# CAM — Computer-Aided Manufacturing Toolpath Reference

> Use when calculating CNC speeds and feeds, selecting cutting tools, referencing G-code commands, looking up material cutting data, or computing machining parameters.

- Skill: `bytesagain/cam-computer-aided-manufacturing-toolpath-reference` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/cam-computer-aided-manufacturing-toolpath-reference`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/cam-computer-aided-manufacturing-toolpath-reference/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/cam-computer-aided-manufacturing-toolpath-reference

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# CAM — Computer-Aided Manufacturing Toolpath Reference

CNC machining reference — speeds & feeds calculator, toolpath strategies, G-code command reference, material cutting data, and machining parameter computation.

## Commands

### speeds-feeds
Calculate spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh speeds-feeds 10 80 0.05 3
```

### toolpath
Toolpath strategy reference (adaptive, pocket, contour, etc.).
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh toolpath
bash scripts/script.sh toolpath adaptive
```

### gcode
G-code and M-code command reference.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh gcode
bash scripts/script.sh gcode G02
```

### materials
Material cutting data — recommended SFM, chipload, depth of cut.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh materials
bash scripts/script.sh materials aluminum
```

### calculate
General machining calculations (MRR, power, time).
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh calculate mrr 10 2 0.5 800
bash scripts/script.sh calculate power 50 1500
```

### help
Show all commands.
```bash
bash scripts/script.sh help
```

## Output
- Calculated RPM, feed rates, and machining parameters
- G-code reference with syntax and examples
- Material-specific cutting recommendations

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