Description
Partmaster Lathe Software Features & Functions:
- Full Machine Tool Simulation.
- Import IGES, STEP and DXF files.
- Automatic Gouge free machining.
- Constant Surface Speed Control.
- Canned cycles for Facing, Turning, Grooving, Threading & Drilling.
- Supports 2 axis lathes with either a rear or front turret or tool post, also lathes with a cross slide configuration. Sliding head machines are also supported.
- Supports Bar feeders and pullers and Part catchers. Automatic chuck open / close and Programmable tailstocks.
- Multiple Tooling databases with user configurable tools.
- Tool types: Turn, Face, Groove, Trepan (Face Groove), Boring bar, Thread, Drill, Ream, Bore, and Tap.
- Display tool center line or complete tool animation with tool holder etc.
- Canned cycles for facing and turning (G71 & G72).
- Automatic area clearance between billet and finished profile.
- Facility for defining stock such as a casting or forged blank.
- Canned cycles for drilling, tapping, boring, reaming, and threading (parallel or tapered).
- Separate finishing allowance in Z and X.
- Grooving cycles for face and diameter with options for lip and root chamfers or fillets.
- One hit machining with grooving tools, the groove tool can be used to rough and finishing in a single operation. Works on ANY shape.
- Part surface programming.
- Constant surface speed control.
- Cycle time estimates.
- Built in RS232 communication package with full drip feed capability.
- Output to virtually any machine tool controller, with free built-in post processors.
- Operator set-up sheets which show tooling required and machining sequence.
