Observed arrival · 2026-08-30
NcCycleSense, an NC machining-time estimator
A browser-based tool that parses NC programs and estimates machining time by simulating controller movement rather than simply dividing path length by feed rate.
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NcCycleSense runs its estimator in the browser through a single WebAssembly module and says calculation-time network requests can be checked in browser developer tools. It accepts Fanuc-style programs, supports machine-specific TOML profiles, and can compare its result with an existing CAM, simulation, or shop-floor estimate line by line. An optional STL file places the toolpath against a workpiece model, but the page explicitly excludes collision detection and material-removal simulation.
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