Aggregate programming method and system for cnc machines

A system for aggregate programming a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, comprising:

• (a) one or more memory devices;
• and
• (b) one or more processing devices operatively coupled to the one or more memory devices, wherein the one or more processing devices are configured to execute computer-readable computer program code to:
• (i) shift a control point from an aggregate base point to a center tip of a tool being programmed, thereby enabling C-axis aggregate rotation during a too activity, the shifting comprising the steps of:
• (A) activating a tilted work plane (TWP);
• (B) shifting the control point to the tip of the tool using a tool length compensation;
• and
• (ii) implementing an activity on the CNC machine using the shifted control point and C-axis aggregate rotation.

A computer numerical control (CNC) machine programmed to:

• (a) shift a control point from an aggregate base point to a center tip of a tool being programmed, thereby enabling C-axis aggregate rotation during a machine activity;
• (b) activate a tilted work plane (TWP);
• (c) shift the control point to the tip of the tool using a tool length compensation;
• and
• (d) implement an activity on the CNC machine using the shifted control point and C-axis aggregate rotation.