Creating Toolpaths for a CNC Lathe - Internal and external grooving toolpaths | Autodesk

Creating Toolpaths for a CNC Lathe

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Course overview

Get the software

Course resources

2

Set up and cut a profile

Module overview

Create a CNC lathe setup

Create an external roughing toolpath

Create an external finishing toolpath

Machine internal geometry

Profile leads and transitions

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

3

Internal and external grooving toolpaths

Module overview

Use the single groove toolpath in Fusion

Create a groove roughing toolpath

Create an internal groove roughing toolpath

Duplicate a toolpath

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Threading, chamfering, and C-axis operations for turning

Module overview

Cut chamfers with turning toolpaths

External threading

Drill and tap for turning

C-axis drilling

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

CNC lathe stock handling

Module overview

Review a CNC lathe setup

Parting a CNC lathe part

Multiple lathe spindles

Finishing a stock transfer

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Course challenge

Module overview

Course challenge

7

Practice test

Module overview

Start your practice test

Associate | ~1 hr.

Internal and external grooving toolpaths

Module | Skill builder

Create single and multiple groove operations on the inside and outside of turned parts.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Create a single groove toolpath.
Create multiple groove toolpaths.
Create internal and external toolpaths.

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