farshid@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Farshid Arman) (05/22/91)
I am not sure what is the right group for this question. Can any one tell me how much of the process of going from a CAD 3-D model to manufacturing the model is automated and how much is still dependant on operator/programmer of a milling machine or an NC machine? specifically, the paths that a manufacturing machine follows, are they dereived automatically from the CAD or the NC programmer does that part? any hints or sources to look this up is appreciated. Please e-mail responces. Farshid Arman farshid@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu