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EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry. 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.

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What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

What is EdgeCAM
Creating
a Profile from
Turning?
Existing Geometry

Use EdgeCAM
The
the TurnedTurning
Envelope
module
(Geometry
allows you
menu)
to use
command
fixed tooling
in Design
to generate
mode totoolpaths
create a from
profile
turned
from geometry.
existing
The module
geometry.
This
permits
feature
both
is used
Two Axis
to generate
and Four
a 2D
Axisprofile,
Turning.
which represents the total swept area when the
component is revolved through 360 about the centre of revolution.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Smooth If this box is checked then arcs and lines to be fitted to the generated profile, also the resultant
profileRight,
is a continuous
entity. handed external turn
left, and neutral
Tolerance
Used byand
theback
smoothing
determine the accuracy of the fit.
Right, neutral,
boringprocess
internal to
turn
SelectGrooving
any entities
be considered
during this process (usually using the window icon). You can then
andtoparting
tools
The
EdgeCAM
Turning
module
to use
fixed
generatethe
toolpaths
from
turned
deselect
any entities
that
are notallows
to be you
swept.
Note:
thetooling
profile to
considers
horizontal
axis
of thegeometry.
active
The
module
permits
both
Two
Axis
and
Four
Axis
Turning.
Threading
CPL to be the axis of revolution.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Fixed
tool types
of many
styles
can be
used, and
include:that is to be produced on a multi-axis turning
Drills
This example
shows
a brake
master
cylinder
component
centre:Taps
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Rough Turn
Drills
Finish Groove
Taps
Move Relative

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread Two Axis Cycles Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard
Standard
Four Axis Cycles Finish Turn
Rough Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Mirror Rough Turn
Mirror Straight Turn
The
turned envelope can be rough
turned(Fixed
in preparation
for any milling operations that will complete the
Thread
Hole cycles
tool)
process.
The
turned
the minimum
boundary
turning, that
without
In addition,
any
Two envelope
Axis cyclerepresents
may be synchronised
with
another,forprovided
theyremoving
are beingstock
performed
required
by the
milling operations for forming geometric features.
on separate
turrets.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
Rough turning is often faster than milling operations at stock removal, and tool costs are generally lower.
Driven Tools on a Turning Centre
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
EdgeCAM supports milling and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
Mirror Rough Turn
Mirror Straight Turn
Axial Milling
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
Radial turrets.
Milling
on separate
Y Axis Milling (Planar)
Driven Tools on a Turning Centre
EdgeCAM supports milling and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
Swept Profiles
2D turned
Axialprofiles
Milling may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.
Radial Milling
Y Axis Milling (Planar)

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sweeping the Component Graphics

Although you may have defined the profile geometry, you may want to get some idea of what the resulting
turned part looks like.
Use the Design mode command Sweep (View menu) to draw repeats of the selected profile at regular
intervals about the Z axis (or any other specified axis). These repeats and related geometry are called
swept graphics.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

These parameters are important in creating swept graphics:

The
Turning the
module
you the
to use
tooling
to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
End EdgeCAM
Angle Specifies
angleallows
at which
lastfixed
repeat
appears.
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Repeats Specifies the number of repeats to appear in a 360 rotation about the selected axis.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Circles Check the box to create circles at the ends of the swept entities.
ViewsRight,
Specifies
theneutral
ports inhanded
which the
sweptturn
graphics appear.
left, and
external
CPL Right,
Specifies
the axis
(from boring
all available
CPLs)
neutral,
and back
internal
turn about which the profile is swept.
Grooving and parting tools
Example
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Defining Billets

A billet represents the initial stock condition. For example if a casting, forging or previously machined
component is to be used as the raw material, a profile may be drawn or imported to represent this starting
condition.
Many turning cycles can be created to consider this starting condition. When you initialise a machining
sequence, you are allowed to select any existing geometry to act as the billet. After this, you can only define
continuous entities and toolpaths as the billet geometry.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM
module
you any
to use
fixed tooling
to generate
toolpaths
from
turned
geometry.
Note:
The billetTurning
geometry
shouldallows
not have
re-entrant
sections
in the profile,
i.e. the
billet
must
never
The
module
permits
both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
reduce
in size
in diameter.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
See Also
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Using Dynamic Billeting
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using Dynamic Billeting

In addition to the starting billet, EdgeCAM allows previous toolpaths to be used to reduce the amount of air
cutting. This is termed Dynamic Billet, because the material condition can change if previous tool paths are
edited.
A rough turning operation may leave material where the geometry of the tool insert will not allow full cutting
to occur.
For example, a right hand tool may leave material that will have to be removed by a left hand tool
afterwards:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
The toolpath created by the right hand tool can be selected as a dynamic billet when using the left hand
tool.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Selecting Override Angles for Turn, Bore and Groove Tools

EdgeCAM calculates the tool clearance angles for a turning cycle based on the tool parameters. For
example, Rough Turning would normally cut into any groove by the Side Angle of the Insert. You can
override these default angles using the Override Angles (Tooling menu) command. Using this command
avoids the need for a toolchange and the associated code in the final NC file.
Check the Override box to apply these parameters to all subsequent cycles:
Lead Angle Specify the absolute angle of the new leading face of the tool insert.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Trail Angle Specify the absolute angle of the new trailing face of the tool insert.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Note
that these
angles
areTwo
absolute,
taken
asAxis
follows:
The module
permits
both
Axis and
Four
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Here are two examples of override angles:
Thread

Move Constrained

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Adjusting the Start and End Positions

The cycle start and end positions are usually altered for two reasons:
to avoid collisions with chuck jaws
to start the cycle off the profile to give a neat run-on.
If this feature is available in a cycle, EdgeCAM prompts to ask you if you want to alter the start and end
points after you have specified the parameters for the cycle.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Selecting the Cut Directions

Each turning cycle gives you the choice to define the cut directions. EdgeCAM presents you with the most
appropriate directions for the cycle, based upon maximising the time spent cutting and minimising the time
spend moving through empty air.
The cut directions are displayed as a two-arrow symbol:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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:
You are
prompted
to digitise
the drive/cut
direction.
Right,
left, and
neutral handed
external
turn Digitise near where the two arrows cross to specify the
new directions. The new drive direction is in the direction closest to the digitise:
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

See
Overriding
Direction.
Rough
Turn the Default CutFinish
Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Overriding the Default Cut Direction

EdgeCAM calculates the cut direction for a turning cycle based on the tool parameters and the material
boundary.
If you want to override these default directions, use the Cut Directions (Tooling menu) command.
Check the Override box to apply the Drive and Overpass angles to all subsequent cycles.
Drive Specify an angle from 0 to 360.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Overpass Select from plus or minus 90. This is incremental to the Drive angle, so that Drive and
Overpass
are always
at module
right angles.
The EdgeCAM
Turning
allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The
module
permits
both to
Two
Axisthe
and
Four cutting
Axis Turning.
When
you want
to return
using
default
directions, select this command again but make sure
that the
Override
is clear.
Fixed
tool
types ofbox
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Two Axis Turning

EdgeCAMs Two Axis Turning module lets you create toolpaths using fixed tooling held in a single turret.
TheseCycles menu commands are available:

Straight Turn

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM
Thread Turning module allows you
Rough
to use
Groove
fixed tooling to generate toolpaths
Finish Groove
from turned geometry.
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Profiling
FixedRough
tool types
of many styles can be used, and include:
Rough Side Groove

Finish Side Groove

Right, left, and neutral handed external turn

Operations can be selected from the Operations menu to combine several machining commands:
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Straight Turn/Face
Threading

Turn

Drills
Groove
Taps

Thread

Parting Off
Standard Two Axis Cycles
See Also
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Multiple
Repetitive Stock Removal

Rough Groove

Rough Cuts for Turning Cycles

Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Specifying the Distance Between Cuts
Using
Move Multiple
Relative Turrets on a Single
MoveSlide
Relative 2
Thread

Move Feed
Move Constrained

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Multiple Repetitive Stock Removal

This section describes the methods of removing material through sequential passes.
The usual procedure is to first face off the material, to make the part ready for roughing and finishing cycles.
See Also
Facing Off the Part

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Removing Spurs of Material on the Spindle Centreline

The
EdgeCAM
Roughing
PartsTurning 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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Facing Off the Part

Use the Straight Turn (Cycles menu)

command to take the initial facing cut on the profile, so that
future roughing passes can be taken over a smoother surface.
This cycle basically allows you to define two opposite corners of a rectangular area. A toolpath is then
generated to cut this area (by using Entity Digitise, Free Digitise or Co-ordinate Input):

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard
Two Axisyou
Cycles
Note
that, although
may have used entity digitises to fix the corners of the rectangular area, only the coordinates of these points are used. If you alter the geometry at some later stage, the Straight Turn cycle
does not update to reflect the change in geometry.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Removing Spurs of Material on the Spindle Centreline

If you are using a tool with a corner radius, be wary of leaving small spurs of material on the spindle
centreline. This happens when you select the end point of the profile (which has an X co-ordinate of zero)
and cut using a tool with a round nose.
As the toolpath is created from the position of the tools Gauge Point, the tool does not actually clear all
material down to the centreline (see below).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

This
problem can be solved by
driving
the(Fixed
tool past
Thread
Hole
cycles
tool)the centreline by an amount equal to the corner radius
of the insert (see below).
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.
There are two methods of achieving this:
EdgeCAM User Guide

By specifying the X co-ordinate in a Straight Turn cycle.

By graphically re-positioning the start and end points of a Rough Turn cycle.

To remove a spur by specifying the X co-ordinate

To remove a spur by repositioning the start and end points

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Roughing Turn Parts

Use the Rough Turn (Cycles menu)

rectangular area.

command to remove material from a profile rather than a

Rough Turn can also be used for more complex parts:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
The material to be removed could be result of a casting process, forging, heat treatment and other
processes,
where the generalHole
shape
of the
profile
is approximately correct but is irregular.
Thread
cycles
(Fixed
tool)
You might also want to rough parts that have been pre-machined, then stress-relieved.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
See Also
Approaching,
Retracting
Balanced Rough
Turn and Dwelling

Balanced Straight Turn

Backturning
Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Approaching, Retracting and Dwelling

Use Rough Turn's Cycle Control tab to specify parameters that control the tool's approach to and retract
from the material. This diagram shows what these parameters control on each cut:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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
DrillsThe approach move does not check to see if the toolpath has cut into the profile shape.
Caution:
Notes:Taps
BothTwo
Length
and
Angle must be specified or both left blank.
Standard
Axis
Cycles
The approach move is always at the feed rate, and is added before the start of each depth of cut. This
causes the tool to move back from its original Z start point by the appropriate amount.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
The retract move is always at the rapid rate.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
The default RetractAngle is 45 degrees.
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Dwell Revolutions On large turned parts you might encounter a problem where the tool 'rapids' off the
Thread
(Fixed
tool)
component
before the spindleHole
has cycles
completed
one
revolution, leaving material on the component. Use the
Dwell Revolutions parameter to specify the number of revolutions that the machine dwells for at the end of
each rough pass. After each dwell the tool pulls out at the rapid rate (see below).
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

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
Important Note on Code Generators
Y Axis Milling (Planar)
For the modifiers described above to work correctly, you must use a suitably modified Code Generator file.
The line (in the Code Generator source file) containing the Rough Turn macro must be modified as follows:
Swept Profiles
%MACRO=4=RT=Rough turn area clearance=5,7,10,30,31,21,40,41,135
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Backturning

A Rough Turn cycle can leave areas of the profile uncut because of the geometry of the profile and the
geometry of the complete tool (not just the insert).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

The solution to this problem lies in using a left-handed tool.
These
areas canFinish
be backturned
using a left handed
in a Rough Turn cycle. Select the
Roughshadowed
Turn
Turn
Roughtool
Groove
toolpath produced by the first Rough Turn cycle to define the billet geometry for the left-handed Rough
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Turn.
Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

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:
Milling tools could also be used to clear difficult areas in only one cycle, although you must
buttonAxial
or grooving
consider
the strength
Radial
Milling of the tool against the toughness of the material. For example, a button tool would be
ideal for cutting plastic but not a sensible choice for cutting hard steel.
Y Axis Milling (Planar)
See Also
Swept Cuts
Rough
Profiles
for Turning Cycles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Making Finishing Passes

You can use any of these cycles to make a finishing pass:

Finish Turn (Cycles menu)
Relative (Move menu)
Constrained (Move menu)

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Relative 2 (Move menu)

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using Finish Turn

Use the Finish Turn

19
cycle to finish or semi-finish the profile.

