Mill Turn Overview

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Introduction

The Mill Turn module for BobCAD-CAM give you the tools needed to define a feature of the intended final product and select the operations needed to complete that feature. Job settings, machine and post processor selection, tools, stock, stock material, Mill features and Turn Features are all handled in the Mill Turn module.

Mill Steps

1      In the CAM Tree, right-click CAM Defaults, and click New Job, or In the Modules menu, click New CAM Job.

2      Set the Job Type to Mill Turn, select the machine, and click Stock Wizard.

3      Define the Workpiece if needed and click .

4      Choose the Stock Type and click .

5      Set the Stock Definition and click .

6      Set clearances in the Machine Setup page and click OK.

7      Adjust current settings, posts, tools, and stock material in The Mill Turn Job tree.

8      Right-click on the Machine Setup to choose the Features to machine.

9      Use Wizards to choose the Operations and set their parameters as needed to complete the features.

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