This document summarizes CAM software for programming CNC lathe machines. It describes features like automatic and interactive recognition of features on solid models or imported files. It also covers capabilities for 2-axis and 4-axis lathes like toolpaths for front and rear turrets, stock simulation, toolpath verification, and post-processing support for sub-spindles. Functions are included for roughing, grooving, finishing, threading, cutoff cycles and single point tools.

1. Turning Software for CNC Lathe
Machines

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This powerful CAD­CAM software is a
complete CNC programming solution for all
simple and complex part turning.
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CAM 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
user­defined technology database.

3. Automatic and Interactive Feature
Recognition
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Automatic 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.
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AFR identifies features on solid models or on solid
parts imported through IGES, SAT, etc.
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When bar stock is utilized, AFR generates a cutoff
feature on the alternate side of the face feature.
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CAM 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
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CAM Works Turning gives fast, error­free
cutting using general inserts for both front
and rear turret configurations and tool path,
simulation and post processing brace for sub­
spindles.
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Machine algorithms utilize the latest tool path
and gouge some protection methods.
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Explain stock as bar stock, a revolved draw, a
2D WIP sketch or from an STL file.
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Work in process supervising of stock increases
efficiency of cutting.

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Explain chuck to use for simulation of toolpath
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Simulated stock shape can be saved as an STL
file for use as Turn, Mill­Turn, Mill or Wire
EDM stock shapes.
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Simulation, toolpath and post processing
support for sub­spindles.
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Reverse machining for face end, turn end, bore
rough and bore finish.
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Reverse machining for threading to yield left
hand threads.
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Drill and center drill tools for both mill and
turn can be specified from a common drill and
center drill database.

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Cutoff operation spindle speed/feedrate slowdown
option to decrease the speed and federate at a user
specific length from the end of a cutoff toolpath.
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Rough groove cleanup pass to remove scallops
generated by the rough groove toolpath.
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Conclude groove cutter compensation support.
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Single pass choice for groove cycle.
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Multiple groove tool driving point options.
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Choice to set minimum and maximum Z limits for
turn operations either wholly or for each operation.
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Choice to define varying allowances on turn
toolpaths.
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Ability to reflect about the centerline to generate
toolpaths below centerline.
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APT CL support for external post processing.