The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry. The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps
Standard Two Axis Cycles
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Rough Turn |
Finish Turn |
Rough Groove |
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Finish Groove |
Move Rapid |
Move Feed |
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Move Relative |
Move Relative 2 |
Move Constrained |
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Thread |
Hole cycles (Fixed tool) |
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Standard Four Axis Cycles
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Balanced Rough Turn |
Balanced Straight Turn |
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Mirror Rough Turn |
Mirror Straight Turn |
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed on separate turrets.
Driven Tools on a Turning Centre
EdgeCAM supports milling and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
Axial Milling
Radial Milling
Y Axis Milling (Planar)
Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.