Changing a feed or speed value for a Turning operation

  1. Double-click a Turning feature in the graphics window or Part View panel to display the Feature Properties dialog.
  2. In the Tree View on the left of the dialog, select an operation, for example finish.
  3. Select the Feed/speed tab.
  4. If you want to specify the speed as constant surface speed:
    1. Click Constant Surface Speed option.
    2. Enter the Surface Speed.
    3. Optionally specify the Approach RPM (the initial speed for the operation while still off the part).
    4. Optionally specify the Maximum RPM (the maximum revolutions per minute that the machine can generate).
  5. If you want to enter the speed as a single revolution per minute value, deselect Constant Surface Speed and enter the Spindle speed.
    • If your machine has explicit spindle speed ranges, you may want to set the RPM Range.
    • If you want to specify the Speed as feed per revolution, select the IPR option and enter the feed rate.
    • If you want to specify the Speed as feed per minute, deselect the IPR option and enter the feed rate.
  6. Click OK to close the dialog.
Parent topic: Feeds and speeds