There are two major classes of machining operations that can be created in the VisualCAM TURN Module - Turning and Drilling. Turning operations are used to mill material to form shapes. Drilling operations are used to create holes. Both classes are essential in any manufacturing industry.
Turning operations can be categorized as Roughing, Finishing, Grooving, Threading and Parting Off. The various hole machining operations that can be used for hole making are Drilling, Tapping, Boring and Reverse Boring.
Provides access to Roughing, Finishing, Grooving, Threading and Parting Off operation. The tool moves in X and Z axis. Material is removed in successive passes in Roughing operation. |
These operations are used to create holes in the part, including drill holes, counter sunk holes and through holes. Tapped and bored holes can also be created The tool is oriented along the Z axis and is at the center of the rotational axis. These categories, and the available operations, within them are described in the sections to follow. |