FeatureTURN


Thread Properties Window

Drawing

Thread Wizard

In addition to standard drawing tools, FeatureTURN includes a thread wizard that allows you to identify industry-standard thread types, such as 1-8-UNC, and then automatically create the thread to those specifications.

CREATING FeatureTURN FEATURES

FeatureTURN includes the following features for part creation.

Holes - You can create a variety of hole types aligned with the part's Z-axis. Simply enter hole dimensions to create any common hole type including counter-sink, counter-bore, reamed or tapped.

Facing Feature - To face off the part, you simply enter the cut thickness and two diameter values.

FeatureTURN Features

OD Turning Feature - You can create outer turning features from any two-dimensional geometry or curves. Round tool roughing is supported and you have precise control of entry and exit.

ID Boring Feature - Bores are created from simple two-dimensional geometry or curves.

Groove Feature - OD, ID and face grooves are created from curves or by entering dimensions that describe the groove's shape.

Thread Feature - Both OD and ID threading features can easily be created from dimensional data. Tapered threads are supported and relief grooves can be conveniently generated within the thread feature. 2006 You can also thread along a form shape.

Cutoff Feature - Cutoff feature includes optional chamfer and part catcher control.

Bar feed feature - FeatureTURN provides support for both bar feeders and bar pullers..

Sub-spindle Feature - FeatureTURN supports machines with sub-spindles.


Canned Cycle Support

FeatureTURN gives you the ability to create part programs on your PC and edit them on your machine's controller. In addition, canned cycles will minimize the size of your NC programs

Canned cycle support includes:

  • rough profiling
  • finish profiling
  • threading
  • drilling
  • grooving
  • tapping

Postprocessors

FeatureTURN posts to virtually any CNC controller, including strong support for Fanuc controllers.


Manufacturing Details

Numerous manufacturing options are available, such as:

  • Complete control of feed direction in rough semi-finish and finish passes
  • Spindle direction is automatically determined by tool orientation
  • Shoulder stroking groove finishing techniques eliminate up cutting
  • Drilling operations include spot drilling, pilot drilling, drilling, reaming and tapping
  • Complete support of threading - including control of depth of cut, feed direction, spindle rotation and tool orientation
  • Support for cut-grip tooling
  • Cutoff including chamfer and part catcher control
  • Inch and metric dimensions
  • Spring passes

Efficient Toolpaths

FeatureTURN creates efficient toolpaths with the following:

Undercut Detection and Prevention - If an undercut is detected, a warning is displayed and the insert will not gouge the part.

Remachining to Eliminate Cutting Air- Create multiple features from the same curve, and subsequent toolpaths will only cut remaining stock.

Boundaries - You can specify boundaries to limit the cutting region of any feature.