The first step in creating an NC program is to plan all of the different points that the tool will have to pass through to create the desired shape. This is called a(n) ____.
A) toolpath
B) encoding
C) EOB
D) mechanism

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The process of planning the tool's movement through the desired shape to create the desired outcome is called generating a toolpath, making A the correct choice. Encoding (B) is the process of converting data into a particular format, and EOB (C) stands for End of Block or End of Program, which marks the end of a program or block of code. Mechanism (D) refers to a physical device or system of components that work together to achieve a particular function, which does not fit the description of planning a toolpath.

The First Step in Creating an NC Program Is to Plan