| # 🟩 Core Essentials |
| *Features necessary to perform the required function* |
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| | Tool Definition | Define and manage tools such as end mills, drills, inserts | | |
| | Tool Numbering | Assign tool numbers for G-code output | | |
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| # 🟨 Professional Grade |
| *Features usually present or expected in the state-of-the-art applications* |
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| | Feature | Description | Assessment | |
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| | Tool Metadata | Define shapes, material, holding, and additional metadata | | |
| | Feeds & Speeds Suggestions | Recommend cutting parameters based on tool, material, and operation | | |
| | Tool Import/Export | Synchronize tool definitions with machine or external databases | | |
| | Tool Libraries | Manage sets of tools as reusable libraries | | |
| | Probe Tool Definition | Identify probe tools and suppress spindle start | | |
| | Drag Knife Support | Define drag-knife tool and generate accurate offset-aware toolpaths | | |
| | Separate tool preparation from tool loading | With larger machines, a tool magazine may take a significant amount of time to index in preparation for a tool change. <br>We should support separating the calls to 'call for a tool' from the call to 'load the tool'. | | |
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| # 🟦 Next-Level CAM |
| *Features that would exceed industry standard* |
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| | *(placeholder)* | *(Add cutting-edge tool management or smart tooling features here)* | | |
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