OpenCAMLib (ocl) is a library with Python bindings for creating 3D toolpaths for cnc-machines such as mills and lathes.
The main functionality it provides is axial and radial cutter-projection algorithms against polyhedral (triangulated) surfaces.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/aewallin/opencamlib
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Developer: Anders Wallin
License: GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1
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