AUTO-CODE Features

Lathe/Turn Programming

2 axis slide

Live tooling support (demo has simple key way cut macro)

Locking spindle support

Linear and Arc Movement (G0, G1, G2, G3)

Cutter compensation

Programming view above or below centerline

Zero at chuck or face of part

Tool point is either center of nose or virtual nose point (Fanuc style)

Integrated Feed/Speed calculator with material database

Tool figures in AutoCAD, can show complete insert and holder for gouge avoidance

• Single tool
• Automatic Tool Changer
• Support for a large variety of tool changing systems
• Multiple tool holder support

• End drilling
• Cross axis drilling
• Rough cutting
• Face cutting
• Debarking
• Chip breaking

• Debark operation
• Face off operation
• Groove cutting
• Under cutting
• Thread cutting
• Dual slide synchronization

• G0/G1 operations
• Pull out away from material at end of cut
• Offset for finish pass
• Automatic undercut detection
• Cut to left or right
• Cut Outside or Inside
• Chip break option

• Apply offsets for multiple passes
• Use geometry from rough cutting
• Traces polyline geometry
• Chip break option

• Cut towards Inside or Outside
• Peck cutting option
• Reference tool from left, center, or right
• User defined overlap
• Define graphically or using parameters

• Standard thread database, easy to edit and enhance
• Use threading cycle from machine tool (G33, G76, and so forth)
• Option for G1 or NC style thread control
• Calculates acceleration and deceleration distances
• Multiple pass