The cycle uses standard parameters apart from these:

Lead Selecting this tab buttons displays the parameters controlling the tool as it moves onto and off of the
profile:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Angle In/Out Specify the angle used with an arc lead in or out. The value may be between 5 and 360.
Radius
In/Out Turning
Specifymodule
the radius
of an
in or tooling
out. to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The EdgeCAM
allows
youarc
to lead
use fixed
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Length In /Out Specify the length of a straight lead in or out.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Rough Profile Turning

Use the Rough Profile (Cycles Menu) command to remove material in successive passes along the
profile.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Thread Cutting

Use the Thread (Cycles menu)

command to turn internal or external threads.

The geometry for a turned thread is basically a single line; the other parameters for the thread are defined
when you specify the cycle parameters.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Using the threading cycle on a turn feature

When clicking on a feature to select it for the threading cycle, the feature entity will be threaded if it contains
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
a single line as the profile (e.g. a manual feature was created by picking an aligned cylinder or cone).
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
We recommend that manual turn features be used for turn threading associativity. Manual turn features will
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
have a consistent direction based on material side. If necessary, the direction of the cycle can be reversed
in the Edit command by using the Reverse Material check box (this will be remembered on a solid reload).
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
See Also
Grooving
parting tools
Approaching
theand
Thread
Threading
Specifying
Thread Depth Parameters
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Approaching the Thread

Approach Angle Specifies the compensation angle for the start position of each pass, measured
clockwise from the tool cut direction:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Retract Angle Specify the retraction angle for the end of each threading pass, measured anticlockwise
Thread
from
the tool retract direction Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
Lead In/Out Specify the tool lead in/out distance as the number of Pitch lengths the tool must lead in or
Standard
Four
Cycles as the drive line for the cycle.
out
by along
theAxis
line selected
Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Specifying Thread Depth Parameters

These parameters offer several alternate methods of specifying how the thread is to be cut to depth.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two
Axis Cycles
Degression
Factor
Specify a factor to calculate how the depth of cut for each successive pass is
reduced.
Total
depth
of the thread as measured
the crest of the thread to the root.
RoughDepth
Turn Specify the total
Finish
Turn
Rough from
Groove
Cut Increment Specify the distance the tool moves in the cut direction with each pass. If the cut factor is
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
not 1.0 then the Cut Increment represents only the first depth of cut as the toolpath will degress in depth.
Move Relative
Relative
2 of cutting passes
Move Constrained
Number
of Passes SpecifyMove
the total
number
for the tool to reach the Total Depth (less
any Spring Depth).
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
Final Increment Specify the last cut increment. Actual cut increments for each pass are interpolated from
the Cut Increment and the Final Increment.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
Start Depth Specify an offset start depth from the drive line.
Spring Cuts Specify the number of finishing passes made from the Spring Depth to the Total Depth. This
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
allows for any spring in the tool.
Mirror Rough
Mirror
Turnusing spring cuts.
Spring
DepthTurn
Specify the depth of material
to Straight
be removed
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.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Grooving

There are two main methods of cutting grooves with fixed tooling:
Forming grooves with the tool shape
Generating grooves, where the groove does not match the tool shape.
You can also make grooves using driven tooling in Rotary mode. For more details, see Milling in Rotary
Mode.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The module
See
Also permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Fixed toolGrooves
Forming
types of many styles can be used, and include:
Important Note on Angled Grooves
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Generating Grooves
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Selecting a Rough Grooving Strategy
Grooving and parting tools
Peck Grooving
Threading
Finishing Strategies for Grooves
Drills
Side Grooving
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Forming Grooves

This type of grooving is where the tool shape and orientation generate the profile.
Use the Move menu commands Feed or Relative for feeding in, and Rapid,Feed or Relative for retracting
the tool.
Approach the work and use a Relative-type move to position for the cycle. For more details, see Moving
Relative to andConstrained by Entities.
Perform the cycle.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Insert
a Dwell (M-Functions
menu)
onetooruse
twofixed
revolutions
of generate
the spindle
becausefrom
the turned
part must
finish
The EdgeCAM
Turning module
allowsforyou
tooling to
toolpaths
geometry.
its
cut
at
depth
to
ensure
all
cutting
has
finished.
Making
the
cut
in
one
revolution
leaves
material
uncut
as
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
the tool moves to depth, as shown in this end-on view:
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Important Note on Angled Grooves

You can groove in and rapid out, but, where grooves are angled, you must feed back along the toolpath to
avoid making a rapid move through the material. This is because some machines do not move in a straight
line when in rapid motion.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Generating Grooves

This type of groove cutting is where the tool shape does not match that of groove, so the groove must be
first roughed and then finished.
You can use the Rough Turn or Rough Groove cycles to remove the initial stock, and then a Finish Groove
cycle to complete the groove.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Selecting a Rough Grooving Strategy

Once you have selected the Rough Groove cycle, you need to pick a strategy for cutting the groove.
All strategies involve an initial drive down at the centre of the groove.
See Also
Sequential Grooving

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Centre-Sequential Grooving

The
EdgeCAM
module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Centre
AlternateTurning
Grooving
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequential Grooving

This is the default strategy. The tool drives down repeatedly, with each new cut moving from the start point
to the edge of the groove.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Centre-Sequential Grooving

After the initial central cut, each new cut is then made sequentially towards the edge of the groove.
Once the tool reaches the edge, it is repositioned at the centre and works out to the other edge of the
groove.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Centre Alternate Grooving

The tool then drives down on one side of the initial cut.
The tool repositions to the opposite side of the initial cut and drives down again.
This continues, with the tool working out from the initial cut on either side until it reaches both edges of the
groove.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Peck Grooving

The Pecking parameters on the Advanced tab of the Grooving cycle allow you to control the depth of the
cut by specifying a peck increment.
Peck Increment Specifies the depth for each cut.
Retract Distance Specifies an incremental amount for the tool to retract after each peck. If left blank, the
tool will retract to the start height.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

No Peck Adjustment By default, all pecks will be equal. Check this box to allow the last cut to be
The
EdgeCAM
Turning
module
youincrement.
to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
adjusted,
i.e. it may
be less
thanallows
the peck
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Apply to First Cut Only If checked, only the first cut is pecked. Subsequent cuts are done without
Fixed
tool
types
many
styles can
be used,
include:
pecking
and
the of
tool
will plunge
to finish
depthand
in one
move.
Right, aleft,
andTime
neutral handed external turn
Specifying
Dwell
Right,Revolutions
neutral, and (General
back boring
turn allows you to specify the number of revolutions for the tool
The Dwell
tab)internal
parameter
to dwell
at the bottom
of each
cut. This is converted to a time in the postprocessor and allows for the
Grooving
and parting
tools
removal of swarf.
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Finishing Strategies for Grooves

You can use two cycles to finish a groove:

Finish Groove (Cycles menu)
Finish Turn (Cycles menu)

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
these two
cycles
illustrated
the following
diagrams.
The difference
EdgeCAM between
Turning module
allows
youisto
use fixedintooling
to generate
toolpaths from turned geometry.
The module
permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Finish
Groove
Fixed
Finish tool
Turntypes of many styles can be used, and include:
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
See Also
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Side Grooving
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Side Grooving

These cycles are designed to use the specific properties of side grooving tools:
Rough Side Groove
Finish Side Groove

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

A
keyEdgeCAM
feature ofTurning
some side
grooving
tools
when cutting.
This
deflection
is not
The
module
allows
youistothat
usethey
fixeddeflect
tooling(bend)
to generate
toolpaths
from
turned geometry.
linear;
but
a
function
of
the
side
cutting
forces,
cutting
speed,
depth
of
cut,
insert
clamping
and
the
material.
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
To maintain a high degree of accuracy and surface quality (and to avoid possible insert breakage), these
Fixed
tool types
of many
styles
can be used, and include:
rules must
be followed
when
cutting:
left, must
and neutral
handed
turn
1. Right,
The insert
only cut
in one external
direction,
i.e. either radial (plunging) or axial (side cutting), but never
both.
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
2. Any
side deflection
must
be released before a move in a radial direction (plunging).
Grooving
and parting
tools
The Rough
Threading
and Finish Side Groove cycles are designed to remove material as efficiently as possible while
following these rules.
Drills
A Side Groove tool is defined as a standard Groove Tool with Length, Width and Corner Radius.
Taps
See Also
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Special Conditions in Grooving
Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Roughing for Side Grooves

The purpose of the Rough Side Groove

cycle is to remove the bulk of the material from the groove
pocket efficiently, leaving an X and Z Offset for the Finish Groove cycle. For clarity, the following description
assumes an initial cut direction from left to right. Note that the Z and X Safe distances are set globally from
Safe Distances (M-Functions menu).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The tool clears out all material within the groove pocket, excluding the finishing allowances. This is done in
three stages (see Rough Side Grooving Stages).
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Finishing for Side Grooves

The Finish Side Groove cycle

is for removing the remainder of the allowance left by the Rough
Groove cycle. This allowance should be of uniform thickness, thereby providing a predictable side force and
ultimately high surface finish.
The tool will remove the material left by the Rough Groove Cycle (the Finish Allowances). This is done in
four stages (see Finishing Side Grooves Stages).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Finishing Side Grooves - Stages

Finish Side Grooving Stage 1 - Clear material from the left side of the flats
Plunge down to remove material from the left side of any flats. This is to allow the tool to reach flats when
plunging down right-facing walls in stage 3.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Finish Side Grooving Stage 3 - Clear material from right-facing walls and from floors
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Starting from the left of the groove pocket, plunge down right-facing walls, and side cut floors as they are
Thread
Hole
cycles (Fixed
tool)
encountered.
Note that the tool
is retracted
by the
Side Force Correction amount when changing from
plunge to side moves.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

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
ToolsGrooving
on a Turning
Finish Side
StageCentre
4 - Clear remaining material from right-facing floors
EdgeCAM
supports
milling
and
of 2D geometry
a turned
partmoves
in threewill
modes:
Side cut any remaining materialdrilling
from right-facing
floors.on
Any
positional
always be orthogonal to
the machine tool axis (to avoid dog-leg moves which may gouge the material).
Axial Milling
Radial Milling
Y Axis Milling (Planar)

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Special Conditions in Grooving

When the groove pocket is defined by a large arc, a transition may occur between the concept of a wall and
the concept of a floor. In such a case, the arc is considered as two separate elements, a wall from vertical to
46 and a floor from 44 to the horizontal. When approaching the transition point, an arcing move of arc
radius/4 will be made. This will be from the vertical for wall approaches, and from the horizontal for floor
approaches.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

PlungeTurn
to a Side move, the tool
is driven
at 25% of the Side Feedrate for twice
RoughWhen
Turn changing from a Finish
Rough
Groove
the Side Force Correction distance (or at least 0.1mm/0.01in) to allow the tool to deflect.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Rough Cuts for Turning Cycles

Rough Cuts Only Check this box to rapid move the tool back for the next drive:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Specifying the Distance Between Cuts

Use only ONE of these parameters to define this distance:

Cut Increment
Stepover

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

This will then be modified by default (see No Stepover Adjustment below).

