Turn Roughing Operation
This is the VisualCAM TURN Module’s principal method of roughing, in which the material is roughed out in multiple cuts. This type of machining is very efficient for removing large volumes of material, and is typically performed with a large radius tool. Roughing is typically followed by finishing toolpaths.
Both part and stock geometry are used to determine the regions that can be safely machined. Roughing can be of 3 types: OD Roughing, ID Roughing, and Front Facing (Face Roughing).
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The Turn Roughing toolpath method is invoked by selecting the Program tab, clicking on the Turning button in the Machining Browser and selecting the Roughing operation.  Turn Roughing Menu Item |
The toolpath generated depends on user-defined parameters. The various parameters that you can set can be seen in the dialog box that is invoked when you choose the Turn Roughing operation. This dialog box is shown below. This dialog has six tabs. Each tab defines a set of parameters that you can specify. The sections below describe them in detail.  Dialog Box: Turn Roughing |