
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toolpath: term standardized by CSA. 4, record 1, English, - toolpath
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire d'outil
1, record 1, French, trajectoire%20d%27outil
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parcours suivi par un outil lors de la conception et de la production d'une pièce. 2, record 1, French, - trajectoire%20d%27outil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trajectoire d'outil : terme normalisé par la CSA. 3, record 1, French, - trajectoire%20d%27outil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Calculer, définir, déterminer, créer, générer (automatiquement), gérer, relinéariser la trajectoire d'outil. 2, record 1, French, - trajectoire%20d%27outil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Calcul, choix, description, détermination (automatique), génération automatique des trajectoires d'outil. 2, record 1, French, - trajectoire%20d%27outil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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