Turning Multiple Similar but not Identical parts

[SanDiegoCNC]

Have you tried to use variables? This is something we use if we machine parts that belong to the same part families without having to rewrite a program. All you have to do is change the value for a variable and you can machine a different part in the same family.

Consult your machine tool manual for further explanations.

[dengo]

Hi Dengo,

I don't seem to get the Create Template option you refer to. Here's a screen shot of what I get if I right click on one or all of the operations.

I get the option to Define Operation Group, but when i do this, I'm not sure where the group goes, or how I recall it? Any ideas?

Cheers, Chris.

Hey Chris,

Well it looks like I've learnt something today. You can't set up a process template in turning like you can in milling.
Sorry my suggestion was of no help whatsoever, but if you ever have a milling job you've got a head start............

[Brakeman Bob]

Have you tried to use variables? This is something we use if we machine parts that belong to the same part families without having to rewrite a program. All you have to do is change the value for a variable and you can machine a different part in the same family.

I agree. I 've seen great success with parametric programming in turning applications. It takes a bit of time to set up but once it's going then change-overs are so easy.

[gabert]

I just found out that turning "CREATE TEMPLATE" was just added to the more recent updates to SolidCam.

It bugged me for the longest until I called SolidCam to find out why it was not working in my V2007. I upgraded to the latest and it works just like my mill templates.

Regards
GDG