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LinuxCNC vs tkCNC Editor

A side-by-side look at LinuxCNC and tkCNC Editor. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

LinuxCNC

LinuxCNC

System & Hardware

LinuxCNC is an open source software system for computer control of machines such as milling machines, lathes, plasma cutters, robots, and more. It can control up to 9 axes of motion with sub-micrometer resolution.

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tkCNC Editor

tkCNC Editor

Development

tkCNC Editor is an open-source CNC control software for LinuxCNC. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface for designing CNC machine paths and controlling CNC machine tools. tkCNC Editor makes it easy to visualize, simulate, and generate G-Code.

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