The Turn feature roughs, semi-finishes, and finishes an outer diameter (OD) curve.
Manufacturing hints for Turn features
We recommend that you select the Undercut check option for Turn or Bore features. This attribute uses the geometry of the insert to prevent gouging.
Auto round arcs
Undercut areas
If the entire feature was not cut, it could be that the feature could not be cut entirely with the selected tool. FeatureCAM checks the toolpath to make sure that the tool can cut the specified path without crashing into the part itself.
If a conflict is found, the system automatically alters the toolpath so that a safe path is maintained. A message is displayed warning the user that the path has been changed.
Turn features restrictions
- The curve must not cross the X-axis.
- For Face or Backface roughing, the curve must cross the top of the stock or the max diameter must be set to the maximum X of the curve.