Welcome to VisualTurn

A powerful 2-axis Turning Center programming System

From the creators of: VisualMill & RhinoCAM

MecSoft Europe GmbH

Gutlay 4 55545 Bad Kreuznach +49-(0)671-92 06 50 40 +49-(0)671-92 06 50 39 (FAX) www.mecsoft-europe.de

What is VisualTurn?

Standalone Windows program by MecSoft Corporation Off-line programming system used to program 2-axis CNC turning centers or lathes. Includes powerful machining methods to handle complex programming tasks Includes built-in cut material visualization for error free programming Free post-processor generator to allow posting to virtually any controller on the planet.

Various 3 rd party utilities for G-code analysis

Benefits of VisualTurn Complete programming solution. • Create 2-D prints of part geometry • Import design data from your favorite CAD system. Imports included are DXF, DWG, Rhino, IGES, STEP and STL.

• Associative machining to geometry • Powerful efficiency tools such as cut material rendering and operations browser • Reliable post-processing

VisualTurn User Interface

VisualTurn Work Flow

1. Setup

Programming Workflow

3. Create Machining Operations 2. Create, Select Tools 4. Simulate

VisualTurn Browser Manage Geometry, Tools, Machining Operations and Stock Simulation using the Browser.

Tools Manager Tool Manager allows the user to manage cutter and cutter libraries.

Mops (Machining Operations) Manager The Mops (Machining Operations) Manager is a powerful tool that allows the user to create and manage entire sequences of machining operations.

Stock Manager The Stock Manager allows the user to create stock models and perform cut material simulation

Turning Tool Types Support for various tool and insert types: Inserts: Diamond, Tri, Circle, Trigon, Parallelogram Tools: Groove, Chamfer, Thread and Parting-off

Hole Making Tool Types Support for various hole making tool types: Drill, Center-drill, Bore, Reverse Bore, Reamer, Tap

Machining Operation Types Create the following types of machining operations in VisualTurn:

Turn Roughing Turn Finishing Groove Roughing Groove Finishing Follow Curve Threading Parting Off

Turn Roughing Efficiently remove material from stock. Use OD, ID or Front Facing approach types.

Turn Finishing Use this to finish the shape of the turned part. Use OD, ID and Front Face approach types.

Groove Roughing

Use Grooving tools to rough out grooves.

Groove Finishing Use groove tools to finish grooves

Follow Curve Finishing Follow user defined curves to better control on cleanup.

Threading Use threading inserts to cut straight and tapered threads

Parting Off Use part-off tools to cut off stock from chuck.

Hole Making Use various strategies to machine axial holes.

Hole making strategies

: • Standard • Deep • Break chip • Counter Sink Drilling • Tapping • Drag • No-Drag • Manual & Reverse Boring

Feeds/Speeds Customization Save and Load custom feeds & speeds settings

Stock Models & Simulation Use various types of stock model for cut material simulation. Use various cut-away modes for stock display.

Post Processors VisualTurn comes with a large set of post processors to choose from.

Use Post-Processor editor to create your own posts.

Utilities VisualTurn includes powerful 3 rd Party Utilities •

MCU

– Fast G Code viewer for viewing post-processed G-code file •

X-Pert DNC

machine tool – Single port DNC system for output to •

G-Code Editor

– G Code editor program for efficient editing of G-code files

All this and more… • Industry’s best technical support!

• Loyal and passionate users! Check out the Testimonial section of our Products page of our web-site for customer testimonials.

• Wide variety of applications! Check out the Case Studies section of our Products page to read about the applications of our products.

• Strong Partners! Check out our OEM Partners section of our Partners page to see who is using our Technology.

• Free User Group! Converse with current users of VisualTurn for valuable insights.

You just can’t go wrong with VisualTurn Don’t take our word for it. Download the demo today and take it for a spin and prepare to be amazed!

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