In the Turning Part data dialog box you specify all information relevant to the machining project or workpiece you want to manufacture. The parameters and values defined at the CAM-Part level will serve as default values for machining levels, etc. Naturally, all parameters can be changed in single machining operations.
SolidCAM enables you to define the Coordinate System directly on the solid model.
The Coordinate System is the origin of the CNC machine coordinate system through which the symmetry line for the turning passes; when the CAM-Part is prepared on the machine, you must make sure that the CoordSys of the machine is the same as the CoordSys chosen in SolidCAM. You should define the CoordSys before you continue with the definition of the other fields in this dialog box.
This option defines the boundaries of the stock material used for the CAM-Part.
This option defines the clamp boundaries for main and back spindles using the Chain options dialog box.
SolidCAM enables you to define different clamps for main and back spindles. The main clamp should either intersect or have a common edge with the material boundary. The clamp for the back spindle should either intersect or have a common edge with the part geometry.
SolidCAM enables you to define the Target model - the final shape of the CAM-Part after the machining.
SolidCAM will use the Target model for the gouge checking in SolidVerify simulation.
The Facet tolerance parameter defines the accuracy of the triangulation of the stock and target models, fixture and clamp.
This button enables you to define additional data about the tool as shown in the Tool options dialog box.
This field enables you to choose the CNC Machine Controller. Click on the arrow next to the controller field to display the list of available post-processors and then choose the machine.
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When you first define a CAM-Part, this button is unavailable (gray) since no tools have been defined yet. |
Program number
This field enables you to define the number of the generated program in the G-Code file. This field is active only for some of the CNC Machine Controllers.
Subroutine number
This field enables you to define the number of the first subroutine procedure in the generated G-Code program. This field is available only for some of the CNC Machine Controllers.
If the *.mac file of your post-processor has extra fields (parameters) defined, they can be accessed by clicking on this button. In the Mac Options dialog box you can enter unique information related to the machine controller you have selected.
This button enables you to save all your data on disk.
This button enables you to save all your data on disk and then exit from the Turning Part data dialog box.
