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Edgecam creates efficient, reliable toolpaths with precision and control for the production machinist. Jeffcnc developed other post for other cam with subroutines for multiple parts. I can vouch for it, because i use it on a number of okuma vertical machines. I can tell you from experience that most people ask for changes that have no effect on the machines operation. Foundation is a fullfeatured post processing development platform for 2 and 3 axis posts.
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