I don't know about High Level, but a general summary is:
It usually starts with CAD that Draughts an exact replica of the the part required.
Then it is passed to CAM program where the details are entered of the parameters of the machining process which could take into account such things as Tool Details, diameters, types of material used, climb mill, conventional, and such thing as pocket mill methods etc.
The next step is the Post-Processor, this takes the CAM file and converts it to the required G-code/M-code file that is peculiar to the make/model of machine the program will be run on.
In some cases the Post-Processor file includes a Modem program to communicate the file directly to the machine.
Al.
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