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The Increment
Cut
module permits
Specify
both Two
the distance
Axis andbetween
Four Axis
cuts
Turning.
in the units used for the part.
Stepover
Fixed
tool
types
Specify
of many
the distance
styles can
between
be used,
cuts
and
as include:
a percentage of the effective length of the cutting edge of
the tool.
No Stepover
Adjustment
handed
Once theexternal
cut increment
Right, left,
and neutral
turn has been defined, by default EdgeCAM ensures that a
small cut is not made on the last pass by averaging the cut distance between all the passes. To stop
Right,from
neutral,
and back
boringcheck
internal
EdgeCAM
averaging
the cuts,
theturn
No Stepover Adjustment box.
Grooving and parting tools
The distance
between cuts can also be modified by this parameter:
Threading
Degression
Drills (Roughing) Specify the amount by which to reduce each consecutive cut increment. The cut
increment eventually equals the Degression value, and cannot be reduced any further.
Taps
This would be used on long shaft parts where the rigidity of the component reduces as the stock is
removed.
Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using Multiple Turrets on a Single Slide

If your Two Axis Code Generator (.tcp) file has been suitably modified, you can also use two turrets on a
single moveable slide. This means that the tooling is separated by a fixed distance.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Note: When
changing
tools, if you alter a loading point you may alter the separation distance
Standard
Two
Axis Cycles
between tools by specifying the XZ Gauge.
Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Operational Programming in Turning

Operations are collections of individual machining cycles and commands. By gathering a series of
instructions under one command, the number of mouse clicks and key presses you have to make to obtain
results is greatly reduced.
If you have not already defined a machining sequence, you will be prompted to do so when you select a
machining command or operation.
Once you have selected an operation, you will be asked to digitise entities and locations to provide data for
the operation. A dialog box is then presented so you can enter values and selections to control the
operation.
NoteTurning
that thismodule
is the opposite
of how
an fixed
individual
EdgeCAM
cycle
works, where
the entity
and
The EdgeCAM
allows you
to use
tooling
to generate
toolpaths
from turned
geometry.
other
data
from
the
screen
is
entered
after
the
dialog
for
the
cycle.
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

EdgeCAM
uses the
defined
strategy
forused,
the operation
plus all other data input to produce a series of
Fixed tool types
of many
styles
can be
and include:
machining instructions. Typically, the instructions include a move-to-toolchange, tool selection, approach
moves, compensation (where applicable), and one or more turning cycles.
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Note that you do not have to use Operations they simply provide a way of performing a series of
Right, within
neutral,
and back
boring internal
turn use Operations, you may still select each machining
instructions
a single
command.
Rather than
instruction
individually.
Grooving
and parting tools
Apart from
the manufacturing operations, you can use these important commands:
Threading
Preferences
Drills allows you to specify a range of preferred values that will apply to all subsequent machining
cycles and operations. See Specifying Preferences for Turning Operations for details. Note that you must
Taps
initialise
a machining sequence for this command to work.
Standard
Two Axislets
Cycles
Batch
Mode
you delay toolpath processing for one or more operations by batching them and
performing the processing at a more useful time, for example at the end of the worksession. For details see
Using Batch Mode for Operations.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Finish Groove
Move an
Rapid
Move
Feedshift to a specified angle or a selected
Index
allows you to perform
incremental or absolute
datum
datum. See Index Operation.
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
For information about using the ToolStore in Operations, please see Operational Programming in Milling.
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
See Also
Standard Four Axis Cycles
Selecting a Turning Operation
Using Batch Mode for Operations
Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Selecting a Turning Operation

These operations are available under the Operations menu:

Straight Turn/Face

Groove

Turn

Parting Off

What is
EdgeCAM Turning?
Thread
Hole

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.
See
FixedAlso
tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Specifying Preferences for Turning Operations
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Standard Sequence for Turning Operations
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Using Batch Mode for Operations
Grooving and parting tools
Index Operation
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Specifying Preferences for Turning Operations

The Preferences (Operations menu) command allows you to specify a range of preferred values that will
apply to all subsequent machining cycles and operations.
You must have initialised a machining sequence or this command will not work.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Standard Sequence for Turning Operations

These are the machining instructions performed as standard for each operation:
Coolant Off (If selected in Preferences)
Spindle Stop (If selected in Preferences)
Rapid to Toolchange
Toolchange

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Coolant (From Preferences)

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
None
of these
instructions
will Axis
be performed
the Turning.
current tool is identical to the tool definition for the
The module
permits
both Two
and Four ifAxis
operation. A turning tool is considered to be identical if the turret position, tool type, corner/nose radius and
Fixed
tool types
of many
can be used, and include:
the following
modifiers
arestyles
the same:
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Tool Type
Modifiers
Grooving and parting tools
Groove Tool

Width

Thread Tool

Included Angle

Turn/Bore
TapsTool

Symbol/Included Angle, Edge

Length/Inscribed Circle, and
Side/End Angle

Threading
Drills

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using Batch Mode for Operations

You may find that some operations take some time to generate the appropriate toolpaths.
Batch Mode (Operations menu) lets you bypass the toolpath generation and move on to other tasks in the
worksession. At the end of the worksession, turn off Batch Mode and generate the batched operation
toolpaths.
To turn Batch Mode ON, click on the BatchMode button or select the command from the Operations
menu:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The
module
and Four
ModeAxis
ON Turning.
Batch
Mode permits
OFF both Two AxisBatch
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
While Threading
Batch Mode is active, no toolpaths or screen tool simulations are displayed.
Note that
if you attempt to generate NC code, no code is produced for any batched operations other than a
Drills
comment.
Taps
If you want to generate all the operations that you created in Batch Mode, ensure that Batch Mode is
switched
andAxis
select
the
Standardoff
Two
Cycles

Regenerate (Instructions menu) command.

The batched operations are now generated, and appear normally in the instruction list. If you generate NC
code,
now generates
appropriate
code for the operations.
RoughEdgeCAM
Turn
Finish
Turn
Rough Groove
Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Index Operation

The Index (Operations menu)

command allows you to perform an incremental or absolute datum
shift to a specified angle or a selected datum.
See also

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Sequence of Instructions in the Index Operation

Using the Index Operation

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Index Operation

Index
Move Rapid to the specified Clearance value
Move Index to either the specified angle or datum

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Index Operation

1. Click on the Index Operation

EdgeCAM now indexes the tool.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Straight Turn/Face Operation

The Straight Turn/Face (Operations menu) command can be used to perform multiple
commands within a single instruction.

Sequence of Instructions in the Straight Turn/Face Operation

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Using the Straight Turn/Face Operation

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Straight
Turn/Face
The module
permitsOperation
both Two Parameters
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Straight Turn/Face Operation

Straight Turn/Face
[Standard Sequence]
CSS
Straight Turn Cycle

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

See the Standard Sequence for Turning Operations for details of the Standard Sequence.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Straight Turn/Face Operation

1. Click on the Straight Turn/FaceOperation

button.

2. Digitise a start point for the cycle.

3. Digitise the destination point for the cycle.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

4. Complete the dialog box for the operation and click OK.

The
EdgeCAM
module
allows you
fixed turn/face
tooling to operation,
generate toolpaths
turned to
geometry.
EdgeCAM
now Turning
generates
the toolpaths
for to
theuse
straight
including from
any moves
position
The
module
permits
both
Two
Axis
and
Four
Axis
Turning.
the tool.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Straight Turn/Face Operation Parameters

Tool Orientation Select how you want the tool to be loaded for the operation.

Bore
What is EdgeCAM Turning?
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.
Back Bore

Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:

Turn

Back Turn
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn

Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn

Cut Direction This sets the default cut direction for all turning roughing operations. The directions are
Grooving and parting tools
shown here:
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Turn Operation

The Turn (Operations menu) command can be used to perform multiple commands within a
single instruction.

Sequence of Instructions in the Turn Operation

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Using the Turn Operation

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Turn
Operation
General
The module
permits
bothParameters
Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Turn
Operation
Finishing
Parameters
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Turn Operation

Roughing
[Standard Sequence]
CSS
Rough Turn Cycle
Finishing

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM
Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
[Standard
Sequence]
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
CSS
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Compensation On
FinishRight,
Turn Cycle
left, and neutral handed external turn
Compensation
Off and back boring internal turn
Right, neutral,
See the
Standard
Sequence
for Turning Operations for details of the Standard Sequence.
Grooving
and
parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Turn Operation

1. Click on the TurnOperation

button.

2. Digitise the profile to be turned and then perform a Finish.

3. Digitise the new start point for the active profile (if necessary). Press the Ctrl key while holding down
the left mouse button to toggle between selecting a new start point and a new end point for the profile.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

4. Perform a Finish.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
5. module
Digitisepermits
the cycle
start
point.
The
both
Two
Axis and Four Axis Turning.
6. Digitise
a toolpath
a continuous
entityand
to act
as a billet for the cycle (if necessary).
Fixed
tool types
of many or
styles
can be used,
include:
7. Perform a Finish to complete the billet selection.
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
8. Complete the dialog box for the operation and click OK.
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
9. Perform a Finish.
Grooving and parting tools
EdgeCAM now generates the toolpaths for the turn operation, including any moves to position the tool.
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Turn Operation General Parameters

Tool Orientation Select how you want the tool to be loaded for the operation.

Bore
What is EdgeCAM Turning?
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.
Back Bore

Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:

Turn

Back Turn
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn

Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn

Cut Direction This sets the default cut direction for all turning roughing operations. The directions are
Grooving and parting tools
shown here:
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Prevent
Undercuts Click this
boxRapid
to override the tool cutter
angles,
Finish Groove
Move
Move
Feed to prevent the tool from entering any
undercuts in the diameter or face of the component. You may prefer to do this if you want to remove the
Move Relative
Relative
Move
Constrained
region(s)
later, for example if Move
the current
tool2geometry is not
suitable.
See also Selecting Override Angles.
Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Turn Operation Finishing Parameters

BackOff Specifies the distance in X that the tool moves away from the profile after the finishing pass.
The move is made at 45 degrees, with the Z component of the move towards the toolchange position.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Groove Operation

The Groove (Operations menu) command can be used to perform multiple commands within a
single instruction.

Sequence of Instructions in the Groove Operation

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Using the Groove Operation

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Groove
Operation
Tool
Type
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Groove Operation

Roughing
[Standard Sequence]
CSS
Rough Groove Cycle
Finishing

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM
Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
[Standard
Sequence]
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Cutter Comp = Pathcomp
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
CSS
FinishRight,
Groove
Cycle
left,
and neutral handed external turn
CutterRight,
Compneutral,
= Noneand back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
See the Standard Sequence for Turning Operations for details of the Standard Sequence.
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Groove Operation

1. Click on the Groove Operation

button.

2. Digitise the profile to be grooved.

3. Perform a Finish to complete digitising the profile.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

4. Digitise the new start point for the active profile (if necessary). Hold down the Ctrl key while selecting
the left mouse button to toggle between selecting a new start point and a new end point for the profile.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
5. module
Perform
a Finish
to Two
complete
digitising
start point.
The
permits
both
Axis and
Four the
Axisnew
Turning.
6. Digitise
theofcycle
point.
Fixed
tool types
manystart
styles
can be used, and include:
7. Complete the dialog box for the operation.
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
8. Click on OK.
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
EdgeCAM now generates the toolpaths for the groove operation, including any moves to position the tool.
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Groove Operation Tool Type

Type Specify the type of grooving tool and how it is to be loaded for this grooving operation.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Face

Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Thread Operation

The Thread (Operations menu)

single instruction.

command can be used to perform multiple commands within a

Using the thread operation on a turn feature

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

When clicking on a feature to select it for the threading operation, the feature entity will be threaded if it
contains a single line as the profile (e.g. a manual feature was created by picking an aligned cylinder or
The
EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
cone).
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
We recommend that manual turn features be used for turn threading associativity. Manual turn features will
Fixed
types ofdirection
many styles
canonbematerial
used, and
include:
have atool
consistent
based
side.
If necessary, the direction of the cycle can be reversed
in the Edit command by using the Reverse Material check box (this will be remembered on a solid reload).
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right,ofneutral,
and back
internal
turn
Sequence
Instructions
in theboring
Thread
Operation
and
parting tools
Using Grooving
the Thread
Operation
ThreadThreading
Operation Tool Type
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Thread Operation

Threading
[Standard Sequence]
CSS Off
Thread Cycle

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Thread Operation

1. Click on the ThreadOperation

button.

