Delcam’s FeatureCAM saves time and money for precision machinists
Changing to Delcam’s FeatureCAM software has produced big savings in both time and money for precision machining specialists, Future Fabricators based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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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.
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:
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Postprocessors
FeatureTURN posts to virtually any CNC controller, including strong support for Fanuc controllers.
Manufacturing Details
Numerous manufacturing options are available, such as:
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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.
FeatureTURN/MILL
FeatureTURN/MILL is an extension of FeatureTURN and incorporates both FeatureTURN and FeatureMILL2.5D With FeatureTURN/MILL, turning features and milling features can be conveniently ordered together in a single setup.
FeatureTURN/MILL provides several capabilities, including:
- Support for lathes with C and Y axis milling capabilities and sub-spindles.
- Drilling or milling features can be positioned on the face or on the OD of the part, and are easily programmed with the FeatureTURN/MILL feature wizard.
- FeatureTURN/MILL contains all the milling features of FeatureMILL2.5D, including holes, slots, pockets, grooves, sides and patterns.
- Milling features can be created on the OD and then wrapped around the lathe's Z-axis. This process takes the Y moves of a milling feature and translates them into C-axis rotations.
- Simulations accurately reflect the rotation of the part during machining so that you can verify precise toolpaths on your computer.
- Polar interpolation can be performed by FeatureTURN/MILL or by the control.
- FeatureTURN/MILL includes the same post processing capabilities as FeatureMILL2.5D and FeatureTURN. You simply create your features and let FeatureTURN/MILL take care of the NC code details.
FeatureTURN and FeatureTURN/MILL Improvements (2008 Version)
FeatureTURN Improvements
Drilling canned cycles
Drill
FeatureTURN/MILL Improvements
