A new CNC programming method using STEP-NC protocol

Abstract

A new programming method of CNC Machine tools, which is developing as an alternative to G code, is AP238 protocol or STEP-NC, according to ISO 10303 standard. In this paper, a comparation between classical (G code) and new way of programming (STEP-NC ) is given. A structure of equipment needed for new programming method, program structure and current scenario for implementation of STEP-NC are shown. Verification of the above scenarios using the STEP-NC, is realized through three examples.

Keywords

• step-nc
• nc programming
• cnc
• cad/cam