2. Digitise the line to be threaded. The operation will start at the end of the line closest to your digitise.
3. Complete the dialog box for the operation.
4. Click OK.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM
module
allows you
fixedoperation,
tooling to including
generate any
toolpaths
turned geometry.
EdgeCAM
now Turning
generates
the toolpaths
for to
theuse
thread
movesfrom
to position
the tool.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Thread Operation Tool Type

Type Specify the type of threading tool and how it is to be loaded for this threading operation.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Parting Off Operation

Parting Off (Operations menu) can be used to perform multiple commands within a single
instruction.

Sequence of Instructions in the Parting Off Operation

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Using the Parting Off Operation

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Parting
Off Operation
Parameters
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Parting Off Operation

Parting Off
[Standard Sequence]
CSS Off
Parting Off Cycle

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Parting Off Operation

1. Click on the Parting OffOperation

button.

2. Digitise a line for the part off location.

3. Complete the dialog box for the operation.
4. Click OK.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM
module
allows you
fixedoff
tooling
to generate
toolpaths
from turned
geometry.
EdgeCAM
now Turning
generates
the toolpaths
for to
theuse
parting
operation,
including
any moves
to position
the
The
module
permits
both
Two
Axis
and
Four
Axis
Turning.
tool.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Parting Off Operation Parameters

Strategy Select the strategy you want to use for the parting off operation.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Rear Face
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The set
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
point of the
Fixed
tool is tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
configured
so thatRight,
the left, and neutral handed external turn
rear face of
the Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
component
Grooving and parting tools
can be
partedThreading
off.
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

RoughFace
Turn
Finish Turn
Front
The set
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
point of the
tool
is Relative
Move
Move Relative 2
configured
to
part off
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
on the front
face of the
Standard
Four Axis Cycles
component.

Rough Groove
Move Feed
Move Constrained

ClearanceDiameter Specifies the distance from the spindle axis of the starting point for the parting off
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
cut.
Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

72
Overshoot Specifies
the distance the tool
must travel past the
spindle centreline, to
ensure to component
parts off cleanly from the
stock.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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:
Break Corner Length Specifies the length of each side of a 45 degree cut to produce a break corner.
The following sequence shows how:
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
1. The Parting Off tool
Threading
moves down past the
outermost
Drillspart of the
digitised profile by an
Taps
amount equal to the
Break Corner Length.
Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move
Relative
2. The
tool
moves 2up and
across to the start of the
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
break corner, remaining at
the Safe Distance from
the part.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Move Constrained

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
3. The
tool makes
on
separate
turrets.a 45
degree cut to form the
break corner.
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.

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4. The tool feeds down to
finish the parting off cut.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Hole Operation in Turning

The Hole (Operations menu)
one instruction.

74
command allows you to combine several related drilling commands in

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Sequence of Instructions in the Turning Hole Operation

Using the Turning Hole Operation

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Turning
Holepermits
Operation
The module
bothTermination
Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Turning
Hole
Operation
Strategy
Fixed tool
types
of manyPreparation
styles can be
used, and include:
Turning Hole Operation Roughing Depth
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Sequence of Instructions in the Turning Hole Operation

Centre/Spot
[Standard Sequence]
Drill Cycle
Preparation*
[Standard Sequence]

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Drill Cycle
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Roughing
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
[Standard Sequence]
Drill Cycle
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Finishing
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
[Standard
Sequence]
Grooving
and parting tools
M-Functions
Spindle (If Strategy = Tap Direction derived by hand)
Threading
Drill/Bore/Tap
Drills Cycle
*Note Taps
that Preparation could occur after Roughing if you check the Preparation tabs After Roughing box.
See the Standard Sequence for Turning Operations for details of the Standard Sequence.
Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Turning Hole Operation

1. Click on the HoleOperation

button.

2. Complete the dialog box for the operation.

3. Click OK.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

EdgeCAM now generates the toolpaths for the hole operation, including any moves to position the tool.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The
permits
both operation
Two Axis and
Axis
Turning.
Notemodule
on using
the Hole
withFour
solid
parts
Fixed
types
of many
styles can
used,
When tool
using
the Hole
operation
on abe
solid
partand
withinclude:
a tool selected from the ToolStore and the solid is
updated with a different hole diameter, the tool will not be updated. A warning message is displayed giving
the name
of the
specifying
the ToolStore
tool diameter and hole diameter do not match.
Right,
left,tool
andand
neutral
handedthat
external
turn
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Turning Hole Operation Termination

This parameter is available from the General tab:

Termination Select the method for ending the hole:

Blind The hole does not

break through another face of
the part.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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:
Through The hole is to
break through another face of
Right,
neutral handed external turn
the part.
Theleft,
tooland
passes
through
the part
by an
amount
Right,
neutral,
and
back boring internal turn
specified (in the Preferences)
and parting tools
by theGrooving
Safe Distance.
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Turning Hole Operation Preparation Strategy

Strategy Select the preparation strategy you want to use for the hole operation.

No Preparation Here is a hole feature

with no preparation:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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:
Countersink
Specifies
a tapered
Right, left,
and neutral
handed external turn
preparation hole. Countersink has an
Right,
neutral,
back You
boring
internal turn
included
angle
of 45 and
degrees.
can
only define
the
countersink
using
either
Grooving and parting tools
Depth or Diameter. Here is a hole feature
Threading
prepared
with a countersink:
Drills
Taps
Counterbore Specifies a fixed
Standard
Two Axis Cycles
diameter preparation
hole. Here is a hole
feature prepared with a counterbore:
Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Turning Hole Operation Roughing Depth

Depth (Full Diameter)

Specifies the depth of the
hole, where the diameter of
the hole remains constant.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Four Axis Turning

The Four Axis Turning option allows you to use more than one turret at the same time in the turning
environment. This means you can use two fixed cutting tools in the same cycle, using the Four Axis
commands from the Cycles menu:

Balanced Straight Turn

Balanced cycles, the Upper and Lower turrets work

WhatInopposite
is
EdgeCAM
each other about Turning?
the Z axis. These cycles have an

additional parameter called Z Lead.

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The module
permits
both Two
Four
Balanced
Rough
TurnAxis and
Using
a Axis
valueTurning.
here instructs the currently active turret to cut in
front
of the
turret by the Z Lead distance.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be
used,
andother
include:
Right,
left,
and neutral
external
Mirror
Straight
Turnhanded In
Mirror turn
cycles, the turret movements are mirrored about a
plane
on
the Z axis (and the toolpaths are shown lying on the
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
opposite side of the Z axis).
Grooving and parting tools
Mirror Rough Turn
These cycles allow you to perform two different operations at
Threading
the same time, for example by using a left hand and a right
hand tool to simultaneously rough turn and backturn a part.
Drills
Taps
The Four
Axis cycles operate in the same way as the Two Axis cycles Straight Turn and Rough Turn,
except that two turrets are used for the same cycle at the same time. The leading turret is the currently
selected (active) turret.
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Note: When using tools that have the Reverse parameter selected (in Turret parameters for a
Rough Turn the toolpath isFinish
Turn
Rough
Groove
toolchange),
literally
copied and reversed
for the
non-active turret.
Finish
Groove
Rapid operations, for example
Move Feed
You
can
also combine turningMove
and milling
by drilling on the centreline at the same
time as roughing part of the profile. Synchronising tools is essential here to avoid collisions between tools
Move
Relative
Move Relative
2
Move Constrained
(for
more
details, see Synchronising
Turrets).
Threadtwo tools at the same time
Holesteadies
cycles (Fixed
tool)
Using
the part
and produces a more accurate finish to the work, as well
as increasing the rate of material removal and therefore shortening the overall machining time.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
Please note that toolpath simulation in Four Axis cycles is only correct when Constant is OFF.
Balanced
See
Also Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Selecting
Turrets
Mirror Rough
Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Performing Different Operations with Each Turret

In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
Synchronising
Turrets
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.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Selecting Turrets

You may want to make sure that changes of tool, machining cycle and other commands are applied to a
particular turret.
Use the Turret (Tooling menu) command to specify the turret that all subsequent commands apply to.
Note how the CPL marker at the bottom-left of the GLview shows you which spindle the selected turret is
working with (and also the non-selected turret).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Because the Dynamic Billeting feature adjusts the boundary as a result of the active turrets cutting action,
this can affect the resulting toolpaths. For details, see Using Dynamic Billeting.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Note
that thepermits
Co-ordinate
display
shows
the Turning.
active turret details in upper case and the inactive turret
The module
both Two
Axispanel
and Four
Axis
information in lower case.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Performing Different Operations with Each Turret

The Upper and Lower turrets can perform machining operations independently from each other.
Use the Turret (Tooling menu) command to nominate a turret before using a toolchange, a Two Axis or
Rotary Milling command or whatever you want to do.
See Also

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Creating a Mirrored Profile

Synchronising
The EdgeCAMTurrets
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Creating a Mirrored Profile

(This is not necessary if you checked the option Mirror when creating the machining sequence.)
Use the Mirror View (View menu) command to create a second turning profile mirrored about the Z axis.
You must specify the views in which the mirrored profile appears.
This new profile can be selected for any Lower turret operations.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Synchronising Turrets

All Four Axis operations are synchronised automatically, but if you are using each turret differently, you
must use a command to synchronise the turrets.
Depending on the type of code generator used, different synchronisation methods will be used:
Synchronisation using Non-spindle Control Code Generators
Synchronisation using Spindle Control Code Generators

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM
module
allows
you to use
tooling to
toolpaths
turned geometry.
B-axis andTurning
sub-spindle
code
generators
can fixed
be identified
bygenerate
the Spindle
tab on from
the toolchange
The
module
permits
both
Two
Axis
and
Four
Axis
Turning.
dialog. Toolchange dialogs in non-spindle control code generators do not have a spindle control tab.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Synchronisation using Spindle Control Code Generators

Applies to twin turret lathes only
All Four Axis turning cycles are synchronised automatically, but if you are using each turret independently
you must use a command to synchronise the turrets.
The turret priority and turret synchronisation M-Functions are combined in one command, Synchronise

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Turrets (M-Functions menu). Alternatively, you can use the Synchronise Turrets
button on the
Main toolbar.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The module permits
both Two
FourforAxis
Synchronisation
causes
one Axis
turretand
to wait
the Turning.
other to finish before continuing. The Sequence Window
and time line show the Finish Turn cycle on the lower turret waiting for the upper turret to finish the Rough
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Turn cycle.
TurretRight,
Priority
which
turretexternal
has control
left,specifies
and neutral
handed
turnover the spindle. The turret with priority can set spindle
controls, such as Speed, Direction, Gear, CSS, and Max RPM. These parameters will be greyed out when
Right,
neutral,
internal
turnThis prevents conflicting spindle information being
working
on the
turret and
that back
does boring
not have
priority.
programmed.
Grooving and parting tools
It is possible
to turn off priority mode by editing the machine parameters and unchecking the Spindle
Threading
Priority Mode option on the General tab. This allows you to program conflicting spindle information. It may
Drills
be a preferable
to program both turrets complete and then insert the synchronisation points at the end and
at the Taps
same time resolve the priority issues.
Caution: There is a risk of causing a tool collision when synchronising two-turret operations.
Standard Two Axis Cycles
B-axis and sub-spindle code generators can be identified by the Spindle tab on the toolchange
dialog. Toolchange dialogs in non-spindle control code generators do not have a spindle control tab.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
There are two methods of synchronising turrets and specifying turret priority:
Move Relative
Move Relative
Move
Method
One - Applying synchronisation
and 2turret priority as
youConstrained
go
Thread Two - Applying synchronisation
Hole cyclesand
(Fixed
tool)
Method
turret
priority retrospectively
Standard Four Axis Cycles
Synchronisation realignment
If at any stage your synchronisations are no longer aligned, you can use the Regenerate (Instructions
Balanced
Rough Turn
Balanced
Straight Turn
menu)
command
to realign the synchronisation
points.
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
In the example below sync4 has been mistakenly positioned above sync3, this is an invalid state. This can
Axismoving
Milling or
(Planar)
occur Y
when
copying instructions within the sequence. Invalid synchronisations are shaded red in
the wndow and you will need to realign these synchronisation points to create a valid sequence.
Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Synchronisation using Non-spindle Control Code Generators

causes one turret to wait for the other to finish before

What is EdgeCAM
Turning?

