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Production Turning

EdgeCAM Turning provides functionality for a wide range of machine tools, including 2-axis lathes, multi-turret configurations, sub-spindle turning centers and mill/turn machines. On a mill/turn machine, C-, Y- and B-axis milling and drilling take place within the same program as the turning to provide a fully integrated and associative programming solution. Ease of use and an understanding that cycle times are critical, especially on multi-configuration mill/turn machines, underpin the development of EdgeCAM's turning functionality.

EdgeCAM produces advanced rough and finish turning cycles, together with support for facing, boring and drilling in either canned cycle or longhand format. Toolpath calculation takes into consideration the complete tooling insert and previously machined material to avoid gouging and eliminate air cutting.

4-Axis Turning

Using EdgeCAM, machines with twin turrets are easily programmed and synchronized for maximum efficiency. Balanced and mirror cutting cycles exploit the metal removal capabilities of multi-turret machines. Individual turret control and turret synchronization ensure maximum efficiency. Separate instruction lists for each turret allow easy editing of synchronization points and machining instructions.

EdgeCAM Simulator provides full 4-axis representation of the upper and lower turret, providing sequence verification before the machining process commences.

Sub-Spindle Turning

EdgeCAM includes an easy-to-use multi-axis turning module for programming sub-spindle lathes. As with multi-turret machine configurations, cycle time and the ability to turn a part completely in one operation are of paramount importance when working with sub-spindle lathes.

Integrated commands to control sub-spindle lathes make programming easier.
Main features include:

• Integrated lathe setup command guides you through machine and job setup.
• Spindle selection is made easy with a single mouse click and the instruction browser indicates clearly which spindle each instruction is for.
• For twin turret lathes the side-by-side view of the instruction browser offers an ideal programming environment. The turret synchronizations are lined up and, to inhibit conflicting spindle codes being programmed, turret priority is clearly indicated. Synchronization positions can be moved around to reduce machine idle time and a time line view of the instructions across spindles and turrets is useful for program verification.
• Sub-spindle pick off is simple to program using a combination of Spindle Docking, Part Off and Move Sub-spindle commands, and is very flexible.within the EdgeCAM Simulator. Activities taking place on the main and sub-spindle can be simulated simultaneously.
• Batch simulation of the machining job includes animation of the sub-spindle pick off and bar feed for full program verification.

C- and Y-Axis Mill/Turn Machines

The complete range of EdgeCAM's milling and hole machining cycles can be implemented on mill/turn machines. EdgeCAM allows driven tooling to be programmed for machining on the face or the diameter of a component. Switching between Y- and C-axis modes is a single click process.

As with other cycles, EdgeCAM Simulator provides realistic graphical verification, ensuring that programs are correct before being executed. Both milling and turning activities can be verified, showing rotary movement of the stock and chuck during C-axis milling.