Using the Turning Tool in an EdgeCAM Machining Sequence

  1. Start EdgeCAM if it is not already running. Ensure that it is in the ZX environment and enter the manufacturing mode. Check that machining discipline is Turn.

  2. Select the Groove Tool icon on the Tooling toolbar to call up a toolchange dialog, then click on the ToolStore Find button.

  3. Select the example tool created and press Select to return to the toolchange dialog.

  4. Go to the Use Graphics tab to check that your graphic file has been loaded. Select OK to complete the toolchange.

  5. Enter some machining movements in EdgeCAM and then simulate to see the tool and holder in use.

  6. Exit EdgeCAM.