The funtion a CAM program is to prepare the CAD drawing for process of a CNC controller. CAM does not control the machine.
CAM does thing like offset the tool path and design tool path for pockets etc.
The resultant file is post-processed to suit the controller it is going to be used on, wether Mach or Mazak etc.
It then requires a Modem program to transmit to the CNC controller, unless the CAM package is in the same CNC controller, e.g. PC.
Al.
CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
Albert E.