Method for generating a tool path as well as method and apparatus for additive manufacturing of a workpiece using such a tool path

The method of one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one manufacturing parameter is taken into account when generating the continuous cross-sectional path (54;

• 354;
• 355;
• 454;
• 554), at least a width or/and a height of a one-time material application of the application tool (12) being provided as manufacturing parameter(s).

The method of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross-sectional path (54;

• 354;
• 355;
• 454;
• 554) comprises a starting point (78;
• 378) and an end point (79;
• 379) each located at an outer or inner edge of the portion.

The method of any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the step of providing alignment information for at least one point of the tool path (20;

• 82), preferably for at least one of the tool path points (80;
• 81;
• 83;
• 94;
• 481;
• 483;
• 494;
• 581;
• 583), said alignment information describing an alignment of a tool axis (W) of the application tool (12) in said point of the tool path (20;
• 82), specifically the tool path point (80;
• 81;
• 83;
• 94;
• 481;
• 483;
• 494;
• 581;
• 583).

The method of any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross-sectional contour data or/and the axis data are determined from:

• 3D model data of the workpiece (28;
• 328) or
• data of a preferably two-dimensional removal tool path for a removal tool of a cutting process for manufacturing the workpiece (28;
• 328), preferably of a machining process, particularly preferably of a turning or/and milling process.