In today’s manufacturing world, CAM has become the unquestionable authority. Toolpaths are generated, posts are processed, and it often feels as though the conversation ends there. But what happens when someone dares to suggest that maybe, just maybe, the G-code could still be optimized?

Too often, this suggestion is treated like heresy. ⚡ Questioning whether post-processed G-codes are perfect. ⚡ Pointing out that cycle times can be reduced. ⚡ Highlighting that air cuts are wasted time.

Instead of sparking curiosity, these observations are sometimes met with resistance: “Only trust CAM!” “No optimization needed!” “Don’t question the defaults!”

It’s a mindset that turns efficiency into a crime and innovation into a taboo.

But this isn’t 1525 — it’s 2025. And unlike witch hunts and angry mobs, we now have powerful tools at our disposal:

✅ True G-code Simulation to reveal what the CNC machine will actually execute.

✅ NC Program Optimization to eliminate inefficiencies and transform lost time into profit.

The truth is clear: CAM creates toolpaths, but only optimized G-code drives real performance.

The future of manufacturing isn’t about blind trust. It’s about simulating, optimizing, and questioning defaults to unlock efficiency, precision, and profitability.