Who has developed Automatically Programmable Tool (APT)?

The correct answer is Douglas T Ross.

Key Points

• APT stands for Automatically Programmed Tool.
  • It was developed by Douglas T Ross.
  • It is a language that defines the tool path with respect to the part geometry and often forms the basis for post-processor generated NC files.

Additional Information

• The APT programming language is a language for defining tool paths on CNC machines.
• The APT language consists of four types of statements:
  • ?Geometry statements will be used to specify the elemental features defining the part shape
  • Motion statements are used to specify the path taken by the tool
  • Post-processor statements control the machinery, controlling coolants as well as the feeds and speeds.
  • Auxiliary statements complete the picture, specifying the part, required tools, etc.