nc_tools.conf

Project specific configuration shared by all nc_tools. Searched in current working directory and parent paths, allowing the configuration to be project specific.

defaults

default = {
    "machine" = "name",
    "units" = "metric"
}

machine

machine = {}
machine.name = {
    units = "metric"
    type = "mill",
    spindle = {"100-1000", "2000-6000"}
}

machine.type

“mill” - Milling machine
“lathe” - Lathe

machine.units

“metric” - Millimeter
“imperial” - Inch

machine.spindle

array of rpm ranges
Can be specified as discreet steps, e.g. {“100”, “200”}, as a range, e.g. {“100-200”}, or a combination, e.g. {“100”, “200-300”}

tool_table

tool_table = {
    [1] = {
        name = "1.5mm carbide end mill",
        length = 40,
        diameter = 1.5,
        flute_length = 10,
        shank_diameter = 3.175
    }
}