Groove Roughing

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Groove Roughing

Groove Roughing OperationThis operation is performed to machine grooves in multiple cuts on the part. This roughing operation provides user the control to set the step down and step over and choose the cut direction.

Both part and stock geometry are used to determine the regions that can be safely machined. Groove Roughing can be of 3 types: OD Groove Roughing, ID Groove Roughing, and Face Groove Roughing.  The grooves are typically used to slide/fit one part into another to obtain the required assembly.  See Turn Groove Roughing for cut parameters.

 

tog_minusTurn Groove Roughing Examples
OD Groove Roughing Toolpath Example

OD Groove
ID Groove Roughing Toolpath Example

ID Groove
Face Groove Roughing Toolpath Example

Face Groove
tog_minusTurn Groove Roughing Menu Item

The Groove Roughing toolpath method is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the Turning button in the Machining Browser and selecting the Groove Roughing operation.

Turn Groove Roughing Menu Item

Turn Groove Roughing Menu Item