The EdgeCAM
Turning module
allowsspecifies
you to use
fixed
tooling
generate
fromSome
turned
geometry.
Turret
Priority(M-Functions
menu)
which
turret
hastocontrol
overtoolpaths
the spindle.
controls
The module
permitsfor
both
Axis and
Fourthe
Axis
Turning.
have
an M-function
thisTwo
purpose.
Select
name
of the turret. Select the Name of the turret to have
priority from a list of those available.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Caution: There is a risk of causing a tool collision when synchronising two-turret operations.
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Right,and
neutral,
and back
boring
internal turn
B-axis
sub-spindle
code
generators
can be identified by the Spindle tab on the toolchange
dialog.
Toolchange
dialogs
in
non-spindle
control
code generators do not have a spindle control tab.
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
There are two methods of synchronising turrets and specifying turret priority:
Drills
Method One - Applying synchronisation and turret priority as you go
Taps
Method Two - Applying synchronisation retrospectively
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Synchronisation realignment
IfRough
at anyTurn
stage your synchronisations
are no longer aligned,Rough
you can
use the Regenerate (Instructions
Finish Turn
Groove
menu) command to realign the synchronisation points.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

In the example below sync4 has been mistakenly positioned above sync3, this is an invalid state. This can
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
occur when moving or copying instructions within the sequence. Invalid synchronisations are shaded red in
on separate turrets.
the Sequence Window and you will need to realign these synchronisation points to create a valid sequence.
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.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Time Line Window to Show Synchronisation

The synchronisation commands are displayed in the Sequence Window in both turrets and lined up to help
the NC programmer read through the instructions.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

To display the Time Line window
Rough Turn
Finish Turn

Rough Groove

FinishSelect
Groove
Time Line from the
Move
Status
RapidBars (View menu)Move
command,
Feed OR
Move Click
Relative
the Time Line

Move
Relative
Move Constrained
button
on the2Display toolbar.

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

What is Rotary Milling?

Rotary Milling is the ability to perform 2D and 2.5D machining cycles around or on the end of a cylinder:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

When performing
Standard
Two Axis
radial
Cycles
machining (around the cylinder), the tool is restricted to moving parallel to and
around the spindle centreline.
The
toolTurn
is always oriented radially
the spindle centreline.
Rough
Finishto
Turn
Rough Groove
Radial - rotary mode
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Radial - planar mode
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
When performing axial machining (on the end of the cylinder), the tool's Z axis is parallel to the spindle
centreline.
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
Axial - rotary mode
Standard
Four
Axis Cycles
Axial - planar
mode
This
Balanced
example
Rough
shows
Turn
a part with geometry created
Balanced
onStraight
an unwrapped
Turn envelope. The geometry has then been
machined in Planar mode (using the M-Function menu command) with a driven tool mounted radially in
Mirror
Rough Turn
Mirror Straight Turn
the
turret:
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
This
exampleturrets.
shows the same Machining Sequence but with the mode changed to Rotary:
on separate
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.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Choosing Your Machine Tool

You must ensure that your machine tool is correctly oriented before you begin machining. There are two
areas of concern:
Machine Datum
Initial CPL

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The Machine Datum is used to specify a point along the centreline of the spindle (normally the spindle
nose). This is defined through a check box parameter when starting a new Machining Sequence:
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
If you checked the Machine Datum parameter, you will be prompted to digitise a point representing the
centre of rotation. Otherwise the system picks the origin of CPL Turn as the datum.
Standard
Cycles
The
InitialTwo
CPLAxis
defines
the start datum for the Machining Sequence. This acts as the zero reference (X0,Z0
for the part program).
On
initialisation
of a machining
sequence
Machine
Datum. The Machine Datum point is
Rough
Turn
Finish
Turn you can specify a
Rough
Groove
used by the machining sequence to represent the main spindle nose and the reference point for the Tool
Finish and
Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Home
Tool Change positions.
Example
Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

See Also
Standard Four Axis Cycles
Selecting a Driven or Fixed Tool
Orienting
ToolTurn
Balanced the
Rough

Balanced Straight Turn

Choosing the Milling Mode

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Selecting a Driven or Fixed Tool

When defining a new tool (from the Tooling menu or using the tool buttons), you need to specify the mode
of tool operation.
Use the Tool Mode parameter in the toolchange command dialog to choose between:
Driven The tool rotates (acts as a spindle) and the main spindle becomes the C axis.
Fixed The tool is fixed and the work rotates on the main spindle. This mode is used for all standard
turning operations (and Hole cycles on the centreline of the spindle).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Orienting the Tool

When defining a new tool (from the Tooling menu or using the tool buttons), you need to specify the
direction to hold the tool.
Click on the Turret...button in the toolchange parameter box and specify the:
Orientation Aligns the tool with an axis of the Machine tool Co-ordinate System.
Axial Orients the tool in the Z axis direction.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Radial Orients the tool in the X axis direction.

The
EdgeCAM
you to use
tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Reverse
Axial Turning
Orients module
the tool allows
in the negative
Z fixed
axis direction.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Choosing the Milling Mode

In the Turning environment, when you select a driven tool the default milling mode is Rotary.

To switch from Rotary to Planar mode, click the Planar mode (M-Functions menu)
command. This also inserts an appropriate instruction into the sequence.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

To switch from Planar to Rotary mode, click the Rotary mode (M-Functions menu)
command.
also allows
insertsyou
an appropriate
into the sequence.
The EdgeCAM
TurningThis
module
to use fixed instruction
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:
These commands:
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
also appear in the Rotary menu.
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
are only available in Manufacture Mode
Grooving and parting tools
are only available with a C/Y axis code generator specified ('Machine Tools' setting in the Machine
Threading dialog).
Parameters
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Milling in Rotary Mode

Before attempting a rotary milling operation, ensure that you have selected:
a C/Y axis Code Generator Machine Tool
theRotary mode (M-Function menu) command

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The following command is available for Rotary Milling:
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.
Angular (Move menu)
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
See Also
Right,
neutral,
and back
Moving
Around
the Rotary
Axisboring internal turn
RadialGrooving
Milling and parting tools
Threading
Axial Milling
MillingDrills
in Planar Mode (Y Axis)
Taps
Resetting the Rotary Datum
Rotating Machining Instructions
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Configuring the Rotary Machining Output
Rules Used to Determine the Angular Position of the Tool
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Moving Around the Rotary Axis

While milling in Rotary mode, the tool is restricted to movement along and around the rotary axis. Any linear
movement that would alter the tool's distance from the centre of rotation is wrapped to the appropriate
angular position, as shown here:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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
For example, on an C axis rotary machine, the tool can move along the Z axis but any Y motion is
Tapsinto an angular move around the C axis.
converted
Note that you can specify an angular co-ordinate directly in the Co-ordinate Input dialog by stating the
Standard
angle.
YouTwo
could
Axis
do this,
Cycles
for example, by entering C90. If you had to, you could also do this by entering a
distance in the Y axis equal to one quarter of the circumference (pi times D over 4). The real use for this is
when the distance to travel was originally described as a linear distance around the cylinder.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
The Angular (Move menu) command lets you specify an angular move around the spindle of the machine
tool,
while
optionally stating aMove
new XYZ
position.
Finish
Groove
Rapid
Move Feed
As
canRelative
be seen from this diagram,
current
remain
aligned with respect to each other as
Move
Move the
Relative
2 CPL and tool
Move
Constrained
the tool moves to a new angular position. The co-ordinate information is always related to the current CPL,
but
the Angular move is always
around
the
spindle.
Thread
Hole
cycles
(Fixed
tool)
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Radial Milling

This involves features that lie around the diameter of a turned part, such as drilled holes, slots and pockets.
In Radial mode, the tools axis always points towards the turned parts centreline.
To select this mode, pick a tool and set its Turret, Orientation to Radial and set its Tool Mode to Driven.
By selecting Driven, the tool will be rotated at the given Speed and the main spindle becomes the C Axis.
Select the Rotary Mode (M-Functions) command to switch on the C axis.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Axial Milling

By setting the turret orientation to Axial, you can perform a number of milling operations looking along the
axis of the machine tool spindle.
To select this mode, pick a tool and set its Turret, Orientation to Axial and set its Tool Mode to Driven. By
selecting Driven, the tool is rotated at the given Speed and the main spindle becomes the C Axis.
Select the Rotary Mode (M-Functions) command to switch on the C axis mode (or alternatively, if a Y axis
is available on the machine tool, you can select Planar mode). The example below shows the difference in
toolpath generation between these modes when performing a drilling operation on the end of the turned
part:
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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

In Rotary mode, co-ordinates are still input in the same manner as for Planar mode (Cartesian), but the
resultant CNC output will be angular (polar).
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Milling in Planar Mode (Y Axis)

To select this mode, pick a tool and set its Turret, Orientation (choose between Radial and Axial) and set
its Tool Mode to Driven.
By selecting Driven, the tool is rotated at the given Speed, the main spindle is locked at its current C axis
position and the tool is allowed to move in X, Y and Z (some machine tools do not have a true Y axis, and
interpret the move by synchronising spindle and turret movements).
Select the Planar Mode (M-Functions) command to switch on the Y axis.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Resetting the Rotary Datum

The final position of a cycle may leave the tool at a large rotational angle, which can be described by an
angle in the range 0-360 degrees. If you then make an Angular Move, to say 90 degrees, the tool must
unwind many times, as shown below:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
To avoid this situation, use the Reset Rotary Datum (M-Functions menu) command to reset the rotary
angle into the range 0-360 degrees. Note that this will have no effect on the tool position or orientation: only
Standard
Four Axis
Cycles
the
rotary angle
address
value will change.
There must be an equivalent function available on the machine tool to perform this operation.
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Rotating Machining Instructions

100

The Transform, Rotary Rotate (Edit menu) command is used to rotate selected machining instructions
around the spindle axis, with each rotational increment linked by an angular move.

