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The Lathe 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, and Lathe features are all handled in the Lathe module.
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 Turning, 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 Turning Job
tree.
8 Right-click on the
Machine Setup to choose the Features
to machine.
9 Use the Lathe Wizard
to choose the Operations
and set their parameters as needed to complete the features.
Click here to go to the Stock Wizard topic.