At present, high speed machining (HSM) features in high efficiency, high precision, high flexibility and high quality. HSM technology involves many factors, including cutting mechanisms, machining performance, tool path and other aspects. The key techniques on HSM such as linear interpolation, circular interpolation, cubic B-spline curve interpolation, non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) curve interpolation and their respective characteristics are paid more attention and expatiated.