Note that the selected instructions to be transformed must be all rotary or all planar the
instructions may not be mixed.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
Note that the linking moves will be different between Rotary and Planar rotations for axial work.
Rotary rotations
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Configuring the Rotary Machining Output

102

The Code Generator/ Wizard can be configured to output different co-ordinate information depending upon
the machine tool type:
Output relative to tool depth- the standard output method. The main effect is that arcs that are
machined at a different radius will become ellipses and therefore output as a series of feed moves.
Output relative to geometry level (Wrapped radius)- for machines that can store the radius
information and output all toolpath data relative to that level. The main effect is that all arc information
is output at
the Wrapping
radius you
irrespective
of tool
depth.
The EdgeCAM
Turning
module allows
to use fixed
tooling
to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The module
both
Twounwrapped
Axis and Four
Axis Turning.
Outputpermits
relative
to the
(Planar)
geometry- for machines with controllers that can wrap
planar
toolpaths
directly
(all
CNC
information
is output as if Planar mode was active).
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
For more information on how to select these features, see the Code Generator and Code Wizard
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
documentation.
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Rules Used to Determine the Angular Position of the Tool

1. For toolpath moves that do not have any depth parameters (Feed, Rapid etc.) the Wrap radius
parameter determines the angular position. If you leave the Wrap Radius parameter blank, the tool
position is used.
2. For cycles that use Depth parameters (for example, Face Milling) the level determines the Wrap
radius.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

3. For cycles that use entities to determine the toolpath, the level of the geometry determines the Wrap
Radius. This
ensures
thatallows
the correct
angular
position
is to
maintained
respect
to the
selected
The EdgeCAM
Turning
module
you to
use fixed
tooling
generate with
toolpaths
from
turned
geometry.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

103

World Co-ordinate Input in Manufacture

104

World Co-ordinate Input

A machining sequence can define a Machine Datum which represents the 'World Origin'. Any Co-ordinate
input within a machining sequence would now reference the Machine Datum as the World origin, rather than
the Design world origin. The co-ordinate plane would still be with respect to the current CPL.
For example, if you type 'WX0Y0Z0', the tool will position itself on top of the Machine Datum rather than the
current CPL.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
The
module
permits both
Two
and Four Axis
Angular
Co-ordinate
Input
inAxis
Manufacture
ModeTurning.
Fixed
typesmode,
of many
styles caninput
be used,
and
include:
When tool
in rotary
co-ordinate
can be
used
for entering an angular position.
For example, you can create a feed move by entering 'Z-50C90' into the Co-ordinate dialog. The tool will
neutral
handed
external
turn the Wrap radius must be set correctly within the Feed
feed toRight,
Z-50 left,
and and
rotate
the tool
to C90.
(note that
dialog).
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Locking the View Down the Tool Axis

105

The Track CPL port is a selected user-defined port which is always orientated to view down onto the active
CPL, including Wrap CPLs.
Access to the Track CPL port is through the Track CPL parameter in the Drawing, Configure (View
menu)dialog.
Select the appropriate user-defined port to become the new Track CPL port.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Select None to de-activate the port (if it is the current Track CPL port).
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.
Note that you must have at least one user-defined port to set a Track CPL port, since standard
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
ports cannot be re-orientated.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

About B-axis Turning

106

What is B-axis turning ?

B-axis turning allows you to tilt the head of the tool at an angle and perform planar milling (XYZ) with the
spindle fixed.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Operations
notCycles
supported using the new sub-spindle and B-axis code generators. The exception to
Standard
Fourare
Axis
this is the Parting Off operation which is supported. If an unsupported operation is selected a message
("Incompatible code generator - use cycles") is displayed.
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
Mirror Rough Turn
Prerequisites
for B-axis turning

Mirror Straight Turn

In order to perform B-axis machining in EdgeCAM you require the appropriate turning licence and a code
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
generator configured to suit your machine tool.
on separate turrets.
See
Also
Driven
Tools on a Turning Centre
Preparing
Modelmilling
for Manufacture
EdgeCAMthe
supports
and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
Machining the Part (B-axis Turning)
MillingHelp
B-axisAxial
Reference
Radial Milling
Y Axis Milling (Planar)

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Preparing the Model for Manufacture

107

1. Start EdgeCAM in the ZX turn environment. See Selecting the Environment.

2. Construct geometry in EdgeCAM to define your part or insert a pre-drawn design model (i.e. from a
3rd party CAD system). This can be a wire frame or solid model.
3. Orientate the component geometry onto the spindle centreline and position the component to Turn
CPL Z0.
For wire frame, this is done using the Edit, Transform (Edit menu) commands. See About Editing
Geometry.
The EdgeCAM
Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
For solids,
useboth
the Align
Body
forFour
Turning
(Solids menu) command. See Aligning the Body for
The module
permits
Two Axis
and
Axis Turning.
Turning.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Right, left, and neutral handed external turn

Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard
Two
Cycles
4. If you
are Axis
working
with solids, perform a Feature Find (Solids menu) command as required on the
Turn CPL. See Creating Turn Features.
5. Define
the Stock/Fixture
(Geometry
menu)
command. See Creating Stock or
Rough
Turn your stock usingFinish
Turn
Rough
Groove
Fixtures.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn
6. Create the appropriate CPLs on the B-axis faces you wish to machine. Set the work plane to Mill
(XY). any
The Two
originAxis
for cycle
the CPL
can
set as required;
in the example
below
origin
position
has been
In addition,
may
bebe
synchronised
with another,
provided
thatthe
they
are being
performed
set
to
the
original
turn
datum.
See
Creating
New
CPLs.
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.

EdgeCAM User Guide

108

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.
11. Go to Manufacture mode and specify the initial setup parameters. See Defining a Machining
EdgeCAM User Guide

11.
Sequence.

109

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Machining the Part (B-axis Turning)

1. Perform turning instructions as required, using the appropriate turning cycle(s).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

2. Before you can machine the b-axis face you must first orientate the B and C-axes so that the tool is
normal to the face to be machined. You can do this by using the Lathe Index (Move menu)
Roughcommand
Turn
and indexingFinish
to theTurn
predefined CPL named
Rough
angleGroove
(see Preparing the Model for
Manufacture, step 6). See Lathe Index Command.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Please note that there are several commands that can be used to position the B-axis. See
Move Relative
Move
Relative 2
Move Constrained
Positioning to a B-axis
Face.
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
3. After indexing to the B-axis face, milling commands can then be performed as required.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
Face milling on an angled face
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.
4.
EdgeCAM User Guide

110

4. Checking the Maintain Index option on the tool change command dialog saves you having to reindex back to the CPL following a tool change. See Maintaining the Index Position.
This is useful when performing multiple machining cycles on the same face (see below):

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

111

B-axis Reference Help

112

B-axis Angular Convention

Planar/Rotary Mode
Positioning to a B-axis Face
Maintaining the Index Position
Using the Rotary Rotate Command

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Setting Spindle Control and Feed Types for B-axis and Sub-spindle Lathes
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

B-axis Angular Convention

113

The diagram below shows the B-axis angular convention used in EdgeCAM. However, these angles can be
specified differently on various machine tools. All parts programmed in EdgeCAM will use the EdgeCAM
angular convention; the code generator will format the angles to suit the individual machine tool.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish
Groove
Move
MoveCPL
Feed
When
selecting a turning tool
or Rapid
fixed milling tool the active
automatically reverts back to the last
used
spindle
turn
CPL
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Planar/Rotary Mode

114

Rotary mode is available when driven tools are positioned in the following orientations:
Axial (B0)
Reverse Axial (B180)
Radial (B90)

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
Note
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
If
a CPL
selected
that isstyles
offsetcan
from
centreline
planar mode is forced. This means that the C-axis is
Fixed
toolistypes
of many
bethe
used,
and include:
fixed and you can drive only the X,Y and Z axes.
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Also see
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
What is
Rotary Milling?
Grooving
and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Positioning to a B-axis Face

115

Prior to performing machining on a B-axis face you must first orientate the B and C axes so that the tool is
normal to the face to be machined.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Specifying an Angle in Tool Change

116

Specify the B-axis load angle in the tool change command dialog:

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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
types
of many
styles
can be used, and include:
Driventool
Tools
loaded
Axial
or Radial
When a tool is loaded axial or radial the NC coordinates generated are relative to the selected spindle turn
left,(Main
and neutral
handed
turn
datumRight,
i.e. G54
Spindle)
& G55external
(Sub Spindle).
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Driven Tools loaded at B90
When
driven tool is loaded at
B0 or
B90 the NC coordinates
generated
RoughaTurn
Finish
Turn
Rough
Groove are from the selected spindle
datum position but with the Z axis in line with the tool. In these cases a datum change should be output to
Finish
Move Rapid
Move Feed
the
NCGroove
i.e. G68.1
See
also
Move
Relative

Move Relative 2

B-axis
ThreadAngular Convention
Loading Tools at an Angle

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Move Angular Command

The Angular (Move menu) command is used to position the rotary axes to know angles. See B-axis
Angular Convention
One rotary axis can be moved at a time.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

The command is available when a driven tool is selected. Currently it is not available when a turning tool is
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
selected.
While
also to move the linear
XYZ
axes. The XYZ coordinates are relative to
Finishmoving
Groovethe C-axis it is possible
Move Rapid
Move
Feed
either the machine datum or the currently selected spindle CPL.
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Thread
Note

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Planar
mode
is Cycles
automatically forced when the b-axis not at 0, 90 or 180 degrees. In planar mode,
Standard
Four
Axis
milling is performed with the C-axis fixed.
When
selecting
milling tool
the active
Balanced
Rough
Turna turning tool or fixed
Balanced
Straight
Turn CPL automatically reverts back to the last
used spindle turn CPL.
MirrorCoord
RoughSystem
Turn is only available in CY
Mirror
Straight Turn
Turning.
In
addition,
Axis cycleofmay
be synchronised
with another, provided that they are being performed
Click
here toany
seeTwo
an example
the Move
Angular command.
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.

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Lathe Index Command

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Perform a Lathe Index (Move menu)

command to position the rotary axes to predefined CPL.

This orientates the B and C-axes so that the tool is normal to the face to be machined.
The Lathe Index command is available when a driven tool has been selected. Indexing will result in a datum
shift and positioning of the rotary axes B and C. Having indexed to the CPL, XYZ coordinates are then
entered in relation to this CPL.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The Lathe Index command forces planar mode. In planar mode milling is performed with the C-axis fixed.
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
C Direction - The direction controls are relative to the rotary C-axis. By default, the control is set to
Taps
Shortest.
With any compound C and B index move there are always two possibilities of getting there. The index
Standard Two
Axis Cycles
command
will ensure
that the B-axis index is always between 0 and 180 degrees and the C-axis will be
positioned relative to this.
Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

CPL alignment
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
When indexing to a CPL EdgeCAM automatically aligns the X and Y-axes of the CPL with the machine tool
Move This
Relative
Move
2
Move Constrained
axes.
means you only need
to Relative
be concerned
about defining
the Z-axis of the plane and origin position
when creating the CPL.
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
When an index alignment occurs EdgeCAM issues a message "Aligning CPL axes with machine tool axes".
The
new indexed
to Cycles
CPL retains the name of the original CPL, with the name of the original CPL being
Standard
Four Axis
appended with .0.
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
Datum shift coordinates to CPL offset from spindle CPL
Mirror Rough Turn
Mirror Straight Turn
The XYZ offset is measured from the spindle turn CPL in the machine coordinate system to the lathe index
CPL once the C-axis has been aligned with the tool Z-axis.
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
on separate
We
rotate theturrets.
C-axis until the part is aligned correctly with the tool and then measure the distance.
Remember that the machine turning XYZ axes at the turn CPL origin do not rotate with the part. This is
where the measurement is taken.
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.

