Edgecam - Turning

Benefits

Increase machine tool utilisation
Reduced programming time
Reduce component cycle time
Eliminate programming errors and reduce potential scrap
Reduce machine tool prove out by graphically simulating the tool path
Avoid collisions and expensive damage to machine tool
Assist in the generation of component costing by accurate cycle calculations
Reduce tooling inventory and stock

Features

Edgecam produces advanced rough and finish turning cycles, together with support for facing, boring and drilling in either canned cycle or longhand format. Toolpath calculation takes into consideration the complete tooling insert and previously machined material to avoid gouging and eliminate air cutting.

Edgecam offers support for Sandvik Coromant Wiper inserts for turning tools, allowing these productivity enhancing inserts to be used reliably in all aspects of production machining.

The Rough Turning Cycle offers the latest in anti-notching technology thus promoting longer tool life and increased profitability. Moreover the Rough Turning Cycle offers variable rough billet control thus guaranteeing no “fresh air” cutting.

The Rough Grooving cycle offers pecking capability thus allowing for deep grooves to be produced and less possibility of swarf build up. The Finishing Turn cycle incorporates CRC (Cutter Radius Compensation) plus variable feed/speed and offset control. The cycle also caters for Down cutting allowing for best turning practice whilst machining critical parts.

Testimonials

“Thanks to Edgecam, we have cut the time to machine on one particular part by seven hours. We have reduced the cost of machining each component substantially and have managed to reduce our tooling costs on certain projects by 37%.

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- Tony Freeman

Thomson Machine & Tool Company Limited