This document summarizes the features of CAM Works turning software for CNC lathe machines. The software includes automatic and interactive tools for feature recognition on solid models. It generates toolpaths for roughing, grooving, finishing, threading and cutoff operations on 2-axis and 4-axis lathes. The software also enables stock definition, toolpath simulation, reverse machining and options for optimizing groove and cutoff toolpaths.
2. lThis powerful CAD-CAM software is a complete
CNC programming solution for all simple and
complex part turning.
lCAM Works 2 and 4 Axis Turning software for
CNC lathe machines includes automatic roughing,
grooving,finishing, threading, cutoff and single
point (boring, drilling,reaming and tapping) cycles.
CAM Works, assimilates Machining Intelligence
for Automation, a suite of tools that automate
recognition of feature and the generation of tool
paths based on a user-defined technology
database.
3. Automatic and Interactive Feature
Recognition
lAutomatic Feature Recognition (AFR) examines the part
shape and defines the most common machinable
features such as the OD and ID of the part, front face and
grooves.
lAFR identifies features on solid models or on solid parts
imported through IGES, SAT, etc.
lWhen bar stock is utilized, AFR generates a cutoff
feature on the alternate side of the face feature.
lCAM Works gives an Interactive Turn Feature wizard for
elucidating features that need to be explained for your
facility’s machining needs, such as custom OD and ID
grooves.
4. Turning for 2 and 4 Axis Lathes
lCAM Works Turning gives fast, error-free cutting
using general inserts for both front and rear turret
configurations and tool path, simulation and post
processing brace for sub-spindles.
lMachine algorithms utilize the latest tool path and
gouge some protection methods.
lExplain stock as bar stock, a revolved draw, a 2D
WIP sketch or from an STL file.
lWork in process supervising of stock increases
efficiency of cutting.
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6. lExplain chuck to use for simulation of toolpath .
lSimulated stock shape can be saved as an STL
file for use as Turn, Mill-Turn, Mill or Wire EDM
stock shapes.
lSimulation, toolpath and post processing support
for sub-spindles.
lReverse machining for face end, turn end, bore
rough and bore finish.
lReverse machining for threading to yield left hand
threads.
lDrill and center drill tools for both mill and turn can
be specified from a common drill and center drill
database.
lOption to connect new turn features to present
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8. lCutoff operation spindle speed/feedrate slowdown option
to decrease the speed and federate at a user specific
length from the end of a cutoff toolpath.
lRough groove cleanup pass to remove scallops
generated by the rough groove toolpath.
lConclude groove cutter compensation support.
lSingle pass choice for groove cycle.
lMultiple groove tool driving point options.
lChoice to set minimum and maximum Z limits for turn
operations either wholly or for each operation.
lChoice to define varying allowances on turn toolpaths.
lAbility to reflect about the centerline to generate
toolpaths below centerline.
lAPT CL support for external post processing.