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What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Taps

When selecting a turning tool or fixed milling tool the active CPL automatically reverts back to the last
Standard
Axisturn
Cycles
usedTwo
spindle
CPL.
(Sub-spindle turning) Prior to indexing to a CPL the appropriate spindle should be selected. This will
are displayed againstRough
the correct
device in the time line.
Roughensure
Turn subsequent commands
Finish Turn
Groove
Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Maintaining the Index Position

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It is evident on the component below that several tools will be needed to machine the B-axis features. On
most machines a move to toolchange cancels the index position, resetting the datum to the turn origin.
Therefore after calling up the next tool the index position has to be reapplied.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Using the Maintain

Standard
Two AxisIndex
Cycles
option on the tool change command dialog forces an index move back to the
previous index position. This saves you having to perform a separate command to index back to the CPL
after each toolchange.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
The Maintain Index check box only appears on the tool change dialog after an index command has been
previously
performed.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Upon
or anyRelative
static cutter
is automatically
reset to the turn datum.
Move selecting
Relative a turning tool Move
2 the datumMove
Constrained
If Maintain Index is specified following a rotary rotate the C-axis is repositioned back to the C orientation of
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
the original CPL.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Using the Rotary Rotate Command

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The Transform, Rotary Rotate (Edit menu) command is used to rotary repeat an instruction or group of
instructions around the C-axis.
In the example shown below we index a CPL, move to a position clear off the part and then perform a
roughing cycle. The Rotary Rotate command is then used to repeat the roughing cycle around to the other
positions. The rotation is always performed about the initial CPL.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Please note that the Rotary

Rotate
command
currently does not support canned cycles or sub-routines,
Thread
Hole
cycles
(Fixed tool)
all NC output is in longhand format.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
See also
Rotating
Instructions
BalancedMachining
Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Setting Spindle Control and Feed Types for B-axis and Sub-spindle Lathes
The spindle control parameters can be found on the Spindle tab of the tool change dialog. Alternatively,
they can be accessed using the Spindle Control (M-Function menu) command.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Feed
- This can be set Move
to Feed
per Revolution (turning
tools)
or Feed per Minute (milling tools).
FinishType
Groove
Rapid
Move
Feed
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Note for twin turret and sub-spindle lathes
Thread
Hole cycles
(Fixed speeds
tool)
Only
one turret at a time can control
the spindle
and gears etc.
In order for a turret to have access to the spindle controls the turret must have priority over the spindle. If
Standard
Fournot
Axis
Cycles
the turret does
have
priority the spindle controls will be greyed out. This is to stop conflicting spindle
information being programmed. To obtain turret priority perform a Synchronise Turrets command. See
Synchronisation using Spindle Control Code Generators.
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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About Sub-spindle Turning

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What is sub-spindle turning?

Lathes with sub-spindles allow components to be machined complete, front and back in one setup. On subspindle machines with twin turrets parts can be machined simultaneously on each spindle, allowing you to
benefit from reduced cycle times.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Rough Groove

FinishSupport
Groove for one upper turret
Moveand
Rapid
one lower turret

Move Feed

by side SequenceMove
Window
for twin
turretConstrained
Move Side
Relative
Relative
2 spindle / twin
Move
Time line for program verification
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
Simulation of main and sub-spindle movements
Synchronisation
and turret priority
Standard
Four Axis Cycles
Automated sub-spindle lathe setup
Balanced
Rough
Turn
Spindle
docking

Balanced Straight Turn

feedTurn
MirrorBar
Rough

Mirror Straight Turn

In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
on separate
turrets.
Operations
are not supported using the new sub-spindle and b-axis code generators. The exception to
this is the Parting Off operation which is supported. If an unsupported operation is selected a message
("Incompatible
code
generator
- use cycles") is displayed.
Driven Tools on
a Turning
Centre
EdgeCAM supports milling and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
Prerequisites
Axial
Milling sub-spindle machining in EdgeCAM you require the appropriate turning licence and a
In order
to perform
code generator
configured to suit your machine tool.
Radial Milling
A sample
code
generator
based on the Mori Seiki MT machine is included.
Y Axis
Milling
(Planar)
See also
Swept Profiles
Where to Start in Sub-spindle Turning?
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.
Preparing the Model for Manufacture
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Machining the Part in Sub-spindle Turning

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Sub-spindle Turning Reference Help

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Where to Start in Sub-spindle Turning?

In EdgeCAM Design mode set up your sub-spindle machine environment with main and sub-spindle
devices drawn and positioned as shown in the diagram below. Save this as a seed file and use it as your
starting point for each job. The benefit of drawing the spindle geometry is that it enables EdgeCAM and
Simulator to display the spindles' positional status during the machining sequence which is useful in
detecting collisions.
The seed file should be drawn in the ZX Turn Environment. See Selecting the Environment.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Sample seed file
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
The chuck/collet geometry can be defined by a simple 2D line drawing of the chuck/collet profile. From this,
aFinish
turn billet
fixture can be created.
Creating Stock or Fixtures.
Groove
MoveSee
Rapid
Move Feed
In Solid Machinist, you can insert the solid model of the chuck/collet and select this as a fixture.. EdgeCAM
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Part Modeler is an excellent solid modeling tool for defining spindle devices. An example parametric chuck
is
shipped with EdgeCAM andHole
cancycles
be found
in the
cam\examples\new in version 8.0\advanced turning
Thread
(Fixed
tool)
folder of your EdgeCAM installation.
You are likely to require a couple of seed files for each machine to represent the different spindle setups.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
The chuck/collet diameter for each part is likely to change. When opening the seed file you can modify the
spindle geometry to suit the stock diameter you are using.
Balanced Rough Turn
Balanced Straight Turn
Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Preparing the Model for Manufacture

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1. Start EdgeCAM in the ZX turn environment or open your pre-defined seed file. See Selecting the
Environment.
2. Construct geometry in EdgeCAM to define your part or insert a pre-drawn design model (i.e. from a
3rd party CAD system). This can be a wire frame or solid model.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn
4. Position the component away from the main spindle by the desired amount using the Transform,
Mirror Rough Turn
Mirror Straight Turn
Translate (Edit menu) command.
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 component
Positioning
Y Axis Milling (Planar)
5. If you are working with solids, perform a Feature Find (Solids menu) command as required on the
Turn CPL. See Creating Turn Features.
Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Feature Finding

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
6. module
Define permits
your main
spindle
using
theFour
Stock/Fixture
(Geometry menu) command, selecting the Turn
The
both
Two Axis
and
Axis Turning.
Envelopes and Lower Turret check boxes. See Creating Stock or Fixtures.
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
Automatic cylindrical stock with extensions.
Taps
7. Create the appropriate CPLs on any milling faces you wish to machine .If you are working with solids,
Standard
TwoaAxis
Cycles
perform
Feature
Find (Solids menu) command as required on these faces.
8. Create
Rough
Turn the main and sub-spindle
Finish Turnfixtures using the Stock/Fixture
Rough Groove(Geometry menu) command.
Choose the Turn Billet option (for 2d profiles) or digitise (for solid models). See Creating Stock or
FinishFixtures.
Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
9. Go to Manufacture mode and specify the initial setup parameters. The lathe setup is used in
preparation for sub-spindle
Thetool)
purpose is to transfer the component geometry to the subThread
Holemachining.
cycles (Fixed
spindle and create the component datum for the main and sub-spindle. See Defining a Machining
Sequence.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Editing the Lathe Setup

128

The last step of Preparing the Model for Manufacture is to create a sub-spindle machining lathe setup.
You can subsequently edit this setup (note that you can only do this for parts created in EdgeCAM Version
9 or later):
Click the M-Functions menu and click Lathe Setup. Then complete the Lathe
Setup Dialog that opens.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

If you regenerate the sequence after the edits, then all adjustments are made automatically and the results
are as if you had used the new setup originally. So if you change Machine to Sub Spindle Datum (Z) for
The
EdgeCAM
Turning module
allowsgeometry
you to use
fixed
generateboundary
toolpathsentities
from turned
geometry.
example,
the sub-spindle
component
and
anytooling
relatedtofeatures,
and so
on are
The
module
permits
both
Two
Axis
and
Four
Axis
Turning.
moved to the new position.
Fixed tool types of many styles can be used, and include:
To see full details click the dialog's Help button, or click here.
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Machining the Part (Sub-spindle Turning)

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When you enter the Manufacture environment, the Spindles toolbar will display sub-spindle specific
commands. These will be used later in the machining process.
1. Perform turning instructions on the main spindle as required, using the appropriate turning cycle(s).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Move Constrained

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

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
4. Perform the required machining instructions on the sub-spindle (see below). Positioning moves are
EdgeCAM supports milling and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
now performed relative to the sub-spindle CPL.
Axial Milling
Radial Milling
Y Axis Milling (Planar)

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror
Rough
Mirror
Turn
6. Use
the Turn
Synchronise Turrets
to tellStraight
the lower
turret to wait until the upper turret has finished
machining. At the same time the lower turret will take control of the spindle. See Synchronisation and
In addition,
Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
Turretany
Priority.
on separate turrets.
The synchronisation commands are lined up in the Sequence Window to make it easier to read. Following
synchronisation
turrets start
again simultaneously until reaching the next synchronisation point.
Driven Tools onboth
a Turning
Centre
EdgeCAM supports milling and drilling of 2D geometry on a turned part in three modes:
7. Perform a Finish Turn cycle.
8. Next,
you need to perform a spindle docking command (see diagram). Prior to performing spindle
Axial Milling
docking ensure both turrets are returned to a safe position i.e. the tool change position. The main
Radial
spindleMilling
has to be selected before docking can occur (click here to see Sequence Window) The
docking
command
prompts for a z clearance position (relative to main spindle CPL) the grip position
Y Axis Milling
(Planar)
is defined during lathe setup. Also see Spindle Docking.
9. Next, perform a Parting Off operation. When the part off is complete the sub-spindle is returned to its
position. The display of the sub-spindle at the grip position is turned off. The parting tool can
Swepthome
Profiles
then be sent back to its toolchange position. See Moving the Sub-spindle.
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.
10. A bar feed can be performed to set up the main spindle stock for the next program run through. To do
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10.
this, load a bar stop tool and select the Bar Feed (Move menu) cycle. See Bar Feed Cycle.

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The instruction list shows a complete sub-spindle machining sequence.
The time line can be used as a validation tool to ensure synchronisation positions are correctly placed.
EdgeCAM simulation with the Constant option unchecked also gives a good indication that the
synchronisation positions are correctly placed.
Select the Simulate Batch (View menu) command. Bar feed is programmed typically at the beginning or
end of the machining sequence. To simulate bar feed you need to run the simulation in batch mode. If bar
feed is at the end of the sequence check Initial Stock , this means the main spindle stock defined in
EdgeCAM will be displayed as soon as you start Simulator. Specify the number of times you want the
The
EdgeCAM
modulethe
allows
youSize.
to use
fixed
tooling to generate
toolpaths from turned geometry.
simulation
to runTurning
by specifying
Batch
See
Sub-Spindle
Simulation.
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Please note that in sub-spindle turning, two instances of stock can be machined independently. The
Fixed
toolWindow
types ofismany
can the
be used,
include:
Features
usedstyles
to assign
stock and
to the
main spindle or the sub-spindle respectively. See
Assigning Stock and Fixtures for Sub-Spindle Simulation.
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn

Grooving and parting tools
Threading
Drills
Taps

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Sub-spindle Reference Help

132

Switching between Main and Sub-spindle

Spindle Docking
Moving the Sub-spindle
Using the Bar Feed Cycle
Synchronisation with Spindle Control Generators

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Setting Spindle Control and Feed Types

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Switching between Main and Sub-spindle

133

Use the Select Spindle command in the M-Functions menu or Spindles toolbar to switch
between main and sub-spindle.
The command is listed in the Sequence Window under the currently selected turret. When switching turrets
it automatically reverts to the currently selected spindle for that turret.
Note how the CPL marker at the bottom-left of the GLview shows you which spindle the selected turret is
working with (and also the non-selected turret).

