How to Define Part Geometry

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How to Define Part Geometry

Here are the basic steps to define part geometry:

Note!Part Orientation for TurningBEFORE selecting part geometry for Turning, make sure it is oriented correctly.  The image shows the correct orientation.  The turning axis of the part is along the X Axis of the Word Coordinate System (WCS).  Also, the WCS is located on the back rearmost face of the part. Orient Part can help you do this.

 

tog_minus1.  Orient your Part if needed.
Machining Browser: Part, Orient Part 

Machining Browser: Part, Orient Part 
tog_minus2.  Select Turn Part in Machining Browser.
Select Part (Select Part Geometry) under Program tab in Machining Browser

Select Part (Select Part Geometry) under Program tab in Machining Browser
tog_minus3.  Dialog Box: Select Part Geometry for Turning Operations

You can select surfaces or curves to define TURN part geometry.

Dialog Box: Select Part Geometry for Turning Operations

Dialog Box: Select Part Geometry for Turning Operations
tog_minus4.  Define Part Geometry

There are two lists on this dialog.  Use one or the other to define the Turn Part (not both).  

If you have 3D geometry, pick the Select Surfaces button.  You will be prompted to select part objects.  Select the objects to define the part geometry and right-click or press Enter.  If you only have a curve profile, make sure it is located in the positive XZ plane.  See Part Geometry Types for more information.

The selected geometry is listed under Selected Machining Feature(s) list.
tog_minus5.  Select Save

When the part is previewed, selecting Save defines the turn part geometry and displays Part-Defined under the machining browser.