Can anyone direct me to information on generating tool paths algorithm theorys working code etc.

I have created code that can splice a 3d model into segmetns so next i need to generate a path for the tool head to follow so any info on this would be helpful, and once its all working i will post my code back into the community

Or will i have to work out my own algorithms ?

Hi

You might like to look at skeinforge.

[fabmetheus.blogspot.com]

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Regards

Ian

Take a look at EMC2. It is open source CNC program.
It should have tool path calc that can be used as example.