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

The
EdgeCAM
Turning
allows
you tomoved
use fixed
tooling
generate
toolpaths
turned geometry.
If
a tool
is mounted
at anmodule
angle or
has been
to an
angleto(i.e.
B45) this
angle isfrom
maintained
when the
The module
permits
both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
opposite
spindle
is selected.
Fixed
types selected
of many styles
be from
used,CPL
andturn
include:
If yourtool
currently
CPL iscan
offset
and the sub-spindle is selected, the CPL orientation is
maintained but will revert back to the spindle part datum (see diagram below).
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

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

When a fixed turning tool is selected the CPL automatically reverts back to the main spindle or sub-spindle
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
CPL.
Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Move Constrained

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

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Spindle Docking

134

The Spindle Docking (Move menu) command moves the sub-spindle to the grip position that is
defined during the initial lathe setup (displayed on the Sub-spindle Docked layer).
The command is only available when a sub-spindle part datum has been defined and the main spindle is
selected. The coordinates for this command are relative to the main spindle part datum.
Note that you can display spindle docking and un-docking icons on the Time Line; see Time Line Window
for details.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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
The General
Taps tab of the Spindle Docking command offers the following parameters:
Strategy Determines which docking process is performed and through which code constructor the NC
code is formatted.
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Spindle Running Synchronise the spindles with both spindles running. On the Spindle tab, set the main
spindle direction. The sub-spindle follows the main spindle.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Spindles Stopped Synchronisation is performed by orientating the c-axis to a known position and docking
is
performed
with both spindles
stopped.
setFeed
the main spindle direction to Stop.
Finish
Groove
Move
RapidOn the Spindle tab,
Move
Pick and Return Use this strategy to advance the sub-spindle to the grip position and return it home with
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
the part. On the Spindle tab, set the spindle direction to determine running or static transfer.
Thread Specifies the sub-spindle
Hole cycles
(Fixedfrom
tool)the clearance position to the grip position in units per
Feedrate
feedrate
minute.
Standard
Four Axisthe
Cycles
Speed
Specifies
speed at which the spindles are synchronised in revolutions per minute
C Angle Orientate the main and sub-spindles to a specified angle prior to docking.
Balanced
Rough
Turn the dwell time in seconds
Balanced
Straight
Turn
Dwell
Time
Specifies
used
at each
dwell point in the docking process.
MirrorCheck
Rough Turn
Push

Mirror Straight Turn

Distance Incremental distance from grip position. This is a machine function to test when resistance is
In addition, any Two Axis cycle may be synchronised with another, provided that they are being performed
encountered.
on separate turrets.
Back Off Incremental back off distance.
Push
check
does
affect the
EdgeCAM graphics.
Driven
Tools
on anot
Turning
Centre
Prior to supports
spindle docking
ensure
thatof
all2D
tools
are parked
a safepart
position
before
advancing the subEdgeCAM
milling and
drilling
geometry
on ainturned
in three
modes:
spindle. You must also ensure that the main spindle ZX Turn CPL is active.
Axial Milling
The Spindle
offers the following parameters:
Radial tab
Milling
Direction
Sets
the(Planar)
spindle direction.
Y Axis
Milling
Gear - Separate gear ranges for the main, sub and driven spindles are possible. EdgeCAM automatically
uses the appropriate gear range for the spindle being used. You can override the automatic gear selection
by
choosing
a gear from the drop down list.
Swept
Profiles
CSS
- Activate
constant
speed.
Subsequent
speeds
are entered
in units
per minute and the cycle
2D turned
profiles
may besurface
swept to
represent
the turned
component
in three
dimensions.
dialogs will show the speed units. If CSS is not checked, RPM is programmed.
EdgeCAM User Guide

Max RPM Specifies the maximum revolutions per minute for CSS.
Click here to see a typical spindle docking sequence.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

135

Moving the Sub-spindle

136

The Move Sub-spindle (Move menu) command is used to advance and retract the sub-spindle
to a designated position or return it to its home position for example following a Parting Off
operation.
The command is only available when a sub-spindle part datum has been defined and the main spindle is
selected. The sub-spindle chuck jaw face is positioned relative to the main spindle part datum. To simulate
sub-spindle movement you need to use EdgeCAM Simulator. Currently, there are no graphics to show the
sub-spindle moving in EdgeCAM.
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
A
dialog
opens
in which
set:
The
module
permits
bothyou
Two
Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Z
Offset

Specify
an
optional
offset
distance
the chuck face. The move is now relative to the offset
Fixed tool types of many styles Z
can
be used,
andfrom
include:
position.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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

Feedrate Specifies the feedrate at which the Sub Spindle moves to the grip position in units per minute.
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
Move Type Specifies a Rapid or Feed move.
Finish Groove
Move
Rapid the sub-spindle toMove
Feedposition. This will turn off the layer
Return
Home Check this box
to return
its home
:Sub Spindle Docked.
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
The SubSpindle CPL remains fixed in its original position when the sub-spindle moves. Therefore it is not
Thread to select the sub-spindle
Hole for
cycles
(Fixed tool)
possible
subsequent
machining when it is away from its home position.
Prior to moving the sub-spindle ensure that the main spindle Turn ZX CPL is selected.
Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Using the Bar Feed Cycle

137

UseBar Feed (Move menu) to set up the main spindle stock for the next program run through.

Prior to selecting the command perform a tool change to select a bar stop device; this must be a fixed tool.
The main spindle needs be selected as the coordinates for the cycle are relative to the main spindle part
datum.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

1. Choose one of three different strategies to control the bar stop movements, depending on the type of
The EdgeCAM Turning module allows you to use fixed tooling to generate toolpaths from turned geometry.
bar stop device being used.
The module permits both Two Axis and Four Axis Turning.
Z First
z-axis
Fixed tool
typesofMove
manythe
styles
canfirst
be used, and include:
X First Move the x-axis first
Right, left, and neutral handed external turn
Direct Move z and x-axis together
Right, neutral, and back boring internal turn
2. Specify
the
Feedrate
at which bar stop is traversed in units per minute or units per revolution.
Grooving
and
parting tools
3. Specify
the Speed at which the spindle rotates in revolutions per minute.
Threading
4. Specify
Drills a Dwell Time in seconds. This will be applied to each dwell point in the process.
Taps
After specifying
the dialog parameters you are prompted for an approach, start and end position. These can
be digitised or specified using coordinate input. The bar feed cycle generates standard tool movements in
EdgeCAM but makes no attempt to control the display of the stock feeding out.
Standard Two Axis Cycles
The bar feed is typically performed at the start or end of the machining sequence (see below for an example
of a typical bar feed process).
Rough Turn
Finish Turn
Rough Groove
1. Advance
X and Z approach position
at rapid rate.
Finish
Groove the bar stop device
Move to
Rapid
Move Feed
2. Advance the bar stop device to X and Z start position at feed rate.
Move Relative
Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
3. Open main spindle C. The bar will now be applying pressure against the bar stop.
Thread
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
4. Dwell (time it takes for the chuck to open).
5. Feed out to Z end.
Standard Four Axis Cycles
6. Close chuck.
7. Dwell
(time Turn
it takes for chuck to close).
You must
ensure
that chuck is closed before moving off.
Balanced
Rough
Balanced
Straight
Turn
Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

Assigning Stock and Fixtures for Sub-spindle Simulation

Stocks and fixtures are defined using the Stock/Fixture (Geometry menu) command. See Creating Stock
or Fixtures.
EdgeCAM Simulator needs to know which spindle the stock/fixture is assigned to because the main and
sub-spindle move independently of one another. The Features Window is used to assign the stock/fixtures
either to the main spindle, sub-spindle or fixed in the case of non- rotating fixture like steadies.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Standard Two Axis Cycles

Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

At
the start
of the machining sequence
an Update FixturesMove
(M-Functions
menu) command is needed to
Finish
Groove
Move Rapid
Feed
state which fixtures are in use.
Move Relative
Movethe
Relative
2
Constrained
There
are two methods of starting
EdgeCAM
SimulatorMove
for sub-spindle
simulation. See Sub-spindle
Simulation.
Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

138

Sub-spindle Simulation

139

There are two methods of starting the EdgeCAM Simulator for sub-spindle simulation:
Standard Simulation Mode
In standard simulation mode the simulation is played through one complete sequence. If stock has not been
defined on the sub-spindle the sub-spindle machining will be shown cutting only air. If you want to see
cutting on sub-spindle stock you need to define sub-spindle stock in EdgeCAM.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

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.
Batch
Mode
Simulation
- Simulate
Batch
(View menu) command
Fixed tool
types
of many
styles can
be used,
and include:
In batch mode the machining sequence is played a specified number of times. If no stock has been defined
on theRight,
sub-spindle
theneutral
sub-spindle
machining
will be shown cutting only air on the first run through (as it
left, and
handed
external turn
would be on the machine). Near the end of the first run through the in- progress stock is then transferred to
Right, neutral,
backrun
boring
internal
turncutting of the in-progress stock on the sub-spindle. If you
the sub-spindle.
The and
second
through
shows
want to
see
cutting
on
sub-spindle
on
the
first
run through define sub-spindle stock in EdgeCAM.
Grooving and parting tools
Bar feed
is programmed typically at the beginning or end of the machining sequence. To simulate bar feed
Threading
you need to run the simulation in batch mode. If bar feed is at the end of the sequence check Initial Stock,
Drills the main spindle stock defined in EdgeCAM will be displayed as soon as you start EdgeCAM
this means
Simulator.
Taps
If you have defined the bar feed at the beginning of the sequence do not check Initial Stock. Initial stock will
not be displayed when initially starting Simulator but will be shown feeding out of the chuck when the bar
Standard
Axis Cycles
feed cycle Two
is simulated.
Rough Turn

Finish Turn

Rough Groove

Finish Groove

Move Rapid

Move Feed

Move Relative

Move Relative 2

Move Constrained

Thread

Hole cycles (Fixed tool)

Standard Four Axis Cycles

Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

140

Pathtrace Engineering Systems and its registered resellers or sub-resellers shall have no liability or
responsibility to the licensee or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage
caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this product, including but not limited to any
interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits or consequent damages resulting from the use
or operation of this software.

What is EdgeCAM Turning?

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The
EdgeCAM
Turning
module
allows you
to use Knowledge
fixed toolingSystems
to generate
MemoHASP
is a
registered
trademark
of Aladdin
Ltd. toolpaths from turned geometry.
The
module
permits
both
Two
Axis
and
Four
Axis
Turning.
NetSentinel is a trademark of Rainbow Technologies, Inc.
OpenGL(r)
and Optimizer
are trademarks
of Silicon
Graphics Inc.
Fixed
tool types
of many styles
can be used,
and include:
Parasolid is a trademark of Unigraphics Solutions Inc.
Autodesk Inventor (tm) is a trademark of Autodesk Inc.
Right, isleft,
and neutral
handed external
turn Corporation.
SolidWorks
a registered
trademark
of SolidWorks
Solid Edge
a registered
trademark
EDS Inc.
Right,isneutral,
and back
boring of
internal
turn
PTC, Pro/DESKTOP, Pro/ENGINEER(r), GRANITE (tm) One, are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Grooving
and parting
tools
Parametric
Technology
Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and in other countries.
AutoCAD
and DXF are registered trademarks of Autodesk Inc.
Threading
MicroStation is a trademark of Bentley Systems Inc., an affiliate of Intergraph Corporation.
IGDS Drills
is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation.
EdgeCAM
TapsSimulator and EdgeCAM Verify use technology developed by Lightworks Designs Ltd.
ACIS is a trademark of Spatial Technology, Inc., and was developed in co-operation with Three-Space, Ltd.,
Cambridge, England, and Applied Geometry Corporation, Seattle, Washington.
Standard Two Axis Cycles
Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained within this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent
Turn on the part of the
Finish
Turn The software described
Rough in
Groove
aRough
commitment
vendor.
this document is furnished under a
licence agreement and may only be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Finish Groove
Move Rapid
Move Feed
Move Relative
Thread

Move Relative 2
Move Constrained
Pathtrace Engineering Systems
Hole cycles (Fixed tool)
45 Boulton Road Reading Berkshire England RG2 0NH

Telephone +44 (0)118 975 6084 Facsimile +44 (0)118 975 6143
Standard Four Axis Cycles
http://www.edgecam.com
Balanced Rough Turn

Balanced Straight Turn

Mirror Rough Turn

Mirror Straight Turn

Swept Profiles
2D turned profiles may be swept to represent the turned component in three dimensions.

EdgeCAM User Guide

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